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Applied Channel Theory
Six Channel Physiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
with Dr. Jason D. Robertson
This interactive seven-part seminar will combine six Zoom lectures with a capstone hands-on seminar. Applied Channel Theory (經絡醫學 jīng luò yī xué) is a current of thinking in contemporary acupuncture which strives to reintroduce classical physiological systems in the modern clinic. Developed by Beijing professor Wang Ju-yi (王居易) during 50 years of practice, it is an approach to diagnosis and treatment which allows for innovation and flexibility. The goal of this series is not to provide a collection of protocols for individual diseases but instead to foster a conceptualization in each student’s mind of a moving, living system. Through the development and application of a classical way of seeing anatomy, physiology and pathology, students will open doors to new clinical insight while creating skills for truly individualized acupuncture treatments.
At the heart of Applied Channel Theory is a belief that clinical results will improve significantly if one can combine classical systems with palpatory diagnostic technique. For this reason, a true transmission of Professor Wang’s life work must include not only theory but also technical training in careful channel examination. Before his passing in 2017, Dr. Wang would invite students for two-week extended seminars in his Beijing clinic. Lectures would be followed by clinical demonstration and hands-on palpation practice so that each student could develop an acupuncture style of their own that is rooted in core classical foundations.
It is exciting to have an opportunity to re-create this more thorough training in Applied Channel Theory for students in the 21st century. The structure of the class will involve six live online lectures over a six-month period followed by a three-day in-person intensive. By spreading the information out over a series of interactive lectures, students will be able to learn at a natural pace while slowly integrating and preparing for the extended seminar where the material will truly come to life.
Class Details
Free seminar. Start time 19.30 hrs. 2024 September 26 (click here to subscribe)
Online seminar 1. 19.30-21.30 hrs on Thursday 2024 October 17
Online seminar 2. 19.30-21.30 hrs on Thursday 2024 November 14
Online seminar 3. 19.30-21.30 hrs on Thursday 2024 December 12
Online seminar 4. 19.30-21.30 hrs on Thursday 2025 January 16
Online seminar 5. 19.30-21.30 hrs on Thursday 2025 February 13
Online seminar 6. 19.30-21.30 hrs on Thursday 2025 March 13
In-person seminar. 10.00-18.00 hrs Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March 2025
There will be a free two-hour lecture introducing Applied Channel Theory
Overview of Applied Channel Theory as a ‘current of thinking’ (學派 xué pài)
Introduction to channel palpation in acupuncture
Clinical reasoning in East Asian medicine
Foundations of point location and needling
Part one
Taiyin as a post-natal system
Discussion of common Taiyin palpated findings
Clinical application of Taiyin point pairings
Part Two
Yangming as a system with cold, heat and qi stasis patterns
Discussion of common Yangming palpated findings
Clinical application of Yangming point pairings
Part Three
Shaoyin as regulator of Heat and Cold; affected by all other channels
Discussion of common Shaoyin palpated findings
Clinical application of Shaoyin point pairings
Part Four
Taiyang, musculoskeletal complaints and external applications
Strategies for distal palpation in structural complaints
Discussion of common Taiyang palpated findings
Clinical application of Taiyang point pairings
Part Five
Jueyin as a system of blood giving rise to qi
Discussion of common Jueyin palpated findings
Clinical application of Jueyin point pairings
Final thoughts before in-person gathering
Part Six
Shaoyang, the Sanjiao and the regulation of pivots
A discussion of pelvic alignment
Discussion of common Shaoyang palpated findings
Clinical application of Shaoyang point pairings
Part Seven - Point Location and Channel Examination Practicum with Live Case Presentations
This three-day event will bring the information to life with hands-on instruction and practice. In the last years of his work with his senior apprentices, Professor Wang began to return to the absolute primacy of careful point location. This was likely due to his realization that training which emphasized theory without student embodiment led to less than satisfactory clinical results. In that spirit, this class will involve instruction in both channel examination and point location of all major points discussed in earlier classes. Each day will alternate between lectures and extensive time for supervised hands-on practice. This will include student needling practice of commonly used point pairs and live clinical demonstration by the instructor. Some additional lecture material may also be presented based on questions presented by students in the months leading up to the class.
Practical information
The online seminars will take place via Zoom and will be recorded for the students to review until the next seminar. This is all possible via our online portal. Here you can also download the digital hand-out and find the Zoom link. Everything will be clearly explained in advance and there will be a moderator present every seminar to assist if there are any technical problems.
About the teacher
Dr. Jason D. Robertson is the co-author of Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine (Eastland Press, 2008) with his teacher Professor Wang Ju-yi (王居易). Dr. Robertson has studied Chinese language for 30 years and trained in Chinese medicine in Chengdu and Beijing. He currently maintains a private practice in Seattle, WA USA and is a full-time faculty member at the Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine (www.sieam.edu). Dr. Robertson has taught courses on acupuncture channel theory and diagnosis around the world and has been recognized by the Beijing Administration of Chinese Medicine as one of five official apprentices of Wang Ju-yi (王居易).
More information about Applied Channel Theory, including articles in English and Chinese can be found at www.channelpalpation.org.
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