Dialogues on Applied Channel Theory

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jason Robertson has a follow-up discussion with Yefim Gamgoneishvili  about the concept of the five minds and how they might relate to the seven emotions. The discussion takes ideas outlined in an earlier episode and further explores strategies for approaching psycho-emotional patterns ( 證 zhèng) .  Using this lens, careful differentiation of more commonplace sign...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Nyssa and Jonathan reminicse about Dr. Wang, especially his love for swimming. They discuss the impact of Dr. Wang's approach to life on their clinical approach, from his curiousity to never being in a rush.  

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Yefim discusses with Jonathan the treatment of a patient suffering from chronic upper back pain. He describes in detail the palpatory findings both distally and locally, while also analysing the points selected for treatment. There is discussion on the selection of BL-43 (膏肓 gao huang), along with the other four "huang" points. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Nyssa Tang and Jason Robertson discuss a series of recent cases, how palpation and questioning shaped their diagnosis and insights gleaned from results.  In particular, the cases have revolved around the impact of modern life on Taiyin physiology.  Favorite point pairs are discussed and the mechanisms of their action are considered. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mei Li and Jonathan Chang discuss Dr. Wang's concept of channel confusion and exhaustion. Mei talks about her experiences treating American patients who have developed channel confusion from the use of antibiotics and steroid medications, including ways to rehabilitate the channels.  

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jonathan Chang and Jason Robertson discuss the relationship of Yangsheng/ 養生 (Nourishing Life Practices) to the channel system.  An understanding of the physiological role of the channel system is fundamental to the flexible clinical application of Applied Channel Theory. What is sometimes overlooked however is how our conception of physiological process can be...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jason Robertson joins Nyssa Tang for a discussion of how an initial exposure to Dr. Wang Juyi began a process which slowly changed an understanding of the practice of acupuncture.  Applied Channel Theory is an approach to East Asian Medicine which can be readily integrated with other approaches to practice.  The key is to develop strategies for using six channel th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jason Robertson and Mei Li discuss some of Dr. Wang's ideas about needling on the head.  The discussion includes his well-known use of Du-19 (hou ding) as well as other points he often used.  Conditions successfully treated as well as common strategies for palpation in diagnosis and point location are described.  

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Nyssa and Jon talk about Dr. Wang Ju-yi's approach to treating facial paralysis. Nyssa also shares an interesting personal experience with facial paralysis while she studied with Dr. Wang in Beijing.  

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Yefim discusses Professor Wang Ju-yi's understanding of the five minds and how he has incorporated these concepts into his clinical practice for the treatment of psycho-emotional disorders. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jason and Mei Li discuss an interesting and difficult case treated with acupuncture. Mei Li describes her initial intimidation treating a case of gangrene and threatened amputation.  As the discussion unfolds, certain diagnostic and treatment principles in dermatology using Applied Channel Theory are described. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Nyssa talks about the channels as a living system that can reveal a patient's "story." Later in the episode, Nyssa also explains Dr. Wang's bamboo steamer analogy of the six levels. Finally, Jonathan gives a brief description of one of Dr. Wang's massage techniques. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jason Robertson discusses source and collateral points with Mei Li. The conversation begins with her experience being treated by Dr. Wang for a difficult skin condition and how that has shaped her understanding of using this common point-pair strategy in Applied Channel Theory. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Yefim Gamgoneishvili discusses his methods of diagnosing orthopedic disorders by using a point pressing technique.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Nyssa and Jonathan discuss the effect of the natural and social environments on the channels, including on people in New York and Beijing during COVID-19.  

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Yefim Gamgoneishvili talks about his experiences treating patients in rural Guatemala, including the treatment of a patient who suffered from a scorpion sting.  We also have a brief discussion on the clinical use of the point pair SI-3 with BL-62. 

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