A Practical Guide to Acupoints

The late Chris Jarmey is the author of several best-selling books, including The Concise Book of Muscles and The Theory and Practice of Taiji Qigong, published by Lotus Publishing and North Atlantic Books. He is also the author of Shiatsu: The Complete Guide, the main reference book for shiatsu students and therapists.

Ilaira Bouratinos, Dip.Ac., D.S., received her diploma in acupuncture from the London School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and subsequently founded the Oriental Medicine and Shiatsu Training Centre in Athens. She teaches acupuncture, shiatsu and a variety of other bodywork methods.

Contents: Introduction, How to Use this Book, Needling Considerations, Manual Techniques Considerations, Moxibustion Considerations, Cupping Considerations, Deqi, Classification of Points, Principles of Point Selection, Cun Measurements, Considerations, Cautions and Contraindications, Points of the Lung Channel, Points of the Large Intestine Channel, Points of the Stomach Channel, Points of the Spleen Channel, Points of the Heart Channel, Points of the Small Intestine Channel, Points of the Bladder Channel, Points of the Kidney Channel, Points of the Pericardium Channel, Points of the Sanjiao Channel, Points of the Gallbladder Channel, Points of the Liver Channel, Points of the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Points of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Extraordinary / Miscellaneous Points, Resources, Index of Points.