Japanese Acupuncture: A Clinical Guide is a practical guide to tools, skills, and techniques common to all acupuncture practice with emphasis on those that are uniquely or creatively Japanese. It is clear, direct, and  completely illustrated with high resolution close-up photography. The instructions are simple and concise so they may be easily applied to the practice of any acupuncture tradition. Beginning with traditional needling techniques, the text covers filiform needling, supplementation and drainage, and needle with moxa, all with several approaches. Moxibustion is covered to an equally great extent and detail, as are instruments, intradermal needles, press tack needles and spheres. In addition to highly specialized Japanese techniquessuch as shonishinpo (treatment techniques for children), Hirata-zone therapy and Manaka wooden hammer and needle, techniques like cupping that are used throughout Asia are described in detail.

This book is more than just a fine collection of practical instruction. The introduction provides context through a very accessible tour of modern Japanese training and practice that includes a highly useful guide to root treatment. Each of the techniques is also made more valuable by suggested treatment protocols for clinical application.

Publication Date: December, 1994
Paperback; 350 pages; 7 x 10; $40.00
Appendices; Index; Illustrations
ISBN 0-912111-42-9

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