Acupuncture
Heart channel
Last Updated: July 31, 2026Heart 7- 神門 Shénmén Heart 7 is a point on the inside of the wrist, close to the wrist crease.
Large Intestine Channel
Last Updated: July 31, 2026LI4 – Hé Gǔ One of the most commonly used acupuncture points in clinic, one of the pairs in the popular “4 Gates” combination. Most people feel a strong sensation on needling, which quickly calms down. There’s a version of this point that is needled closer to the proximal junction of the index finger and…
Liver channel
Last Updated: July 31, 2026Liver 3 – 太衝 Tài Chōng One of the most commonly used acupuncture points in clinic, one of the pairs in the popular “4 Gates” combination. Most people feel a moderate to strong sensation on needling, which quickly calms down. Can sometimes see the point twitching as it translates the motion of the nearby dorsal…
Lung channel
Last Updated: July 31, 2026Lung 7 – 列缺 Liè Quē A commonly used point in modern clinic, Lung 7 has an astonishing array of affects, including but transcending the Lung organ system itself. This point is generally not painful on needling, but in very thin patients or those with thin skin, care must be taken.
Spleen channel
Last Updated: July 31, 2026Spleen 3 – 太白 Tàibái Spleen 3 is a point on the inside of the foot, behind the big toe. As you can imagine, it can sometimes be a painful point to needle due to the sensitive nature of the area. That said, when needled properly it can be comfortable and it is a wonderful…
Stomach channel
Last Updated: July 31, 2026Stomach 36 – 足三里 Zúsānlǐ This is one of the most commonly used, and well-known, points in the entire acupuncture channel system. It is one of those “panacea” points that can impact almost any organ system. If I can only do one point on a patient in the clinic, it’s likely to be this one….
Home Moxibustion Instructions
Last Updated: July 31, 2026What is moxibustion? Moxibustion, or moxa, is a heat therapy that is used in a similar way to acupuncture. We use the same channels, points and theories to guide treatment as we do when prescribing needle treatment, but we use a different material to impact the energy and function of the body. All moxibustion utilizes…
Using Press Tacks
Last Updated: July 31, 2026Press tacks, also called press needles, are similar to ear seeds in that they consist of a small square bandage and are applied directly to the skin. But press tacks have a small 1-1.5mm needle attached whereas ear seeds have a small ball of herbs or metal. They can be used in areas that are…