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...]
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...]
Life, Death and Japanese Acupuncture
February 24, 2009 By 2 Comments
After a short, sharp session of Strewbee, “Fabulous Flying Fabric Frisbee” in the park outside clinic at ‘The Gabba’ in Brisbane, my students and I commenced a very enjoyable, comfortably busy Saturday morning in clinic. After finishing clinic around 1.15 pm, we ‘chowed’ (ate) down our tucker … [Read more...]
World Acupuncture on the West Coast of New Zealand
February 20, 2009 By 1 Comment
Gooday, Thanks for visiting. I trust I have done some justice to The Land of Lord of the Rings in one of the final pictorial post's of my recent travels in the Shaky Isles. Wonderful hospitality, amazing weather, magnificent scenery, pristine waters, trusty hire car, some seriously fine … [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...]
Luminations of Fun n Games
February 16, 2009 By 1 Comment
G'Day, hope all is well in your world, A few more images from' Luminate 09'. It was a privilege to be amongst people so intent on celebrating Life in such an entertaining way. Lotsa, Alan Daily Jam Session, the boys get down n dirty In Da Groove Havin A Real Good Time No Age Limit at Luminate … [Read more...]
A Sunny Summer Sunday at Rainbow Bay
February 15, 2009 By 2 Comments
This is the reason I live where I live but population in the water demands extremely early surf sessions. As was the case last Sunday, the ocean was producing some magic and the hordes descended on my lil beachside village. Just a Few of Todays Crew The Boys on Hand Just In Case More Crew A Few … [Read more...]
Japanese Acupuncture, Non Hodgkins Lymphoma and Chemotherapy
February 14, 2009 By 1 Comment
Greetings from Rainbow Bay on a Magnificent Summer Sunday morning, Even at 5am today (that is just light), the surf was crowded, whilst the waves are of significant of size and proportion, I find it somewhat difficult to enjoy the level of aggressive behavior required to snare and surf a wave when … [Read more...]
