Moxibustion is the application of heat to acupuncture points and is one of the oldest and most effective forms of oriental therapy. It is a technique that originated in China and was introduced to Japan more than a thousand years ago. There are two different types of moxibustion: direct and indirect. Japanese Acupuncturists adopted both methods but prefer to use direct moxibustion because of its effectiveness. Direct moxibustion has almost disappeared from Chinese Acupuncture techniques.
In this course you will learn direct moxibustion, a traditional and comfortable style of moxibustion treatment commonly used in Japan. This seminar will cover the theory and physiology of moxibustion, and how to practice safe, comfortable and effective moxibustion directly on the whole body. You will also learn autonomic-nerve balance treatments, as well as symptomatic treatment of such disorders as digestive problems, gynecological problems, and lower back pain. The course will include ample supervised practice time.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course will be able to do the following:
Demonstrate basic techniques of safe, comfortable, direct moxibustion.
Describe the appropriate sequence of moxibustion treatment points to benefit the whole body.
Describe the use and treatment of special effective points on the body.
Demonstrate local moxibustion treatment.
Summarize and demonstrate an autonomic-nerve balance treatment, as well as symptomatic treatment of such disorders as digestive problems, gynecological problems, and lower back pain.
Sat Dec 6 & Sun Dec 7th 2008
10am—5pm
Directions:
East Norwich Inn
6321 Northern Blvd
East Norwich, NY 11732 (516) 922-1500
Take Long Island Expressway (Route 495) to exit 41 North, follow to Route 106 North. Take Route 106 North to intersection at Route 25A. The East Norwich Inn is situated on the Northwest corner directly behind the restaurant.
NCCAOM PDA 12 points
Fees:
Professionals $300 ($275 early registration by Nov 6th)
Students $275 ($250 early registration by Nov 6th)
Or Pay By Check Please Make check Payable to Suffolk County Acupuncture
1789 E. Jericho Tpke Suite 200, Huntington, NY 11743
Junji Mizutani, a leading authority of moxibustion in the West, is the director of the North American Journal of Oriental Medicine (NAJOM). He graduated from the Japan Central Acupuncture College in 1983 and has been practicing and teaching shiatsu, acupuncture and moxibustion for 24 years. He taught Shiatsu at Kikkawa College and Shiatsu School of Canada, and served for three years as the president of the Shiatsu Therapy Association of Ontario. The author of Practical Moxibustion Therapy, Mizutani currently practices in Vancouver, B.C., and lectures in the U.S. and Canada.
