Channel palpation and Diagnosis

• Dates: October 19, 20 & 21, 2012
• Times: 12:00 - 18:00 uur
• Instructor: Jason D. Robertson, assisted by Marijke Fluitsma
• Language: English
• Location: Amersfoort
• Costs: € 380.00
• Recognized by: Zhong, VNT, NWP, NVA: A+T
• Required education: therapist or graduation student
• Certificate of participation: yes
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Channel Palpation and Diagnosis
An exploration of classical acupuncture technique

Channel palpation is a classical diagnostic technique not often taught in modern acupuncture schools in the west. Emphasized in the earliest acupuncture texts (Nei Jing/Nan Jing), palpation of the channels is extremely helpful for confirming diagnosis and refining point selection.

The three-day class will focus on learning the basics of channel palpation through interactive lectures, case studies and hands-on practice of technique.

Subjects covered will include:

• Classical channel physiology and a discussion of how physiology manifests with specific, palpable changes on the acupuncture channels
• Techniques for palpating each of the twelve major channels. This section of the class will involve hands-on work by the students; palpating channels on each other with feedback from the instructors.
• How to utilize information gleaned from channel palpation to refine and simplify diagnosis.
• An introduction to the acupuncture treatment style (including point selection) of Dr. Wang Ju-yi. 

About the Instructors

Jason D. Robertson is the co-author of the recently released Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine (Eastland Press, 2008) with his teacher Professor Wang Ju-yi (王居易). Mr. Robertson has studied Chinese language for 20 years and has studied Chinese medicine in Chengdu and Beijing.  He has practiced for 10 years and currently maintains a private practice in Seattle, WA and is a faculty member at the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine.

Marijke Fluitsma maintains a private practice in Chinese medicine for 12 years. She teaches acupuncture and Tuina since 2004 and she will be providing assistance with palpation and diagnosis practicum.