Our Five Element Acupuncture Theory online course provides comprehensive training to acupuncture practitioners. Open to acupuncturists from a range of backgrounds, TCM, Western Medical, Five Element: ✔️ If you want to dramatically increase and widen your acupuncture knowledge. ✔️ If you want to discover the power of the Five Elements and how this can benefit […]
The International College of Acupuncture is now a Complementary Medical Association (CMA) Registered College. CMA training providers are considered elite in their profession, so it’s fantastic that they’ve recognised us as such. Our Five Element Acupuncture Theory and Diploma courses are individually CMA accredited acupuncture courses, reflecting the high standard of training you receive from […]
Spleen 4 Gong Sun “Grandfather Grandson” Sp 4 is a wonderful point for the spirit of Earth. Its connection with the Chong Mai*, and thus indirectly with Pre and Post Heavenly Qi, gives it a sense of continuity through generations. As the opening point for the Chong Mai, which coalesces with St 30, Sp 4 benefits both […]
In light of Covid-19, we’ve made some adjustments to our next Five Element Acupuncture Diploma two-year course. We’ve taken the course content and restructured it so that you can enrol and study for the first six months from home. Practical on-campus classes will resume in March 2021. You will learn the same acupuncture theory and […]
Spleen 2 Da Du “Great Capital” The Ling Shu discusses how Sp 2 and Sp 3 are often used together to treat the Spleen. Since Sp 2 is the Fire point of Spleen, we can understand that if the Spleen becomes too self-absorbed and serious, or when Earth becomes cold and bogged down, that the […]
Kidney 26 “Amidst Elegance”. This point promotes the smooth flow of Qi in the chest, and in doing so lifts the Spirits. The P’o resides here and the Heart Fire flourishes here. This powerful combination of strong Kidney Essence and P’o allows us to receive and appreciate life at its fullest. The point brings in light, […]
Kidney 6 “Illuminating Sea” is said to conjure up an image of enlightenment and radiance of spirit reflecting and enhancing the origin of light. My teacher would refer to this point as providing an energetic reservoir. This point has a strong impact on the patient’s contemplation, providing an awareness of the vitality of Spirit. The […]
Kid 3 “Greater Mountain Stream” is the Yuan-Source and Shu-Stream point. When Kidneys are in balance and energetic harmony, we have the strength and capacity to deal with life’s challenges. This is mainly due to the fact that the Kidneys store our Jing Essence, which tonifies our bones and marrow. It is the Marrow/Yin aspect of […]
St 12 Broken Bowl (Que Pen) If the patient cannot receive or hold onto nourishment, they live with the sense that life, and its harvest, is ebbing away – leaving them with deprivation and loss. At Stomach 12, seven pathways cross at the deep level, which provides a powerful, enriching support. From the Chinese perspective, “Que […]
St 9 People Welcome (Ren Ying) St 9 is a “Window of the Sky” acupuncture point. If our focus is inward and closed off from what others can give, we may not be able to receive and welcome the experiences of life. This can leave us feeling unloved, suspicious and paranoid. St 9 allows in […]
