I truly believe to be an excellent acupuncturist you must know
scalp acupuncture. As students, we are exposed to many acupuncture
techniques, but I would like talk about the benefits of scalp
acupuncture.
Scalp acupuncture is a therapy where the needles are applied to
parts of the scalp to produce healing response to a specific issue.
Each scalp system is based on different microsystems. Here at
National, the system of scalp acupuncture that we use was developed
by Dr. Zhu. His system overlays the body and different parts of it
onto the scalp. Zhu system effects of needling are seen right away.
The system works on acute as well as very chronic issues. Most of
these issues include but are not limited to
musculoskeletal.
Another benefit to scalp acupuncture is that there is no need to
move a patient to a table. Currently, I have two wheelchair
patients and two who use cane and walker. I am able to needle the
patients sitting down. There are almost no contraindications to
scalp acupuncture.
Dr. Frank Yurasek teaches scalp acupuncture in "Microsystems and
Advanced Acupuncture Strategies." We use scalp acupuncture in the
veteran's
clinic and at
Stroger Hospital to treat for pain and musculoskeletal
issues.
I would highly recommend if students are interested in scalp
acupuncture to talk to Dr. Yurasek. It is unfortunate that we don't
have a scalp acupuncture class that focuses on different scalp
acupuncture styles. There are two other types of scalp acupuncture
styles that I have researched. The first is traditional scalp
acupuncture called Jiao Shunta. This system was created after
analyzing the functions of MU points and channel theory. The other
scalp system was developed by Dr. Yamamoto and is called YNSA. This
style of scalp acupuncture deals with somototopes on the
scalp.
Word to wise: It is important to be comfortable
with scalp acupuncture before using it on patients. I observed Dr.
Yurasek for a trimester before I was comfortable using scalp
acupuncture. I also use reference sheets and Dr. Zhu's book as
guidelines to accurately and effectively treat patients with scalp
acupuncture. In addition, I plan on taking additional classes after
I graduate to advance my knowledge with all three scalp acupuncture
styles.
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