Acupuncture Network

By Warren M. Cochran
Department of Health Sciences
University of Technology, Sydney

Traditional Chinese Medicine has a very culture-specific epistemology which is reflected in its two major imperatives, being the Theory of Yin and Yang, and the Doctrine of the Five Phases. This article will explore the origins of the theoretical basis of Chinese medicine with reference to religious concepts inherent in early China.

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A group of practitioners from around the world have recently joined together to form an exciting new organisation Acupuncture Sans Frontiers.

In a recent interview, Sammy Reid, an acupuncturist from the Gateway Clinic in London talks about her experiences in Sri Lanka after the 2004 Tsunami.

“We had a massive challenge treating huge numbers of patients as a few hundred were already queuing when we arrived at our clinics in the morning. One day I made the determination to see everyone in the clinic so no one went away without having some sort of treatment. This meant I’d have to see well over fifty patients between 10AM and 6PM with an hour or so off for lunch. My experience working at the Gateway clinic over the years primed me for the job. We could have done a mass swoop on the crowd using auricular points helping people to relax if nothing in the least but I found using a Toyohari procedure combined with auricular points very effective and a fast way of treating the masses”.

”The experience of treating cross culturally is highly interesting and informative, really sharpens one’s senses because of the different perceptions of health and illness individuals have”.

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Do you feel alone in your persuit of knowledge about Traditional Chinese Medicine? Chances are you’re not alone. Students at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have joined together and formed The Wu Wei Club a Union affiliated club for students of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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