

Traditional Japanese Acupuncture is particularly suited to those who are uncomfortable with strong needle stimulus. When Ki flows freely through the meridians, the body is balanced and healthy, but when the energy becomes blocked, stagnated or weakened, it can result in pain and illness. The idea is that by first applying treatment to the entire person any symptom will be more likely to be alleviated and not return. By tonification of the main deficiencies and removing blockages in the flow of Ki within the body, the whole person is balanced and strengthened. The root of these treatments is in working to balance the five elements and their corresponding organ systems. Diagnosis is made primarily from presenting signs in the pulse and abdomen, and along the meridians of the arms and legs.

Developed by blind acupuncturists in Japan in the 1700’s, it relies on a highly refined sensitivity to Ki energy, making use of non-insertive and “touch” needling techniques. Japanese Meridian Therapy is a unique style of acupuncture based on the Chinese Classics.
