What is Acupressure?
Acupressure is an energy balancing modality, using finger pressure, on specific points, along energy channels (meridians), that lie within the body. Acupressure is based on ancient Chinese Acupuncture theory. Acupuncture (needle therapy) and Acupressure (finger pressure therapy) together are referred to as, Acu-Theory. Acu-Theory originated in China and spread to Korea, Japan, Vietnam, France, Italy, the U.S. and Canada.
Acu-Theory’s Major Tenets:
- The Tao
- Yin and Yang Polarities
- Qi (pronounced Chi)
- Meridians & their 361 Acu-points
- 24 Hour Meridian Cycle
- Special Points (entry, exit, source, luo, tonification, sedation, accumulation, 5 elements, master & coupled)
- Five Element School
- Six Divisions School
- Strange Flows, or Extraordinary Vessels
- Pulse Assessment
- Alarm Points ( Mu & Shu) Assessment
- Local and Distal Point Method
- Cun (pronounced chun) Body Inch Measurement
- Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine