Foundations of Shonishin - Level 1

This, 2-day workshop offers a hands-on approach into the principles and practices of Palpation & Diagnosis, as used in the Japanese style of acupuncture. It will be of benefit to those already practicing this system, and for pratitioners from other backgrounds such as; TCM, Five Elements, Worsley, Korean etc. It will be of particular benefit to practitioners looking to develop their skills, and technique approaches, around

Day 1

– Japanese pulse diagnosis: TCM Zang Fu pulse taking vs three levels.

– Japanese Meridian Therapy, and Iyashi No Michi style of acupuncture.

– Palpation skills and assessments: basics on skill palpation, what to look for, indications, and common patterns.

– Introduction to Japanese neele technique, sashide/oshide, nenshin.

Day 2

– Hara diagnosis: placement, assessment, unsterstanding different patterns, and what they mean.

– Introduction to the concept of live points, how to locate and utilise them in treatment.

– Understanding Hara/pulse diagnosis, and how to incorporate into practice.

Places are limited for this special 2-day workshop.

All enquiries: Coordinator: Garrett Flynn (Advanced Movement Performance Therapy). M: +353 83 3780158. E: [email protected]