Part 2 , to view previous post please CLICK HERE When Will again presented in clinic on 13 January it had been almost 2 months since his last treatment and he has been extremely busy making up for lost time. His number one complaint was terrible sleep 5th Treatment Since Will had been responding … [Read more...]
Japanese Acupuncture benefits seriously ill Q Fever patient
April 19, 2009 By 3 Comments
In November 2008 Will presented in clinic suffering from sequelae of Q fever. Manifestations Incubation period is usually 2 to 3 weeks. The most common manifestation is flu-like symptoms with abrupt onset of fever, malaise, profuse perspiration, severe headache, myalgia (muscle pain), joint pain, … [Read more...]
Japanese Acupuncture treatment to relieve the symptoms of adult onset Chickenpox
April 6, 2009 By 6 Comments
During the past week I have been fortunate enough to assist my eldest daughter, Naomi negotiate the associated symptoms of adult onset chickenpox. As you may know adult onset chickenpox can be extremely severe resulting in diabolical headaches, overwhelming lethargy, high fever, aches and pains in … [Read more...]
The Art of Japanese Acupuncture
March 29, 2009 By 9 Comments
It is exactly 2 weeks since my return from Ikeda sensei's clinic and I am only just beginning to get a sense of what I learned. At sensei's clinic in Imabari, Japan, conversation was at a premium, a direct result of my diabolical Japanese literacy levels. Ikeda sensei's teaching was almost … [Read more...]
World Acupuncture Journeys in Japan
March 25, 2009 By 1 Comment
Greetings and Salutations, Welcome to the next stage in my journey to Imabari, Japan to visit Masakazu Ikeda sensei in an effort to further develop my skill in and understanding of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture. Today I am posting the final images of my stay in Shin-Osaka and selected images … [Read more...]
World Acupuncture in Shin Osaka, Japan
March 24, 2009 By 2 Comments
G'Day from Downunda, Here a few more images of my visit to Japan. I stayed at the 'New Osaka Hotel' just a stones throw from Shin- Osaka station, where I eventually boarded the 'Shinkansen' to Okayama. A very reasonable rate of US$70 including breakfast was available through 'Hotel Travel.com' … [Read more...]
World Acupuncture travels from Oz to Japan
March 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Here a some images of my recent journey to Japan to visit Japanese master practitioner Masakazu Ikeda. Hope you enjoy ! Lotsa, Alan 'StarClass', Japan keen patient Dan advised that I might upgrade at check in for A$250, after over an hour in the queue I thought it was a great idea. Northern … [Read more...]
Japanese Acupuncture with Masakazu Ikeda
March 16, 2009 By 6 Comments
Still in the throes of jetlag, I have decided to attempt to put the essence of my experience in Japan into words before I immerse myself in the editing of a plethora of images. I trust that the sensory perceptions received by me in the clinic of Japanese master acupuncturist Masakazu Ikeda sensei … [Read more...]
Japanese Acupuncture in Japan
March 6, 2009 By 2 Comments
Greetings and Salutations, After what has been an extremely busy week in clinic I am preparing to leave for Japan tomorrow morning. My visit to Imabari on the Island of Shikoku in Southern Japan to observe at Masakazu Ikeda sensei's clinic will be my first in 7 years and my anticipation grows by … [Read more...]
