Japanese Acupuncture | Meridian Therapy Acupuncture
This acupuncture system focuses more traditionally on the external physical physical body as a way understand the disharmony within. The skin is of particular importance in this style as it is seen as an interface to convey information. The reason for this is thought to be because in Japan Acupuncture and massage were traditional done by the blind. The two developed side by side and much emphasis is placed on palpation of the abdomen and the acupuncture points. Particular attention is placed on reactive acupuncture points.
Needle insertions are often shallower and less painful than in TCM and 5 Element and emphasis is placed on creating the least amount of reactivity from the acupuncture. The Japanese style acupuncture doctors will also try isolate specific acupuncture points that will be the most potent for your particular disharmony. Using less needles is also shared with 5 element acupuncture doctors.
The Japanese Acupuncturist also use moxa, cupping, and blood letting, but just like their needling technique, they do these modalities with absolute precision and minimalist intention. For example, a TCM acupuncture may use moxa the size of ping pong ball, where the Japanese practitioner will use an amount about the size of a sesame. (Moxa refers to the herb mugwort that is dried up and fluffed. The acupuncturist can then burn a small amount to driving heat into the body thereby stimulating and soothing the flow of qi.)
It is thought that the Japanese style of acupuncture reflects Japanese culture with it's tradition of minimalism (Zen Buddhism) and elegance. If you have never seen a Japanese Tea ceremony, check it out on You Tube, you will see exactly what we mean by minimalism and elegance.
Needle insertions are often shallower and less painful than in TCM and 5 Element and emphasis is placed on creating the least amount of reactivity from the acupuncture. The Japanese style acupuncture doctors will also try isolate specific acupuncture points that will be the most potent for your particular disharmony. Using less needles is also shared with 5 element acupuncture doctors.
The Japanese Acupuncturist also use moxa, cupping, and blood letting, but just like their needling technique, they do these modalities with absolute precision and minimalist intention. For example, a TCM acupuncture may use moxa the size of ping pong ball, where the Japanese practitioner will use an amount about the size of a sesame. (Moxa refers to the herb mugwort that is dried up and fluffed. The acupuncturist can then burn a small amount to driving heat into the body thereby stimulating and soothing the flow of qi.)
It is thought that the Japanese style of acupuncture reflects Japanese culture with it's tradition of minimalism (Zen Buddhism) and elegance. If you have never seen a Japanese Tea ceremony, check it out on You Tube, you will see exactly what we mean by minimalism and elegance.