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...]
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...]
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...]
Why Traditional Japanese Acupuncture?
March 2, 2009 By 2 Comments
Greetings n Salutations, Here are some very good reasons why you might choose Japanese Acupuncture, as a patient and/or student. Two very different emails about the tradition of Acupuncture, one from a student and the other from a patient Whilst I am very grateful to be the subject of their … [Read more...]
Fiery Musical Luminations from Luminate 09
February 17, 2009 By 1 Comment
Greetings n Salutations, This will be my final post regarding the Luminate 09 Music and Lifestyle Festival. I must confess ! On the final night in the midst of an inspirational set by Adham Shaikh, who's music and my desire to capture pertinent images of Adham in full swing was my primary … [Read more...]
World Acupuncture 2009
January 15, 2009 By 3 Comments
I hope 2009 thus far has been as kind to you as it has too me. Clinic has been busy and there seems to be a much more optimistic air about the place. David, Adam,Andrew and Efrat, day one clinic 2009. The last three months of 2008 saw very little rideable surf and constant onshore winds … [Read more...]
Traditional Japanese Acupuncture Workshop Schedule for 2009
December 21, 2008 By 3 Comments
Welcome to the last http://worldacupunctureblog.com clinical post for 2008. It has been a phenomenal year and I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to my colleagues and students for their interest and commitment to the development and refinement of Traditional Japanese … [Read more...]
Masakazu Ikeda DVD’s
December 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Welcome to one of World Acupuncture’s last posts before Christmas 2008. Firstly and most importantly I would like to say a BIG thank you for participating in the inaugural year of worldacupunctureblog.com, it has been a virtual adventure to say the least. Finally we have just about sorted all the … [Read more...]
Japanese Acupuncture V Chinese Acupuncture
November 16, 2008 By 2 Comments
This article was written and submitted for publication by Kelly Kilpatrick. Many thanks for your interest and commitment Kelly. The Difference between Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture When you think of acupuncture, it’s natural to think Chinese in the same breath. Not many people are familiar … [Read more...]
