Summary of Next Event
Koshi Balancing:
Japanese Manual Medicine and Acupuncture for Balancing the Lumbar Sacral Center
with Dr. Jeffrey Dan, PhD, LAc
March 6-7, 2010
9:00am - 5:00pm
Approved for 13 NCCAOM PDAs
This course provides an integrated Japanese manual medicine approach to the “Koshi” – the lumbar pelvic center. Learn a balanced effective approach of Seitai shiatsu pelvic mobilization and stretching, Dai Mai Gall Bladder pelvic acupuncture protocol, and Sotai movement therapy.
Release, Energize, Align.
This workshop is designed for both novice and experienced practitioners, no experience in Traditional Japanese Medicine is necessary. You will learn new skills that can be immediately applied into your clinical practice. Our focus throughout will be on practical skill development.
Seminar at a Glance...
Day 1
This seminar begins with an introduction to Koshi Balancing with focus on the concept of Koshi- both cultural and energetic considerations. Setai shiatsu will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced, including palpation, muscle testing techniques, protocol and specific Koshi chair exercises. Ample time will be given for Q&A.
Day 2
We begin with a review of concepts and techniques learned from Day 1, then discuss specific acupuncture techniques. Demonstration and practice of superficial techniques and Oshide palpation are applied to Koshi and the Hara. Theory and discussion of Seitai Shinpo Structural Acupuncture, with focus on Dai mai and Meridian Therapy needling techniques, lead to structured practice sessions. Focus on Seitai Shinpo lumbar-pelvic anatomy, sacral ligaments and deep needle techniques are also discussed and practiced. Discussion and demonstration of integrating Sotai Ho moves for Koshi balancing is provided. The seminar concludes with ample time provided for Q&A.
-Nigel Dawes, MA, LAc
