Acupuncture Techniques: A Practical Manual

The book, Acupuncture Techniques―A Practical Manual, is an invaluable resource for both acupuncture practitioners and students, offering a thorough exploration of acupuncture techniques.

Starting with a thorough introduction of acupuncture techniques, the book looks at their historical background and progression.  It starts with classic needling techniques originating from ancient texts such as Huangdi Neijing and Nan Jing, serving as a gateway to understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture channels, points, and their application in treating clinical disorders.

Needling techniques are essential for effective treatment and the book covers fundamental knowledge about needles, including their practice and selection, appropriate patient positioning, and basic needling principles such as insertion angle, depth, and manipulation; filiform needles, commonly known as Hao Zhen, are the primary tools of acupuncture therapy. The book addresses important aspects such as achieving the arrival of Qi (De Qi), tonifying and reducing techniques, needle retention during treatment, and prevention and management of accidents. Traditional needling techniques, such as reinforcement and reduction techniques, Simple “Burn-Penetrate” needling, and Dao-qi needling, are discussed. The book also explores auricular, scalp, wrist-ankle and cheek acupuncture, all commonly used acupuncture microsystems, and special needling techniques such as Fire, Yuan Li, Plum blossom and Three-edged Needling. In addition to acupuncture, the book covers moxibustion and cupping, and provides an overview of these complementary modalities.

"Acupuncture Techniques―A Practical Manual" stands out as a unique and extensive resource that bridges the gap between education and practical training, offering a genuine insight into the world of acupuncture.

Dr. Tianjun Wang graduated from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (NUCM) in 1989. He worked as a Medical Doctor and Acupuncturist at a Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Nanjing, China, for 18 years. Dr. Wang completed his PhD at NUCM, focusing on acupuncture treatment for depression. In 2007, he moved to the UK and joined the University of East London UK (UEL) as a Senior Lecturer and the Director of Acupuncture Clinic until December 2014. He has been a Guest Professor at NUCM, China, since 2017.

Currently, Dr. Wang serves as the Principal of the London Academy of Chinese Acupuncture UK (LACA), the Owner of TJ Acupuncture Clinic, and the Director of the Brain Care Centre in London, UK. He is the Vice President of the Scalp Acupuncture Committee of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS) and the President of the Academy of Scalp Acupuncture UK (ASA). Dr. Wang has authored and co-authored more than 50 academic papers and served as a peer reviewer for many international journals. His authored book, "Acupuncture for the Brain: Treatment for Neurological and Psychological Disorders," was published by Springer in 2020.

Prof. Dr. Weixiang Wang, PhD MD, is a Guest Professor at NJUCM and the Dean of the Dutch Acupuncture Academy (DAA Academy). He is also the founder of the European Academy of Traditional Medical Science (EATMS). Previously, he served as the Chairman of the Dutch Association of Chinese Medicine - Zhong from 2011 to 2017 and currently holds the position of Strategy Advisor for the same association. At present Dr. Weixiang Wang also serves as a Standard Committee Member of the NEN-ISO TC249 commission in the Netherlands.

Dr. Weixiang Wang obtained his PhD in Medicine from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine and holds a medical doctor license in China. He accumulated 14 years of work experience at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine and its affiliated clinic before relocating to Europe and settling in the Netherlands in 2003. He served as the Dean of Shenzhou University of TCM in the Netherlands for 16 years before transitioning to the Dutch Acupuncture Academy in Amsterdam in 2020 to pursue elite education quality. Dr. Wang has actively participated in various scientific research projects and is the author and co-author of 11 professional books and over 10 academic articles in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) published in China.

His Master's project focused on "Acupuncture for Pre-stomach cancer CAG (Chronic Atrophic Gastritis): Clinic and Laboratory Research" at Nanjing College of Chinese Medicine in 1997. His PhD project, conducted at Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in 2003, explored "Acupuncture for FMS (Fibromyalgia Syndrome): Evaluation of Life Quality Influences."