Tsun or cun is the measurement of one body inch used locate acupuncture points. He continues in an explanation of how human anatomy develops prenatally, where acupuncture points emerge in this development, and how fully developed meridians course in the mature human. Tan s gold certificate and official representatives of dr. A well written and easy to read manual for anyone interested in acupuncture, dr. An advanced manual for the clinical application of the balance method, this book introduces the 12 extra points used in dr tan s practice. Written by fernando silveira, a direct student of richard tan, with more than 30 years of experience, this is probably the most practical and easytounderstand book on the market. Tan taught acupuncturists about the importance of needling the light switch. All the honors they claimed are this partys personal wishes and dreams only. Tan s chinese given name was tehfu maverick man in chinese but he styled himself as dan.
Tan gives an explanation of his theory for using twelve needles in the. Philip nino tan gatue md, cac, cma,is one of the leading experts in traditional medicine and chinese medicine in the philippines. Tan s wish is that the balance method lives on well beyond his death. Another recent book called the book of the balance method is also another good start, and they were at least authorised by dr tan to teach, they run through most of the beginners information too with decent explanations and cases. Dr tan is willing to treat a wide variety of health issues. I have been taught tung acupuncture by wei chi young and i have been taught distal acupuncture by dr.
Richard tan is a leading authority in acupuncture, herbs, feng shui and qi cultivation. Eileen yueling han, phd, lac waydan books the power. If you have been doing local acupuncture and always wanted to learn distal, this book helps a lot. Tans balance method to establish and elevate their needling practice. Since my symptoms began years ago, ive tried every form of pain management i could access nsaids, nonopioid analgesics, neurologic medications, acupuncture, laser therapy, physical therapy, prolotherapy, massage, and triggerpoint injections. You may be familiar with what these look like if you have ever seen a feng shui mirror right often placed above the door in a house to ensure harmonious energy. This treatment manual is a compilation of dr tans simple and effective methods, and will become your favorite reference for handson use in your clinical setting. Richard tan holds a special place in our hearts as the man who revolutionized the practice and teaching of acupuncture today.
Richard tan, while completing graduate studies in chinese medicine. Tans strategy of twelve magical points continues the theory put forth by his previous books, twelve and twelve in acupuncture and twentyfour more in acupuncture. The global balance method, acupuncture 1,2,3, twelve and twelve in acupuncture, twentyfour more in acupuncture, dr. I have been an acupuncturist for over 15 years and learned about this type of acupuncture from friends and dr. This foundational offering details the first part of the essential points and their applications as well as the standard use of the traditional meridian regular points. Neckshoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that is often chronic or recurrent. This treatment manual is a compilation of dr tan s simple and effective methods, and will become your favorite reference for handson use in your clinical setting. Tan summarized his popular five systems and provided an atoz reference guide for common clinical complaints in this practical manual. Tan s balance method to establish and elevate their needling practice. In honor of his chosen name, the academy of acupuncture was also founded under the chinese name huai dan. Tan s chinese balance acupuncture for treatment of chronic neckshoulder pain article pdf available in medical acupuncture 282 april 2016 with 14,749 reads how we measure reads. Tan and following him around to every city that he taught at every weekend.
The power of the points is the first of a series of books by dr. Tan touched the lives of countless people in immeasurable ways. Tan s chinese balance acupuncture for treatment of chronic neckshoulder pain. Tan s gift to our medicine is a palette of bold color to be applied to the broad canvas of the human meridian system. Also 100% of the profits matthew earns from that book gets donated to the acupuncture now foundation. Weichieh young, introduced master tungs points to the u. The lea tam acupuncture center was established in boston in 1982 by husband and wife lea tam and tom tam, both chinese immigrants who arrived in the united states to start a new life. The width of the thumb is 1 cun, width of two fingers is 1. Far from painting by numbers, the strategy of the 12 magic points allows acupuncturists to become artists in the realm of healing. Acupuncture 1, 2, 3 157 pages richard tehfu tan, richard tehfu tan, omd, lac. All 3 holds certifications and licenses to practice acupuncture. Richard tan, this is a rebroadcast from february 26, 2011 dr.
Initially, it was my summaries of dr tan s 1, 2, 3 book as at the time i hadnt had the chance to attend his workshops and wanted to learn as much as i. In memory of dr richard tan simon altman acupuncturist. Tan s clinical pearls, will become your favorite reference for handson use in a clinical setting. Dr tan balance method acupuncture to treatinstant relief wrist pain, hamilton, nz this patient had left wrist pain for many months, pain was at. No longer do you have to try 5 10 acupuncture sessions to see if your treatment is correct. Xiaohong tan has so much knowledge and wisdom to share and i am very grateful to have had the opportunity to know her and to experience acupuncture.
Chens thinking forms the basis for understanding numerous other acupuncture systems such as dr. Coconut, acupuncture, and other natural preventive measures. Better to learn the laws of acupuncture, become skilled at them through knowledge and discipline, and then break out into your own successful expression of them. This is the dr tan s matrix file i created when i was beginning to learn the brilliant 6 systems of dr tan. It is a sad day for the acupuncture profession, dr. Coupled to clinical case studies, dr tan illustrates the unique use and indications of points he applies daily in his clinical practice. Buy cheap acupuncture books online acupuncture book rentals. Keown commences his book by hitching together a functional definition of qi chee to the sheetlike bands of tissue under our skin called fascia. The seminars are conducted by adi fromm and guy polak, both certified by dr.
Eileen yueling han, phd, lac, designed to teach acupuncture professionals how to utilize dr. Wang was so immediately and deeply affected by a resonance with his teachings that he instinctively bowed and asked to become his disciple on the spot. The dr richard tan balance method comes from a chinese family tradition different to the chinese medicine taught in the normal way. He has special training in osteopathy, applied kinesiology, acupuncture, physical therapy, and neuraltherapy. Tan s balance method showing visual quick reference of which meridian balances which other meridians. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mastering tung acupuncture distal imaging for fast pain. Twicken gives the reader a glimpse of the original balance method of acupuncture based on yi jing i ching theory as developed by dr.
Mar 26, 2020 former health secretary and herbal medicine advocate jaime galvez tan wants everyone to fortify their immune system with natural ways to combat the deadly novel coronavirus. Tan s successores had never been approved legally by dr. Tan is to create an institute of acupuncture where east and west work together to improve health and slow the aging process. Master tungs points are located opposite the affected area points on the head can treat. This retrospective case series analysis investigated a novel acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine diagnostic and treatment approach, and its efficacy results in treating allergic rhinitis. Because it focuses on where the pain or discomfort is and the acupuncture channels that run through it, it does not rely so much on a knowledge of syndromes. Tans chinese given name was tehfu maverick man in chinese but he styled himself as dan. Tan s strategy of twelve magical points, and shower of jewels. I have been watching brads webinars and have learned a lot from him. Developed over the course of 30 years, the balance method revolutionizes the way acupuncture is taught and practiced worldwide.
You and your patients no longer need to turn around, pray and wait to see the results of the treatments. Master tung ching chang has been referred to as the greatest acupuncture technician who ever lived. Richard teh fu tan the grand master of acupuncture to all students of dr. An advanced manual for the clinical application of the balance method, this book introduces the 12 extra points used in dr tans practice. He is specialized in treating and managing neurological, psychological disorders and pains. Though pinyin is the prefered romanziation method now, we still prefer to use tung as the name was originally translated. Tung died in 1975, he left behind his point book and his legacy. It is a crystalclear, 3step treatment strategy that provides logical, precise and effective stimulation of a minimal number of distal points, thereby avoiding aggravation of local areas of pain. Dr whisnant has authored 8 other books on the distal styles of master tung and dr tan s balance method of acupuncture. Fernando martins machado silveira, dra elisa alice pereira machado da silveira, et al. Knee and lower back pain instant results acupuncture. Ridder is a specialist in orthopedic and manual medicine, and he is a singer. Reconnect with the roots of the balance method while learning about new developments come as a presenter or participant and share your clinical experience with the balance method meet other experienced balance method practitioners and exchange new treatment options and diagnoses.
Tan balance method of acupuncture is a revolutionary treatment for pain and illness that gets results. Professional musicians with craniomandibular dysfunctions. Tans gift to our medicine is a palette of bold color to be applied to the broad canvas of the human meridian system. Does the novel integrative blood plus balance method approach of tans strong. Tan s gallbladder point top login or register to post comments. Tans chinese balance acupuncture for treatment of chronic neckshoulder pain. He was a scholar of the iching, and a traditional chinese physician from the shandong province in northern china, famous for the miraculous and spontaneous results he would obtain using just a few needles. Guy and adi are experienced acupuncture practitioners. Paul wang first met his primary acupuncture shifu master, dr.
Their pioneering work in integrating chinese medicine in israel has been widely. Measurement is always taken from the patients hand. The primary question associated with this research capstone was. Tan s strategy of twelve magical points continues the theory put forth by his previous books, twelve and twelve in acupuncture and twentyfour more in acupuncture. Jan 01, 2003 acupuncture balance method step by step by dr.
Knee and lower back pain instant results acupuncture with dr tan. Tans chinese balance acupuncture for treatment of chronic neckshoulder pain article pdf available in medical acupuncture 282 april 2016 with 14,749 reads how we measure reads. Providing clear guidance in the application of the balance method for common clinical complaints, both. Weichieh young is sometimes cited in books with the wadegiles romanized name weijie yang. Lea tam is an active acupuncturist in the clinic along with her son bell tam and daughter yvonne tam. Ridder leads the interdisciplinary therapy center of st. Initially, it was my summaries of dr tan s 1, 2, 3 book as at the time i continue reading practitioners. Both new and seasoned practitioners of the balance method will be amazed at the results that will be achieved by following the three basic steps outlined in acupuncture 1,2,3. You will know right away, often in less than 20 minutes. Waydan books the power of points is the first of a series of books by dr. Tans balance method to establish and elevate their needling practice offering details of the essential points. Practitioners this page is specifically to help practitioners of acupuncture and students of traditional chinese medicine.
Urban with a special focus on performing arts medicine and craniomandibular dysfunctions. Tan is mentioned whenever reference is made to his inventions in the history of chinese medicine. Richard tehfu tan has compiled years of experience into a simple and effective treatment manual. After fleeing for his life during the cultural revolution in china, master tung began to teach his secret acupuncture point system. Tan likes to refer to his students as flying tigers with a pair of wings. The mechanism of the neckshoulder pain musculoskeletal disorder is complicated, multifactorial, and sometimes unclear. This point description manual provides a thorough discussion and strategy of dr tans key points. He is a passionate advocate of acupuncture and chinese medicine and is dedicated to demystifying and simplifying acupuncture to help spread and disseminate these styles to the. Currently, he is a clinical associate professor in the university of the philippines college of medicine and is director of acupuncture services at the medical city. For those who are unfamiliar with dr tans method of acupuncture, it is based on the bagua, or 8 trigrams, of the classical chinese book, the yi jing i ching, or book of changes. Not only is this a good book for all acupuncturists to own, but its requiring reading, in my opinion, for patients. In memory of dr richard tan this is the dr tan s matrix file i created when i was beginning to learn the brilliant 6 systems of dr tan.