Acupuncture Books

I have been trained in and have used Thought Field Therapy for many years. Before this ETFT book, I barely understood the background and theory. This book is clearly THE book on the subject. It is dense with information as well as practical methodology. It is to TFT what Francine Shapiro's book is to EMDR. I have read ETFT and continually refer to it to sharpen my practice. THIS IS A "MUST OWN" Text for anyone who wants to deepen the effectiveness of their psychotherapy practice.

Thought Field Therapy (TFT) was developed by Roger Callahan in the 1970's. This involves touching or tapping on prescribed series (algorithms) of acupuncture points that are specific for particular problems.

Prior to starting a series of these interventions, a person assesses her level of distress on a scale of "0" (not at all" to "10" (the worst I could feel at this moment as I focus on this issue). While tapping, a person will focus mentally on an affirmation. This process is repeated until the distress level is zero.

In a brief period, many people can eliminate their symptoms and transform their lives. Being trained in psychology, medicine, psychiatry and research, I was highly skeptical when I first heard of this therapy. I expected that if symptoms were rapidly eliminated, people would have them recur or would develop other symptoms - in the service of unconscious conflicts and needs. Having been an observer and active participant in these Meridian Based Therapies (MBTs) for five years, my opinions have drastically changed. I've seen hundreds of people cured of problems - major and minor - with these brief interventions.

These authors bring us an excellent summary of their variation on this system of treatment, which they call Evolving Thought Field Therapy (EvTFT). They summarize succinctly the history of TFT and explain the ways in which they have taken this further. Diepold, in particular, has pioneered new approaches that involve breathing to augment the therapeutic effects of treatment. In addition, muscle testing derived from Kinesiology is used to identify issues and attitudes that may impede or facilitate therapy.

This book is a helpful contribution to the field. It is clearly written and well organized, with illustrations to identify acupressure points and muscle testing methods, ample case examples, an excellent index, and generous references for further perusal.

The authors bring nearly 100 years's worth of clinical experience to their collaboration in this unification of many aspects of thought field therapy and body/mind/energy work. It's the first book that provides a cohesive explanation of *how* energy psychotherapy seems to work. By drawing in examples from many different ways of thinking about energy fields in human experience, the authors show how EvTFT just seems to "make sense" on many levels--intuitive, historical, spiritual and yes, even clincal.

I have had the privilege of working with the author in the entire decade-plus that he's been actively learning and integrating TFT into his practice. It has been a life-transforming experience from day one.

It is my hope that the skills taught in this book will find a wide audience among therapists in many disciplines and encourage the use of EvTFT in daily practice. EvTFT can be like magic in its effectiveness in lifting away painful, lifelong blocks in clients' lives.

Diepold, Britt, and Bender have produced a remarkable addition to the emerging literature of energy psychology. In the first part of the book they introduce the reader to the importance of understanding paradigms as they apply to psychology, and how they must inevitably shift as knowledge accumulates. They then give a solid review of the basics of the meridian system of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the procedures of manual muscle testing to assess what is happening energetically in the body. They go on to describe the Touch and Breathe method of balancing meridians (which I have used with great success for several years)--an approach with which every practitioner of energy psychology will want to be familiar. They then present the most detailed explication of system disruption and treatment blocks that is available in the literature. They challenge the reader to understand and experiment with two additional forms of therapy localization (diagnosis)--contact-directed diagnosis using the therapist's own body, and thought-directed diagnosis. New ground is broken with the treatment approach for positive emotions which lead clients to be trapped in destructive compulsions, including addictive behaviors. This is really a break-through for a number of clinical conditions. Their section on supplemental and and modified protocols is well-presented, especially the section on the tratment of dissociative disorders. By no means a cookbook, the authors stress and explain how Evolving Thought Field Therapy is integrated into the overall practice of psychotherapy, and 25 terrific case examples are presented which effectively elucidate their position. The final chapter, Epilogue, and Afterward (by William Tiller, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Stanford University) present challenging and thought-provoking theories as it becomes apparent that the authors are thinking deeply and profoundly about the underpinnings of this most powerful and effective therapy tool.

This is a book that will be appreciated the most by those practitioners who already have some experience with energy psychology and are hungry for refinements in technique, applicability to a greater range of clinical conditions, and deeper understandings of what is going on with this amazing technique.

I will also be recommending this book to friends. I'm not a physician, but this readable introduction to acupuncture has given me a whole new way to understand and take care of myself. Dr. Helms explains that there's a lot more to acupuncture than needles. By assessing what type of person you are, both physically and emotionally, you can be more prepared to recognize risks and maintain your health. Using examples, Dr. Helms shows how an acupuncture framework can address early signs of trouble and make sense of seemingly unrelated symptoms. He sees acupuncture and Western medicine as complementary, and he includes plenty of advice about simple ways to improve your lifestyle. I particularly enjoyed the dietary recommendations and the many tools that help you to figure out what type of person you are. I think this book would be a valuable resource for any person who is interested in finding new ways to stay healthy.

Americans "discovered" acupuncture when Nixon went to China in 1972. I had acupuncture for the first time in the 1980s when it was still looked upon as a "fringe" therapy. I knew very little about it, but it worked. That's all that mattered to me.

I had no idea there was so much more to acupuncture beyond the needles and the moxa, but this book presents a thousand years of mind-and-body health wisdom in a clear, understandable way. This guy's a doctor, an MD and a professor at Stanford U, who has been training other doctors in acupuncture for decades. His approach is to honor and respect the traditional medical wisdom, but he supports and expands it with modern scientific info. He's treated lots of patients, he knows his stuff, and he explains the whole wellness philosophy that's at the heart of acupuncture.

Acupuncture can't cure everything, but if you understand what's behind it, you get a much clearer picture of who you are (mind and body), what makes you run, and how to get the most out of every day--needles or no needles.

Dr. Helms has written a clear and concise explanation of acupuncture based upon years of extensive clinical experience. He has skillfully combined his knowledge of ancient wisdom with modern acupuncture to offer a new perspective of understanding human personality and constitution. We can now begin to appreciate our strengths and weaknesses, formulate our own pathways for rebalancing and ultimately live healtier, more enriched lives. I highly recommend this book!

Getting to Know You promotes a complementary system of health care that starts with our personal awareness of our constitutional makeup and the changes in our body over time, and then combines that awareness with acupuncture and conventional approaches to medicine. Dr. Helms posits that this biological-psychological awareness, plus life style changes and strengthening our physical vulnerabilities to ailments, supports improved health and well being, especially when added to acupuncture maintenance treatments.

The book offers insights into both patient and physician perspectives regarding acupuncture through patient examples in the chapters and a running footer throughout half the book. After reading the book I was motivated to identify my bio-psychotype by filling out the questionnaire on line www.acupunctureprofessor.com and take better charge of my own energy and wellness. I even found a Helms graduate near my home and have started a series of treatments.

I feel a lot more in control of my life and health since following some of the guidance in Getting to Know You, and am submitting this comment in hopes that other people like me will get the same benefit. It's fun and easy to read, and well worth the time and study.

I'm a massage therapist and used part of this book to study for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB). This book is really helpful for showing you how to take a client history. This book is needed because it shows you the legalities and proper way to run a massage business. Documenation protects you in cases of audits and also is a source for assessing the client's progress and contraindications. I also studied the following for the National Certification Exam:
The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers (Volume 1), (Volume 2), and (Volume 3)
(Author: Patrick Leonardi)
The last 3 books helped me to prepare for the type of questions encountered on the national certification examination. I highly recommend all 4 books. I passed the first time with the help of these books

Very thoroughly explains why to document manual therapies, professionalism, and how to document effectively. Diana Thompson has lots of experience and know-how to share!

Her first edition of "Hands Heal" was a collection of forms used for charting massage therapy sessions. When I saw the new book on the shelf being three times as thick as the first I thought "Oh my what more can be done with charting!" I now understand her obsession with charting. It is not just charting your sessions, but learning to communicate what you do, so the medical community and the public will begin to understand massage therapy as a healing modality. Communication starts with the therapeutic relationship with the client. Healing begins when the client becomes involved in the process. Then you can pass the information along to all parties involved - the lawyers, the doctors, whoever. If you document every treatment, you will be able to find out what is working and what is not with each individual. Documentation can assist you in builing your practice and support the massage profession as a whole. I particularly liked the section on ethics as she supports the idea of peer groups, mentoring and supervision as a means of development for the practitioner. I believe the future of the profession lies in those areas.
If you are a massage therapist in any state, this will guide you to a successful practice whether you are involved in billing insurance companies or not.

I've watched this book evolve over a number of versions. Each one gets better and better. Yes, at times Dianna Thompson appears obsessive but on the other hand, that's what makes it great. Recently I was asked to write a detailed case summary that will be used as evidence in a lawsuit for a client I saw over a year ago. My SOAP notes are what saved the day for me. Thanks Diana. This book is essential for anyone working in a therapeutic environment.

This book is genuinely eye-opening. It is an advanced text focusing on five-phase acupuncture models. It discusses various phase types, and also utilizes case studies to clarify his perspective. It is highly psycho-emotionally oriented, and therefore useful to add to the more standard library of acupuncturists. Along with Jeremy Ross' book, I use this book most frequently.

The list price for this book is only $75. People have a lot of nerve selling their used copies for $125. You can order this directly from Lonny Jarrett's website for $90.

There are other books out there, but few that have an easy to read format for both students and patients. This is a must read for anyone who desires to learn and understand Five Element Chinese Acupuncture. Lonny is great to hear in lecture but much better in his writing style.

Lonny Jarrett is one of the few authors who provides a complete analysis of the five elements that can be applied to everyday practice. I found as I read his book, which I did several times, various patients came to mind (others were not so clear...). Patients also related to the descriptions of the five elements as it affected their lives. The approach provided me with the extra information I needed to better treat an energy imbalance, rather than symptoms alone. The way Lonny combines the things we learn, the way we interpret the world, and the make up we bring to it, was practical and applicable. He seems to be more from the Worsley school with its emphasis on the psychological rather than the cosmological school. If more books like Lonny's come to print, I believe Western Chinese Medicine will really have come of age.

THis book is about 650 pages long. This book is the most in depth book I have ever came across on palmistry. This book goes into every detail about explaining every finger and aspect of Palmistry. Almost every other Palmistry book is a waste compared to this. I bought several companies for my freinds and they said the same too!

the palm therapy by moshe zwang is truelly a revutionaly new approach for personal grouth. this is a uniq book and should be translated worldwide , so others on this planet can benefit from it, as well. the technique described in this book , has really worked for me , and now , i'm no more afraid from speaking in front of people. it is conforting to know that i can use this simple therapy whenever i need it. easy to read ! recomended !

I RECOMAND THIS BOOK TO ALL MY FRIENDS . I'VE TRIED THIS THERAPY ON MY SELF - AFTER MANY OTHER THERAPIES , THE PALMTHERAPY WAS THE ONLY WAY THAT HELPED ME TO HAVE CONFIDENCE WHILE HAVING EXAMS AND STRESS.

I HAD SUFFERD , SINCE MY CHILDHOOD , FROM MANY KINDS OF FEARS. I WAS LUCKY TO READ THE PALM THERAPY BOOK AND TO UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A SIMPLE WAY TO BE MUCH BETTET - IT WAS A WONDERFUL READING AND VERY USEFUL TO FOR LIFE. IT'S NOT A BOOK YOU READ ONLY ONCE , IT'S A BOOK THAT GOES WITH ME ANYWHERE AND HELPS ME TO FEEL HAPPY AND RLEASE FROM FEARS. I EVEN , COULD HELP MY SISTER BY USING THAT THERAPY , WICH IS FOR ME A "MIRACLE". I THINK THAT THIS BOOK MUST BE TRANSLATES IN MANY LANGUAGES SO , PEOPLE COULD FEEL MUCH BETTER . I AM SURE - THAT PALM THERAPY IS GOING TO BE THE MOST USEFUL WAY TO HELP PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD.

This book is a MUST HAVE for any acupuncturist. Very detailed with explanations and expectations regarding patient reaction.

It is a great book, contains dozens of case staudies related to the different organs.
Each CS has comprehensive explanation, also general explanation of the organ related.
It seems like a very good book for whom that wants to etends his/her knowledge in 'Chinese Pathology' more than the classic course - 'Syndromes'.

It is known fact that the best way to deepen ones understanding of Chinese medicine is by reviewing case studies. As a beginner practitioner, who has finished schooled more than a year and a half, this book was just what I was looking for.
What I like about the book is that is follows you through from the patient's presentation, to the underlying theory of the case, emphasizing the pathogeneses rather than just the pattern diagnosis which is what I find in most other TCM books. This I believe gives a practitioner a better understanding of the pathology as a dynamic process rather that a fixed imbalance.
Another refreshing aspect is that the treatments presented in most cases are combination of acupuncture with herbal formula. The authors explain why they chose each point and sometimes how the points were needled in order to maximize the therapeutic effect. When a herbal formula are used, the authors usually present the basic underlying formula and then explains how it was modified to tailor it to the patients needs.
Another nice feature is that the book introduces advanced concepts which do not appear in basic TCM books. For example it presents a complicated case in which a patient was to weak for herbal tonification, and it explains how to deal with such a case. Another chapter deals with "Constraint Disorders" which most TCM books do not address, but I think are quite common in a Western clinic.
I can go on and on praising the book, but I will just summarize that if you wish to hone you diagnosis and treatment skills, you will not be disappointed.

The most comprehensive TCM book for any level. Concise and clear explanations with understandable flow charts. You really understand why and how the protocol was created. A book anyone can read and learn from.

If you live in pain, withor without pain meds, Watsu will improve quality of life and function in mind, body and spirit. Being floated in body-warm water by a practitioner who moves you and allows your body to painlessly move, has turned my rock-hard body and shouting pain receptors way down in an accumulatively more bearable life (body, mind & spirit) This book makes sense, is intuitively and therapeutically meshed, admirably presented, and invaluable to anyone in skin, in my opinion (and in experiencing bi-weekly sessions in the past 11 months). Most cities have warm pools through the Easter Seals' pools where the book's teachings can be tried. Call them! Get this book! Give this book away and get more, if you have ever benefitted from body work or not. In '87 my body began to hurt. The neck to the shoulders to the arms and hands, then the whole back and finallly, everywhere. Over time. I have now been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, chronic pain syndrome, chronic fatigue immune-deficiency syndrome (CFIDS), irritable bowel syndrome and many more. I've tried anything and everything, from Shiatsu massage, cranial-sacral therapy, myofascial release to faith- healing and Native-American healing ceremonies. Through all, pain continued almost unabated until Watsu. I still need pain meds because the damage is so vast, but after giving up on life, my husband and I leave for winter & spring in Belize, towing our sailboat, in two days. After this review, I leave for my last millenial Watsu in the US - with this book.

massage in warm water - what an innovative,strange yet familiar idea. using warm water as a medium to relaxe and unwind.well written and beautifully illustrated it is a must for every professional bodyworker. the photos of bodies afloat and craddled are absoluteley fascinating. may every neighborhood soon have their own watsupool. the world could use more grace and gentleness.

Watsu is a fabulous technique . The book describes the many aspects of watsu; bringing in the Zen Shiatsu,meridians, Tantsu, intimacy, the therapy and the modifications needed to perform watsu on a variety of bodies. This technique must be experienced to be understood. It will help to change you and change the way we interact with each other. For any person who likes the water it is enchanting. For those who are not so excited about the water, it may change your mind.

I just finished taking Watsu 1 at Harbin Hot Springs in Middletown, CA, from the creator of the technique and author of the book, Harold Dull.

I am a massage therapist with over 1200 hours training and have received hundreds of professional massages; I will always love land massage. But let me say that I was profoundly moved with my experience with Watsu, and intend to become certified within the first half of 2005 and add it as a modality to my practice. I don't cry easily, but I had tears of joy four different times on my drive home while processing my experience in the water.

I learned through the grapevine that Harold Dull used to hang out with the beat poets. After reading his book, which is in its third edition celebrating 25 years of existence, the poet side of Mr. Dull became crystal clear to me. Harold not only created one of the most exciting and therapeutic forms of bodywork of our times, but also is a gifted author, poet, and self-publisher. Harold Dull is truly a renaissance man and a gift to our planet. In his 60s and entirely computer literate, he is even the webmaster for WABA, the nonprofit group that trains Watsu practitioners!

The book is not only full of the techniques and keys to the work, but a thing of beauty to behold and look at. It has time-lapse, digitally overlapped pictures, similar to the stop-motion chronological movement pictures used during the last Olympics. A jewel! I treasure my autographed copy from Mr. Dull!

This is the book that could change your life. Honest. If you suffer from arthritis, allergies, Herpes, are HIV positive, have asthma or CFIDS or any other chronic illness, this book will change the way you look at your health. Western medicine only wants to suppress the symptoms- this book is about cures! So much of what happens within our bodies is due to sensitivities (or allergies) to anything from shellfish to our own hormones. Once those allergies are cured (YES, they can be cured), your no-longer-distracted immune system will be able to act more normally. I am currently being cleared of my allergies (by my acupuncture doctor) using the methods in this book. I was alergic to paper, red wine, animal dander, my DNA, my hormones, smoke, and a whole host of other things. Halfway through the six week process, my weight is dropping and I'm breathing through my nose. And there's still more improvement to come. Read this book, and trust me, your life will change for the better.

This book will change your life for the better and your health will never be the same. This book impowered me to eliminate my own allergies and those of friends and family permanately. The author explains in her book by using simple spinal stimulation we can reprogram our immune system to longer react to substances we are treating (dust, mold, foods, etc.).

A highly intelligent overview of many illness that are directly or indirectly connected to allergies. What struck me most was the way the author shows a truly deep understanding of the complex causes of each illness and yet offers meaningful treatment options. It should be noted that the book is primarily intended as an introduction (though it goes further than any introduction) to using NAET - a particular type of allergy desensitisation. NAET is quite revolutionary in its approach and the combination of insight into disease and intelligent treatment options makes this book a winner for anyone with immune disorders. So much more sophisticated (though easy to understand) than the vast majority of books on immune disorders/allergies out there.

Although a bit wordy, Dr. Cutler's book is an necessity for anyone with allergies or immune disorders, especially those undergoing NAET accupuncture therapy. Dr. Cutler supplies numerous case studies, many examples far more severe than the person who reads the book, but helpful when assessing one's condition and also fairly interesting. I have found the book to be an excellent guide when following the protocol for clearing one's self of food allergies along with NAET accupuncture. I also recommend this book to someone who is interested in alternative medicine, or to the person who is considering accupuncture but is timid of undergoing treatment without research beforehand.

I use this book frequently in my practice. It is well organized and easy to use. The combinations are effective for a myriad of dysfunctions and dysfunctional patterns.

This book successfully combines the classic uses of the acupunture points with modern concerns of emotional distress, modern-life trauma and pains. Dr Ross, like a true master, shares his knowledge and experience in the art of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I am eager for this book to be available for purchase. It will be a well-used and welcome addition to my practice library. No matter where I open the book, I am wide-eyed with wonder at the wealth of information at my fingertips. Most acupuncture books repeat the same info over and over - this book is a true innovation.

This is a great book. It supplements other great authors, such as Joseph Helms M.D. There are so many styles of acupuncture, this is another well outlined method. There are no descriptions for physical technique of needle placement or manipulation, but multiple point selections. This is a modern book for an ancient medicine. Mr Ross very skillfully sorts out what you need and do not need form the ancient material and he eliminates sources that are contradictory.

Absolutely fabulous! The best glossy photos of diagnostic tongues I've seen! Excellent case studies, too. Bravo! This book will be a treasure in my professional library.

This is an excellent book for anyone interested in Chinese tongue diagnosis. The book is divided into sections according to pattern (Kidney disharmonies, Stomach and Spleen disharmonies, etc). Each section contains approximately 30 full-color, well-photographed tongues representing the pattern. This makes it easy to see the range of tongue signs for each pattern. Also, the description of the tongue, the patient's symptoms, Western diagnosis and Chinese diagnosis are printed next to the photo of the tongue for easy reference. (You don't have to flip back and forth between the text pages and the color plates, as in Maciocia's Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine.) This book isn't cheap, but the quality of the photographs and the clear description of the tongues makes it a very worthwile investment.

As a medical professional, I have an interest in what works to bring health to the system. At times, alternative medicines when appropriately applied, in the hands of the right people, ones trained in health care and disease, can offer stimulating results. But the question of how to obtain reliable material to diagnose and treat a disease remains a current issue. This book helps bridge the gap between Chinese diagnostics and the Western approach to disease. Atlas of Chinese Tongue Diagnosis provides visual illustrations of various ailments, mapped outwardly on the tongue, and includes written descriptions and symptoms. When applicable, it correlates the topography of the tongue to Western disease. However, the book is not all inclusive. It lacks treatment. I would suggest a companion, Radiant Health by Ron Teeguarden. Teeguarden's work covers portions of the ancient Chinese art of health and offers a treatment program designed to correct deficencies and disturbances in Qi. The two together provide a reliable source for a medical professional to understand and apply the basics in Chinese medicine. I highly rate this book when accompanied with Teeguarden's.