Acupuncture Point Combinations: The Key to Clinical Success - Hardcover

Ross, Jeremy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0443050066 ISBN 13: 9780443050060

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 1995

Synopsis

This book covers the principles and practice of combining acupuncture points - expanding a practitioner's repertoire and increasing their skills - enabling them to use a balanced and appropriate choice of points in the treatment of patients. Information onthe combination of the main points of the fourteen channels is covered in the book prior to outlining specific point combinations for selected disease syndromes. Discussion of combining points according to dermatome theory and according to the energy centres of the body is also discussed, as is combining points for the mind end emotions, and for lifestyle and behaviour. No existing book covers this aspect of clinical practice in such thorough and wide-ranging detail.

covers core knowledge of acupuncture practice so will be of use to students as well as qualified practitioners

wide coverage, from principles to their application in specific diseases -- enabling acupuncturists to practice more effectively across a broad range of clinical situations and be able to treat more clients successfully

organised on 3 levels so that it can be used by people with only the most basic of knowledge (including those who are completely new to acupuncture) as well as those who want to broaden their knowledge and clinical practice, and full-time students and practitioners of acupuncture

includes suggested point combinations for specific diseases

has a clear format, easy-to-use checklist, and good references

includes handy summary tables

written by an author who lectures widely on the subject and is therefore very much in touch with what acupuncturists need to know

Edition details

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443050066
• ISBN 13: 9780443050060
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 504