Course Overview

In this fully video-based presentation, Roger Batchelor presents a hybrid approach to Abdominal Acupuncture that combines classical Chinese teachings with Japanese Zen Shiatsu. In this approach we see a the use of a bagua superimposed on the abdomen and a modern method developed in Nanjing of a turtles body overlaid on the abdomen. He explains how in Nanjing this abdominal style has replaced the use of the scalp in treating stroke patients. Roger details the classical origins of Abdominal Acupuncture and describes this hybrid microsystems ability to effectively treat many areas of the body. Roger describes and demonstrates specific techniques and means of treatment used in Abdominal Acupuncture, combining around one hour of lecture material with about 30 minutes of demonstration.

Course Objectives

• Practitioners will learn how work done on the abdomen can effectively treat other areas of the body
• Practitioners will learn how Abdominal Acupuncture can be integrated into traditional acupuncture practices
• Practitioners will learn the means of using gentle needle techniques, suitable for pediatrics and geriatrics
• Practitioners will learn the classical basis for Abdominal Acupuncture in both Chinese and Japanese traditions
• Practitioners will learn why Abdominal Acupuncture has become widely adopted throughout China in recent decades

Course Outline

0 hrs - 1 hrsLecture on Abdominal Acupuncture, including history, applications, and a deep discussion of Abdominal Acupuncture techniques

1 hrs - 1.25 hrsDemonstration of Abdominal Acupuncture techniques, including how to map the abdominal microsystem and discussion about patient interactions

1.25 hrs - 1.5 hrsPowerpoint presentation with further details regarding the abdominal acupuncture