Course Overview

In this part, points 99.01 through 1010.07 are covered (including Prefrontal Scalp Points). Some discussion topics include: a brief introduction to ear acupuncture and techniques used on the ear apex, Hakomi: trauma and the brain, scalp acupuncture for insomnia, anxiety and depression, 1010.07 All Pivot for nausea and vomiting, gestational hyperemesis.

NOTE: This course mentions bleeding techniques and the treatment of cancer as part of the historical discussion of Tung’s acupuncture points. Bloodletting and Cancer treatment are not within the scope of practice for California Acupuncture Licensees. Furthermore, bloodletting and/or the treatment of cancer may or may not be included in your scope of practice in your particular jurisdiction. The mention of the historical use of these techniques does not certify the learner to use these points or condone the use of these techniques outside the scope of one’s practice in their jurisdiction.


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Course Objectives

• To continue the study of Tung's Points system.
• To offer a detailed and in-depth description of points and point patterns from Tung's system of points, starting with those found on the thighs.
• Students will also learn about ear acupuncture and various points that go with those protocols, Hakomi, Prefrontal scalp points, and much more.
• To make sure students are taking in the information offered in a way that will allow for the immediate use of the points described.
• To encourage the further study of this remarkable body of work.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 minEar Acupuncture; 99.01 Ear Ring; 99.02 Wood Ear; 99.03 Fire Ear; 99.04 Earth Ear; 99.05 Gold Ear; 99.06 Water Ear; 99.07 Ear Back, 99.08 Ear Apex; Student case history: bleeding Ear Apex. Bleeding the ears for psoriasis, high blood pressure; Case history: 7-year old with high fever; Prefrontal Scalp acupuncture

30 min - 1 hrsHakomi, how the brain responds to trauma; Case history: scalp acupuncture and medication withdrawal, and the pumpkin headdress…; How to needle scalp points; Movie: Prefrontal Scalp Points

1 hrs - 1.5 hrs1010.01 Upright Meeting (DU20); 1010.02 State Round (UB7); 1010.04 State High Mountain (UB6); 1010.03 State Elder Brother (UB8); Moxa 1010.04 State High Mountain (UB6) for bulging eyeball due to tumor; Threading points in the head thru DU20; Case history: Prefrontal scalp needles to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, the sensation of the qi from the needles going thru to the brain; recorded question about when prefrontal scalp needles are retained vs removed at the office; Case history: patient who committed suicide, 5150 – police code for sending patient to a psychiatric hospital; 1010.07 All Pivot; recorded question about treating nausea during pregnancy; recorded Q&A and case histories