Course Overview

All of the points and point patterns discussed in this course are considered heavy-hitters by Susan. We have been given many extraordinary points from Master Tungs work, all of which can yield immediate and lasting results, but some of them Susan finds herself using all day, every day. What makes a point or one pattern a heavy-hitter is its clinical usefulness. Practitioners attending this recording will be able to return to their clinics with lots of new ideas for immediate implementation. This course will give any practitioner a very good overview of the entire Master Tung’s system, lots of new points to add to his/her repertoire, and is an excellent choice as well, for those who already have some familiarity with Tungs Points. NOTE: This course mentions bleeding techniques and the treatment of cancer as part of the historical discussion of Tung’s acupuncture points. Bloodletting and Cancer treatment are not within the scope of practice for California Acupuncture Licensees. Furthermore, bloodletting and/or the treatment of cancer may or may not be included in your scope of practice in your particular jurisdiction. The mention of the historical use of these techniques does not certify the learner to use these points or condone the use of these techniques outside the scope of one’s practice in their jurisdiction.

Course Objectives

• To give a brief history of Tungs Points in the US.
• To explain the use of the Nine Stars of the Magic Square and how we can use it to help with the selection of points within Tungs Acupuncture system for structural issues and pain.
• To provide a brief overview of the 5 operative theories involved in the proper use of Tungs Points.
• To offer a detailed description of a small selection of Susans favourite points.
• To encourage the further study of this remarkable body of work.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 1.5 hrsHistory of Tungs Points in the USA, including those involved in the oral tradition of Susans lineage. Intro on available resource materials; Unilateral vs Bilateral needling; point numbering system; Addendum points; “Kitchen Sinking”, adding what you currently know to what you are learning with Master Tungs points; Contents of Susan’s Beginner Series and Advanced Series; Nei Jing/I Ching, Elisabeth Rochat De La Vallee; Dr. Miriam Lee and Dr. Young; Sliding scale acupuncture; Expectations of patients: Eat right, sleep well, avoid drugs. It does not help your patients if you baby them along, be straightforward and loving, but clear; Nine Stars of the Magic Square; Dao Ma point combinations; HIV clinic experience, treating the immune system; Curving a needle, using finer needles with strong stimulation; recorded Q&A and case histories.

1.5 hrs - 2.5 hrsCupping information; watching the patients breathing; Magic Square recorded discussion continued; recorded questions and answers, and case histories

2.5 hrs - 4.25 hrsRecorded Questions: Combining cupping, bleeding, and herbs with needling; Case history: how using Master Tung points to balance de qi works, borrowing qi; How to treat consecutively for bilateral pain, how to combine points energetically; Finger points (introduction); 11.06 Return to the Nest; 11.24 Gynecological Points; 11.17 Wood (Anger); Do not add unnecessary needles, but you can add finger points and ear points; 11.20 Wood Inflammation; How to properly needle finger points to reduce pain from needling; Question about safety of the gynecological points and other Master Tung points during pregnancy; Movie: 11.27 Five Tigers; recorded questions and answers, and case histories.

4.25 hrs - 5.5 hrs22.01-22.02 Double Child/Double Fairy; A.05 Small Joint (Xiao Jie); 22.04 Great White (Da Bai), 22.05 Spirit Bone (Ling Gu); Miriams Ten Needles, Insights of a Senior Acupuncturist; Movie: 22.04 Great White (Da Bai), 22.05 Spirit Bone (Ling Gu); SI3 Hou Xi – Back Ravine (22.08-22.09 Wrist Prosperous One and Two); GB sciatica treating and guiding points, 22.06 Middle White (Zhong Bai), Lower White (Xia Bai); Other guiding point examples: 77.22-77.23 Beside Three Miles with 22.06 Zhong Bai; PC6 with LV3; 33.12 Heart Gate with LV3; 66.05 Golden Gate (ST43); Deeper connections of Master Tungs points; A.04 San Cha Three; Movie: A.04 San Cha Three; recorded questions and answers, and case histories.

5.5 hrs - 7 hrsQuestion: treating ankle pain; Bleeding and bamboo cupping; Recorded question: injured (frozen) shoulder; cupping; Frozen shoulder (continued); 33.10 Intestine Gate, 33.11 Liver Gate; 33.12 Heart Gate; Additional cupping instruction; Golfer’s elbow; Five theories in Master Tungs system; Curve Mound (LU5); Bamboo cupping for ankylosing spondylitis; 55.02 Flower Bone One; 55.04 Flower Bone Three. 55.05 Flower Bone Four, 55.03 Flower Bone Two (brief introduction); 55.06 Upper Tumor; Three Stove Bottom, 77.27 Outer Three Gates; recorded questions and answers, and case histories.

7 hrs - 8 hrsMovie: 55.02 Flower Bone One; Movie: 55.06 Upper Tumor; Movie: 66.01 Seal; Movie: 66.02 Wood Wife; 66.01 Seal; 66.02 Wood Wife; 66.03 Fire Hardness, 66.04 Fire Master; Movie: 66.03 Fire Hardness, 66.04 Fire Master; recorded questions and answers, and case histories.

8 hrs - 10.5 hrsQuestion: using Master Tung’s points on companion animals; Recorded Question: treating peripheral neuropathy; recorded question: neck injury with pain in the arm; 66.05 Golden Gate (Tung’s ST43); Recorded Case history: Crohn’s disease; Differentiating frontal headaches Ð excess vs deficiency; Movie: 66.05 Golden Gate; 66.11 Fire Chrysanthemum (Tung’s SP4); Paralytic colon post-anesthesia; Preventing morning sickness; Treating plantar fasciitis; Cupping precautions for recent neck injury; Recorded Case history: Treating macular degeneration; Movie: 77.08-77.09 Four Flower Upper/Four Flower Middle; 77.11 Four Flower Lower, 77.12 Bowel Intestine (quick introduction); 77.22-77.23 Beside Three Miles; Cupping behind the ear, neck, jaw; 77.27 Outer Three Gates; Movie: 77.27 Outer Three Gates; recorded questions and answers, and case histories.

10.5 hrs - 11.5 hrs88.12-88.14 Three Yellows; Recorded Case history: Polycystic kidney and liver disease; Combining Three Yellows with Three Emperors; Treating Menieres disease; Treating hepatitis; Treating fatigue due to Liver, cupping the Toxin Areas, and treating advanced liver diseases; 88.15 Fire Branch, 88.16 Fire All (Gallbladder points); Reaction Areas; Movie: 88.17-88.19 Four Horses; Ling Shu Connections; Movie: LI20 Welcome Fragrance (1010.15 Bowels Fast); recorded questions and answers, and case histories