In particular, the appropriate attitude of the practitioner during treatment is discussed, highlighting the importance of compassion and clarity of intention. The basics of abdominal diagnosis are that anything you find or feel has significance. In disorders of yang of yang use ahshi points, myofascial conditions tx trigger points. Founder of kiiko style acupuncture kiiko is internationally known for her scholarly work on acupuncture and the. Reflections on the sea paradigm title kiiko matsumoto, stephen birch, herb rich iii on. Hara available for download and read online in other formats. This book is a practical guide to tools, skills, and techniques common to all acupunture practice with emphasis on those that are uniquely or creatively japanese. Reflections on the sea, we can see here an immediate and simple diagnosis, the examination of the breathing ability. Hara diagnosis is replete with useful therapeutic and diagnostic information, clinical and theoretical insight, and approaches to the understanding of acupuncture that draw east and west ever closer. The diagnostic section is a complete and practical discussion of technique, including pulse, body type, visual diagnosis, and hara or abdominal diagnosis.
This article is also available as a pdf in its published form cjom, vol. The distal treatment of scar tissue using japanese acupuncture. Five elements, five phases, yin and yang, zang fu or meridian theory, but the underlying principles remain the same. The treatment section describes basic exercises, breathing techniques, treatment principles, and techniques from eminent classical texts. Here is a quote which helps explain the power of the abdomen, with regards to diagnosis and treatment, all important energetic concepts in chinese medicine are linked to the source, the abdominal area.
Hara diagnosis intro acupuncture medical group in portsmouth nh. An introduction to hara diagnosis, kiiko matsumoto style. Reflections on the triple heater zen shiatsu chicago. Books on japanese acupuncture according to matsumotoeulerbirch. Founder of kiiko style acupuncture kiiko is internationally known for her scholarly work on acupuncture and the interpretation of chinese classic texts. Five elements and ten stems kiiko matsumoto, stephen. Chasing the dragons tail, yoshio manaka, md with kazuko itaya and stephen birch, paradigm publications, 1995, 2008, 2014.
Kiiko style is the continuation of a traditional lineage which kiiko has inherited from her own masters and which she has continued to develop throughout her decades of clinical practice. Manakas yinyang balancing treatment part 3 stephen birch 5 encounters with ki part 4 mark dreu 8 abdominal diagnosis and its practice ken fujihira 9 using the hara david fuselier 14 practical moxibustion therapy part 4 junji mizutani 18 drawing ki to the side hideo takahashi 21 basic needling techniques koryo nakada 24. Hara diagnosis reflection in the sea 2 free download pdf. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Reflections on the sea hardcover 1 june 1988 by kiiko matsumoto author, stephen birch author 4.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Originally published in north american journal of oriental. Reflections on the sea, paradigm publications, 1988 arnold mindell working on yourself alone, arkana, 1990 arnold mindell, city shadows. Chinese medicine tcm and japanese acupuncture, for the treatment of painful diabetic. Chasing the dragonss tail, extraordinary vessels, five elements and ten stems, hara diagnosis, extraordinary vessels, japanese acupuncture a clinical guide. In this essential text, the authors explore concepts from the su wen, ling shu and nan jing to bring us a view of ideas that flowered in an age rich with chinese medical history.
Added to this is her many years of research into classical chinese sources, in particular those. Stephen birch in books for professionals tagged in. Reflections on the sea paradigm title by matsumoto, kiiko, birch phd ba licac, stephen j. Shiatsu techniques include massages with fingers, thumbs, feet and palms. The details of this basic model of hara diagnosis may differ from school to school, depending on which underlying philosophical, physiological, pathological or therapeutic model of japanese or chinese medicine is being used e. Shiatsu derives from a japanese massage modality called anma. It is clear, direct, and completely illustrated with highresolution closeup photography. It is the first text written in the us that has been favourably received by japanese practitioners. Clear instructions are provided for using manaka ion pumping cords, mu point diagnosis, oring diagnosis, and secondary diagnosis and treatment strategies such as palm diagnosis. Reflections on the sea 9, discovered that the earliest chinese medical classics, the su wen, ling shu and nan jing, all made reference to the location of the meridians or channels in fatty and greasy tissue, the body lining, or the space between. The relevant descriptions given in classical chinese medicine are presented. I was amazed at the refinement, gentleness, and delicacy of the japanese approach, and as i put these techniques into practice, at the effectiveness for my patients. It promotes understanding of each point s use in acupuncture practice by. Discussions of anatomical studies to decide needling depths for the meridians of acupuncture can be found in the neijing circa 100 bce, 25 with generally shallow needling recommended compared to more recent periods.
Since then, i studied birch and matsumotos hara diagnosis1, and thereafter took. Dr kazukos onnetsu therapy is both a diagnostic and therapeutic. Point names, the traditional means of identifying acupoints, have meanings that are hard to grasp. Kiiko matsumoto, stephen birch 1988 hara diagnosis. In the japanese language, shiatsu means finger pressure. A nine part program for the prevention of aids in hiv positive persons by bob flaws. An exposition of the eight extraordinary vessels, charles chace and miki shima, 2010, eastland press hara diagnosis. There is a longstanding tradition of diagnosis based on the palpation of the lower abdomen as well as treatment consisting of massage of that area in traditional japanese medicine see hara diagnosis. Page 49, treatment section, replace the third paragraph with. The instructions are simple and concise so that they may be easily applied to the practice of any acupuncture tradition.
Just as the ear, the hand or the foot is used as a microcosm of the whole body, so is the hara. Reflections on the sea by matsumoto and birch, paradigm publications 1988, p. Two styles of acupuncture for treating painful dbiom. Two styles of acupuncture for treating painful diabetic. Introduction to hara diagnosis options for wellness. Kiiko matsumotos style of acupuncture is a unique synthesis. If the breathing is shallow and does not reach into the abdomen, the nourishment that the moving qi needs is not adequate. Reflections on the sea, page 162 a general rule is that yang will tend to excess and yin will tend toward deficiency. The au thors have drawn from extensive research of the nan ching, ling shu, su wen, and other chinese medical classics. Text presents the theory and practice of abdominal diagnosis and treatment. They are 1 identity the patients constitution or rootand 2 address their chief complaint. Hara diagnosis reflections on the sea kiiko matsumoto. The moving qi between the kidneys starts at qi hai.
The only english language description of two japanese professional ma. Hara diagnosis presents the theory and practice of abdominal. Effects of far infrared and terahertz vibration for. To examine a patient, a shiatsu practitioner uses palpation and, sometimes, pulse diagnosis the japanese ministry of health defines shiatsu as a form of manipulation by thumbs.
In a pilot study, we evaluated the clinical and mechanistic effects of two styles of acupuncture, traditional chinese medicine tcm and japanese acupuncture, for the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy. Ren starts at the throat, then down du starts at centre of hole in back of neck du15, 16. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Five elements and ten stems kiiko matsumoto, stephen birch.
Avi teaches his unique understanding of what has become known as kiiko matsumoto style for both. Reflections of the sea by kiiko matsumoto and steven birch and nine ounces. They discuss the philosophical and theoretical development of the fivephase system, in particular the relationship of five phases to the i ching, tao te ching, and other classical chinese texts, then present the. This is also an ideal method for selftreatment and easy to learn. Reflections on the sea matsumoto birch five elements and ten stems matsumoto birch extraordinary vessels matsumoto birch. Books and videos about japanese acupuncture for practitioners. Five elements and ten stems this work is an indepth study of the fivephase system of acupuncture and its origin and foundation in the chinese medical classics. With hara diagnosis, you have the full participation of your patient. Paradigm publications ma kiiko matsumoto, stephen j. A comprehensive text for the student and professional. Ebook free pdf culture and psychology, 5th edition. Ebook free pdf culture and psychology, 5th edition by. Matsumoto resides and practices in boston, massachusetts, and lectures and teaches worldwide.
Out of seven patients enrolled, three received traditional chinese acupuncture while four received japanese style acupuncture. Psychological interventions in psychiatry, routledge, 1988. They know what they feel and can feed that information back to you. Hara diagnosis presents the theory and practice of abdominal diagnosis with the greatest care ever applied to an important diagnostic technique. Beginning with a historical and cultural perspective on the use of palpation in general, and. For more information about hara massage, see hara diagnosis. This text shows that point names, the traditional means of identifying acupoints, have meanings that are hard to grasp. Therapies include hara shiatsu, sotai and breathing exercises, and five phase treatments. A unique synthesis kiiko matsumotos style of acupuncture is a unique synthesis. Both objectives have to be met in order to achieve good.