Masakazu Ikeda Sensei  San Francisco  2012

POWER OF THE CLASSICS


Mr. Ikeda will spend the first day reviewing the foundation of Meridian Therapy and how it is used within Traditional Japanese Medicine. It is important to learn the basics deeply in order to build a stronger, deeper foundation on which to build your more advanced knowledge and experience.

Mr. Ikeda�¢�?�?s deep understanding of the Classics enables him to teach principles of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture including yin �¢�?�? yang theory, five element theory, symptomology and pathology of meridians, pulse, and abdominal examination with remarkable depth and clarity.

The rest of the seminar will cover Liver Deficiency Syndrome. You will learn the signs and symptoms as well as the diagnostic methods used to determine treatment methods for the different types of Liver Deficiency Syndrome. The practical sessions demonstrate Mr. Ikeda�¢�?�?s graceful, yet powerful, needling technique as well as his classical approach to Liver deficiency related illnesses such as low back pain, headaches, infertility, prostate problems, vertigo and more.

Come see the depth and breadth of knowledge being taught with deep appreciation and understanding of classical acupuncture texts.

REGISTER HERE

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http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/give-it-a-bash-haydens-fitness-guru-tells-him-to-pitch-for-t20-world-cup-20111210-1ooow.html

Good to see acupuncture get a bit of positive press, albeit miniscule, especially when it involves one of our sporting legends.

Rumor has it that he actually enjoys his Japanese Acupuncture treatment very much and his general health n well-being seem to benefit.

Might be a bit of truth in the rumor?

Alan Jansson is an internationally recognized teacher and practitioner of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture.  For 17 years, independent of and in conjunction with Masakazu Ikeda sensei and Edward Obaidey, Alan has presented, convened and hosted more than 50 Japanese Acupuncture workshops in Australia, New Zealand, USA and the Czech Republic. Driven by a strong desire to promote the consumer friendly nature, clinical efficacy and potency of Meridian Based Japanese Acupuncture, Alan is a staunch advocate of practically based workshops and draws upon his 28 years clinical experience and 17 years post and undergraduate teaching in a concerted effort to lift the bar globally in the clinical application of this most amazing medical art.

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Japanese Acupuncture/Meridian Therapy Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

It is a stunning spring Sunday at Rainbow Bay.
The sun is beaming down, the virtually cloudless blue sky is reflecting magically on the ocean surface.

I am so grateful to live in such a beautiful place on a planet.
It can be more than a little difficult to tie myself to the keyboard on weekends.
However, my building excitement about the imminent world acupuncture upgrade along with the determination to keep my backside in one place long enough to write this post sees the shackles firmly in place.

In the latest update we continue our lessons about the treatment of chronic fatigue patients.
In this video I discuss some of the theoretical considerations involved in identifying the relevant patterns according to traditional theory.

The subtle approach and refined skills of Japanese Acupuncture can be very effective in helping chronic fatigue patients get back to a normal life, certainly, that is my experience.

CLICK HERE FOR A SHORT PREVIEW OF OUR LATEST JAPANESE ACUPUNCTURE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR CFS.

Alan

PS. We are seriously close to the launch of the all new world acupuncture site!

Word from the back room is that it will all be happening next month..

Keep your eyes and ears open over the next few weeks, world acupuncture has been fully renovated inside and out, it looks better, works better and feels better!
That's certainly the word from the engine room.
Will keep you posted.
Have a good one!

CLICK HERE NOW 

Alan Jansson is an internationally recognized teacher and practitioner of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture.  For 17 years, independent of and in conjunction with Masakazu Ikeda sensei and Edward Obaidey, Alan has presented, convened and hosted more than 50 Japanese Acupuncture workshops in Australia, New Zealand, USA and the Czech Republic. Driven by a strong desire to promote the consumer friendly nature, clinical efficacy and potency of Meridian Based Japanese Acupuncture, Alan is a staunch advocate of practically based workshops and draws upon his 28 years clinical experience and 17 years post and undergraduate teaching in a concerted effort to lift the bar globally in the clinical application of this most amazing medical art.

Going Global with Japanese Acupuncture Education

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Japanese Acupuncture and www.worldacupuncture.com

We have been working diligently behind the scenes on an extensive upgrade of your specialist Japanese Acupuncture, Meridian Therapy website www.worldacupuncture.com .

As usual this process has taken much longer than we had anticipated, but we are confident that the results will be well worth the effort.

In addition to upgrading the appearance of the site we are endeavoring to re-organize and catalog our ever expanding library of Japanese Acupuncture, Meridian Therapy educational videos in an all-out effort to make the site more user-friendly and expedite your access to specific material.

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of Adam and Andrew to thank you for your patience and understanding whilst we beaver away behind-the-scenes.

As a result www.worldacupuncture.com will be much simpler to navigate, easier on the eye, the forums will remain active and informative and members will receive regular Japanese Acupuncture / Meridain Therapy video updates as usual.

The following videos should provide you with an insight into your new look world acupuncture site.

Introduction to Japanese Acupuncture

Moxibustion - Introduction to Japanese Acupuncture

Non Retention Needling - Introduction to Japanese Acupuncture

Five Phase Theory - Introduction to Japanese Acupuncture

These basic instructional videos are specifically designed for beginners, we will also be providing detailed case histories for the more advanced practitioners of Japanese Acupuncture / Meridian Therapy.

As always we wish you all the best and prosperity through practice.

Kind Regards,

Adam, Andrew and Alan

Alan Jansson is an internationally recognized teacher and practitioner of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture.  For over 15 years, independent of and in conjunction with Masakazu Ikeda sensei and Edward Obaidey, Alan has presented, convened and hosted more than 50 Japanese Acupuncture workshops in Australia, New Zealand, USA and the Czech republic. Driven by a strong desire to promote the consumer friendly nature, clinical efficacy and potency of Meridian Based Japanese Acupuncture, Alan is a staunch advocate of practically based workshops and draws upon his 25 years clinical experience and 15 years post and undergraduate teaching in a concerted effort to lift the bar globally in the clinical application of this most amazing medical art.

Join us ,'Going Global with Japanese Acupuncture Education' in the 21st century at http://www.Worldacupunctureblog.com

For more info, please visit: http://www.Worldacupuncture.com

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Welcome to the latest Japanese acupuncture video update brought to you by http://worldacupuncture.com .

I'm writing to you as I sit at my desk at Rainbow Bay having immersed myself in the ocean for a good 2 1/2 hours this morning, riding pristine waves whilst enjoying the a radiantly beautiful blue Sunday morning and the camaraderie of my fellow surfers.

Upon my return to land I recorded a video response to Chris’s request for more detail on the Japanese acupuncture treatment protocols that I used to help my patient Rob recover from a debilitating respiratory condition that had resisted all forms of previous treatment, including prescription corticosteroids.

To learn more about the treatment please watch the following video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8KdDBnKpSk

I also recently videoed taped an interview with Rob as he discussed the benefits he felt/feels as a result of Japanese acupuncture treatment for his severely debilitating respiratory condition.

I trust this interview helps you to understand why I am so passionate about ‘Going Global with Japanese Acupuncture“.

To hear what Rob has to say about Japanese acupuncture, click play on video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfzr4kIn0q4

I hope that by watching these videos you are inspired to learn more about how Traditional Japanese Acupuncture/Meridian therapy might benefit your acupuncture practice.

Upon my return I will publish the remaining parts of the intriguing interview series with Adam Gries Lic.Ac. of the Awakenings Health is Institute in Solana beach, San Diego.

In the meantime I hope all goes well for you and yours.

Kind regards,

Alan

Join him in Exploring the Art of Acupuncture in the 21st century at http://www.Worldacupuncture.com

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Japanese Acupuncture Video update .

At http://worldacupuncture.com we are extremely focused on providing more easily accessible resources for and developing a greater understanding of the clinical practice of Japanese acupuncture.

As such http://worldacupuncture.com is currently undergoing a major upgrade and we are very excited about providing our members with the best virtual opportunity possible to develop improved skills, theoretical understanding and clinical acumen in the practice of Japanese acupuncture/Meridian therapy.

To find out about some of the more obvious benefits of shallow needling please view the short video below.

At http://worldacupuncture.com we are kicking off the year with a deeper exploration into pulse diagnosis, a video series exclusive to members of http://worldacupuncture.com .

VIDEO: Pulse Diagnosis: Exploring Its Integration Into The Treatment Sequence, Part 1; Posted 7/1/11

The first part of a new series that explores pulse diagnosis. You will learn about:

1. Arranging the patient correctly for the procedure,
2. Placing your fingers in the right positions on the radial artery,
3. Using the right surface of the fingers,
4. Applying a basic comparative method to gain usable diagnostic information.

You will also see a demonstration of higher-level pulse taking by Alan.

VIDEO: Pulse Diagnosis: Exploring Its Integration
Into The Treatment Sequence, Part 2; Posted 7/1/11

In the second part of this series on pulse, Alan interprets his pulse findings from part 1. This provides a clear example of the essential task of translating pulse data into general diagnostic information.

Also in this video:

1. How to spot constitutional liver deficiency by inspecting the ears,
2. A method of treating spleen deficiency,
3. The why and how of using PC-7 to treat the spleen,
4. Good finger technique for very shallow needling,
5. How to finish your needling technique.

Also, a big welcome to our newest members! We'd love to learn a bit more about you on the http://www.worldacupuncture.com/members/cfmbb/forums.cfm , so pop in, say hi and meet your colleagues from all corners of the planet.

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Before Christmas I was able to record several interviews with colleagues from many corners of the globe.

Francisco in Luxembourg, Andy in New Jersey, Jiri in Prague and Adam in San Diego, all contributing to a more global understanding of traditional acupuncture.

In the first of these interviews, Adam talks about the journey from graduation to his present practice at the Awakenings Health Institute http://www.awakeningshealth.org/ where in addition to general practice, he specializes in treatment to aid the recovery of victims of severe spinal and brain injury.

To find out more about his adventures and his unique career path in the practice of acupuncture, please click on the video link below:

Wishing you a prodigiously prosperous and minimally stressful 2011,

Alan

Alan Jansson is an internationally recognized teacher and practitioner of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture. For over 15 years, independent of and in conjunction with Masakazu Ikeda sensei and Edward Obaidey, Alan has presented, convened and hosted more than 50 Japanese Acupuncture workshops in Australia, New Zealand, USA and the Czech Republic. Driven by a strong desire to promote the consumer friendly nature, clinical efficacy and potency of Meridian Based Japanese Acupuncture, Alan is a staunch advocate of practically based workshops and draws upon his 25 years clinical experience and 15 years post and undergraduate teaching in a concerted effort to lift the bar globally in the clinical application of this most amazing medical art.

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World Acupuncture Video Update plus FREE You Tube Video.

There is a video response to a pertinent forum question regarding the use of Ki.7 in Japanese Acupuncture at the end of this update.

These videos were taken at the recent "Bridging The Gap Between TCM And Japanese Acupuncture" seminar held by World Acupuncture in Brisbane.

http://www.worldacupuncture.com/members/VIDEO_Tonifying_Needling_ In_The_Japanese_Acupuncture_Root_Treatment_Posted_281110.cfm

In this video you will see Alan applying a Kidney Deficiency root treatment (tonifying needling on LU-5, KI-7).

You will learn more about how to breathe, where and how to focus and what you should be doing with your hands. Alan explains a bit about the energetics of and power behind the root treatment. There is a demonstration of how to find the active location of KI-7. Alan also gives a few guidelines for selecting needle depth and also on how to handle guilt over poor results.

http://www.worldacupuncture.com/members/VIDEO_Back_Needling_In_Japanese_Acupuncture_ Posted_281110.cfm

In this video Alan is retaining needles in a patient's back after a lung deficiency liver excess root treatment. You will see him locate and needle GB-20, 21, BL-13, 18, 20 and 23 (BL-58 is also needled off camera). Alan talks about the importance of covering the patient up and ensuring that they are warm and comfortable. Finally you will see Alan applying dispersive scatter needling around the area of BL-18 to address the liver excess.

In addition to the above video I have recorded an answer to the following question on the world acupuncture forum at http://www.worldacupuncture.com/members/cfmbb/messages.cfm?messageid= A08F8349-1422-1A86-5E62B3542870EF6D#A08F8349 -1422-1A86-5E62B3542870EF6D

‘Hey guys.

Its something that i have always thought about and wondered, but never actually asked, so here i go

Why do we use KID7 for a yin deficient patient, opposed to 3?

From a complete theory background, the texts state that it tonifies Yang Ki strongly.

Where KID3 is said to tonify Yin Ki?

I understand that the earth point in this case will nourish the yang aspect, but from experience of using KID3 it seems to be very effective in drawing the heat down from the chest and upper burner.

This being said, i always use LU5 and KID7 as a part of the Kidney yin root treatment. How exactly does this tonify the yin aspect?

I understand that LU5 sends a cooling energy down to the kidneys, being the water point, but wouldn’t KID3 work better to help root this?

Even tho it confuses me, i have being using KID7 to great benefit in treatment of Yin Ki.

Does the metal aspect of KID7 have a job in circulating the moisture sent down by the lung?

Any help would be greatly appreciated Every loose end i tie up pours more petrol on my intention and i believe the effectiveness of Tx outcome.

FREE You Tube video response to Chris’s question

All the Best,
Alan

Alan Jansson is an internationally recognized teacher and practitioner of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture. For over 15 years, independent of and in conjunction with Masakazu Ikeda sensei and Edward Obaidey, Alan has presented, convened and hosted more than 50 Japanese Acupuncture workshops in Australia, New Zealand, USA and the Czech Republic. Driven by a strong desire to promote the consumer friendly nature, clinical efficacy and potency of Meridian Based Japanese Acupuncture, Alan is a staunch advocate of practically based workshops and draws upon his 25 years clinical experience and 15 years post and undergraduate teaching in a concerted effort to lift the bar globally in the clinical application of this most amazing medical art.

Join him in Exploring the Art of Acupuncture in the 21st century at : http://www.Worldacupuncture.com

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Judging by feedback the Japanese Acupuncture workshop held in Prague last weekend was a roaring success.

To this end much of the credit must be given to my interpreter and event organiser Renata Sotova.

Her commitment and persistence knows few limitations, overcoming many obstacles prior to and during the workshop.

Not the least being that our allocated room at the University was well and truly occupied when she arrived on Friday morning, amidst much confusion, Renata's steadfast determination meant that all was sorted when I eventually arrived.

Over the next 3 days participants at this ground breaking workshop, including representatives from Portugal, India, Ireland and of

course the Czech Republic including many doctors astounded me with their openness, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

I was and remain very moved by their wonderful reception and can only thank them from my heart for making this one of the most

unforgettable and enjoyable workshops that I have presented.

Without exception, all participants embraced the challenging skills of Japanese Acupuncture/Meridian Therapy with gusto, the extremely subtle and gentle needling skills being a far cry from the TCM style that had been their exclusive domain up until this workshop.

This afternoon I have been invited to deliver a short presentation at Jiri's inaugural elective TCM class for medical students at The Charles University, a surprise invitation no doubt but a very welcome opportunity to promote the diversity and power of Japanese Acupuncture/Meridian Therapy to those who could use it to great advantage.

Huge thanks for Jiri's wonderfully refreshing and open attitude.

I also spent the day in Renata's clinic on Tuesday treating some 14 of her patients, a great pleasure indeed!

I have recorded interviews with Johnathan, one of my original students from last century who has been practising Japanese Acupuncture/Meridian Therapy in Goa, India, Scandinavia and now Portugal over the last decade, Francisco an erstwhile and very well qualified Portuguese student of Johnathan's who also made the trek to Prague to learn more and Jiri, an obstetrician, gynaecologist and TCM practitioner who provides us with some extremely pertinent insights into the state of acupuncture in the Czech Republic.

We will be publishing these video taped interviews on http://www.worldacupuncture.com, providing some interesting perceptions on the state of world acupuncture.

Here is a link to many images from Prague the city, The Japanese Acupuncture Workshop and Karlovy Vary, hope you enjoy!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Japanese-Acupuncture/93764193911?v=photos

We will be producing a DVD of the Japanese Acupuncture workshop in Prague 2010 and loading video onto the site as we edit, produce and upload.

All the Best,

Alan

PS.

We have extended our discount membership opportunity for http://www.worldacupuncture.com until this coming Sunday 11th October, if you are not already a member by joining now you will save 33% on the next 12 months membership fees.

Join now by clicking on the following link http://www.worldacupuncture.com/public/10.cfm

Already a member, no sweat!

Your discount is locked in for the next 12 months and thank you for your continued loyalty and commitment to the Art of Acupuncture.

PSS.

This email message almost brought tears to my eyes, yet another

reason why I love practising Japanese Acupuncture /Meridian Therapy.

“Hi Alan,

just received an overjoyed note from the grandmother of little Michael with a cerebral palsy that you treated on Tuesday. Hugely

positive reaction, looks very happy, can't stop smiling, started drinking a lot, started opening his hands etc.

Thank you! It's a pleasure to see it.

Renata “

Some special Images from Prague in 2010 follow, hope you enjoy.

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Welcome to our 1st Birthday celebrations,

If you are a current fully paid member of  World Acupuncture or join World Acupuncture prior to 1st October 2010  at http://www.worldacupuncture.com/public/10.cfm and maintain membership, your fees will remain at the all time low rate of $9.95 per month for at least the next 12 months.

As of the 1st October all new memberships of world acupuncture will increase to $14.95 per month.

We believe this reflects the increased value of membership as our content library expands rapidly and rewards our loyal members for your much appreciated commitment to Acupuncture excellence.

To each and every student and practitioner who has joined us in this our first year I offer my heartfelt gratitude for your support and interest.
I trust the birthday goodies that we have cooked up below go someway towards demonstrating our gratitude.

As always I wish you prosperity through practice and look forward to your company as we put the pedal to the metal in our 2nd year.
All the Best,
Alan
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Come and join us on our BRAND NEW forum and meet likeminded colleagues from all corners of the globe.

WORLD ACUPUNCTURE'S FIRST BIRTHDAY IS HERE!   PRESENTS FOR EVERYONE!
This month World Acupuncture turns one year old! It has been a hell of a ride and the team has enjoyed every minute of it. It has been fun and extremely rewarding to share the refined traditional skills of Japanese Acupuncture with you all.
Again, we want to reward our loyal early adopters! We've got lots of presents for you, and here they are:
1: TWO NEW VIDEOS PER MONTH!
That's right: we're increasing our content output by a whopping 50%! Six videos a month total. We'll be providing even more quality and quantity!
2. IMPROVED SOUND AND VISUAL QUALITY!
Andrew, our videographer, has been hard at work converting all of our videos to high-quality MP4, which means sharper visuals. Additionally we have invested in better audio recording technology so that the sound will be crisper than ever! We are also looking at a lower-quality option to cater better to those with slow internet connections.
3. FORUM UPGRADES!
We've just invested in a massive upgrade for our forum system, bringing it up to the state of the art. Now our forums are much easier to use and have a cleaner interface. You can upload avatars, have signatures, use private messaging and have your own personal profile! Searching in the forums is now more robust too.
4. LOCKED-IN LOW PRICES!
New subscribers after the 30th of September will pay $14.95 for access to World Acupuncture. However, if you are an existing member or take out a membership prior to the 1st October 2010 we're keeping your subscription fees locked down at the low price of $9.95 for the next twelve months. You'll have access to all of our upgrades and extra content at no extra charge!
Let's get started with this month's update! It's a big un'...
VIDEO: Pathogenesis of Liver Excess In Japanese Acupuncture Theory: Posted 1/9/10
Learn more about how Liver Excess develops! The more you understand its pathogenesis, the better you are able to diagnose it at all the points in its progression.
http://www.worldacupuncture.com/members/237.cfm
VIDEO: Pathogenesis of Torticollis In Japanese Acupuncture Theory: Posted 1/9/10
Know your enemy! Neck problems are extremely common in clinic, and Alan explains how some of them develop.
http://www.worldacupuncture.com/members/238.cfm
VIDEO: Basic Principles of Abdominal Diagnosis in Japanese Acupuncture: Posted 7/9/10
In this video from the recent "Bridging the Gap" workshop, Alan provides a very basic introduction to abdominal palpation, with demonstration.
http://www.worldacupuncture.com/members/239.cfm
VIDEO: Treatment of Lung Deficiency With Japanese Acupuncture, Part 1: Posted 14/9/10
In this video series Alan diagnoses, treats and explains Lung deficiency in a patient. This first part focuses on theory and diagnosis.
http://www.worldacupuncture.com/members/240.cfm (Note: Link will become active on 14/9/10)
VIDEO: Treatment of Lung Deficiency With Japanese Acupuncture, Part 2: Posted 21/9/10
In this video series Alan diagnoses, treats and explains Lung deficiency in a patient. In this second part the root treatment is administered.
http://www.worldacupuncture.com/members/241.cfm (Note: Link will become active on 21/9/10)
VIDEO: Treatment of Lung Deficiency With Japanese Acupuncture, Part 3: Posted 28/9/10
In this video series Alan diagnoses, treats and explains Lung deficiency in a patient. The back treatment is administered in this video.
http://www.worldacupuncture.com/members/242.cfm (Note: Link will become active on 28/9/10)
Enjoy!

Remember, a new shinkan is always up for grabs for the best forum post every month.
Adam, Andrew and Alan

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Japanese Acupuncture is a sophisticated and powerful interpretation of Chinese acupuncture and moxibustion. It is deeply rooted in the Chinese classics such as the Shang Han Lun, the Nei Jing and the Nan Jing.

The most asked questions about Japanese Acupuncture are

                                                                           "How do I start?"

                                                   "How are TCM and Japanese Acupuncture related?"

On October 1, 2 & 3, Alan Jansson and the World Acupuncture crew will answer these questions definitively at their latest  workshop inPrague . You will learn the basic Japanese Acupuncture skill set and theory base by Alan, one of Australia's most experienced practitioners of Japanese Acupuncture.

DATES AND TIMES: October 1, 2 and 3. Click Here To See The Workshop Program.

LOCATION: UK FTVS Univerzita Karlova, Fakulta Telesne Vychovy a Sportu , Jose Martiho 31 Praha 6 - Veleslavin

TO REGISTER CLICK ON THIS LINK NOW

Alan Jansson is an internationally recognized teacher and practitioner of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture.  For over 15 years, independent of and in conjunction with Masakazu Ikeda sensei and Edward Obaidey, Alan has presented, convened and hosted more than 50  Japanese Acupuncture workshops in Australia, New Zealand and USA. Driven by a strong desire to promote the consumer friendly nature, clinical efficacy and potency of Meridian Based  Japanese Acupuncture, Alan is a staunch advocate of practically based workshops and draws upon his 25 years clinical experience and 15 years post and undergraduate teaching in a concerted effort to lift the bar globally in the clinical application of this most amazing medical art.

Join him in Exploring the Art of Acupuncture in the 21st century at : http://www.Worldacupuncture.com

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