ST36 (Zu San Li): The Point That Cures Everything?
If there's one acupuncture point that every practitioner — from their very first clinical shift to their thousandth treatment — reaches for more than almost any other, it's ST36. Stomach 36, Zusanli. Leg Three Miles. Call it what you want. This point has earned its...
Auricular Acupuncture Points: Complete Guide & Charts
Auricular acupuncture — the practice of stimulating specific points on the ear to affect the rest of the body — has become one of the most versatile tools in a practitioner's toolkit. Whether you're treating anxiety, pain, digestive complaints, or sleep issues,...
Don’t Make These Location Mistakes!
Are You Making These 5 Dangerous Mistakes with Acupuncture Point Location? Let’s be real: learning acupuncture point location is like learning a new language... while blindfolded... underwater. You're juggling meridians, cun measurements, landmarks, depth, angle—and...
Four Gates Acupuncture: LI4 + LV3 Point Combination Explained
If you’ve been around an acupuncture classroom for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard someone mention the legendary “Four Gates.” If not… you will. Trust me. This dynamic duo pairs two superstar points: Large Intestine 4 (LI4) and Liver 3...
Free Template Download
Download the template to practice your cun measurements on the lower abdomen! The goal is to get very efficient at "seeing" these cun distances. Use a marker to start but eventually, you can just use your eyes to find points like REN4 and REN6 - very common points...
What Does a “Balanced” Acupuncture Treatment Look Like?
Now I’m not talking about doing Acupuncture while the patient balances on one foot. I’m referring to the often forgotten concepts of keeping your treatment “balanced” including the ideal position for your client to be in. If you haven't been thinking about keeping...