Abdominal Diagnosis
Acupuncture
Explore abdominal examination, acupuncture treatment principles and clinical techniques through a structured combination of theory, demonstrations and hands-on practice.
Clinical Demonstrations
Hands-On Training
From Abdominal Examination to Clinical Application
This course introduces the foundations, development and clinical approach of abdominal diagnosis acupuncture. It explores practical examination methods, acupoint positioning and acupuncture techniques, with a focus on connecting assessment findings to clinical decision-making. Instructor-led demonstrations and supervised practice support the application of concepts in real-world clinical scenarios.
What You Will Explore
Abdominal Examination
Origins, development, physical examination methods and common abdominal assessment points.
Acupoint Positioning
Abdominal organ correspondence, the twelve Mu points, and relevant chest and abdominal points.
Treatment Techniques
Fire-point and metal–water-point approaches, warming/cooling methods and clinical treatment strategies.
Practical Training
Live demonstrations, instructor-guided exercises and discussion of clinical applications.
A Structured Learning Journey
A progressive programme covering core principles, clinical techniques and practical case applications.
Day 1 · Foundations
01. Origins, development, key principles and clinical characteristics of abdominal diagnosis acupuncture.
02. Fire-point diagnosis and metal–water-point treatment approaches, including point combinations and a menopausal-symptom case discussion.
03. Warming and cooling acupuncture techniques and their use alongside other acupuncture methods.
04. Live demonstrations and hands-on practice.
Day 2 · Clinical Methods
01. Common abdominal examination positions, their corresponding approaches and structured assessment methods.
02. Physical examination practice led by Professor Wang.
03. Live clinical demonstrations, including needle-manipulation methods coordinated with breathing and the discussion of abdominal symptoms and Qi regulation.
Day 3 · Practical Applications
01. Auxiliary assessment techniques for the neck and back, with related treatment approaches.
02. Clinical strategies for neck and shoulder pain, the BL43 region, and lower back pain.
03. Approaches to structural imbalance using abdominal diagnosis acupuncture.
04. Practical demonstrations, questions and troubleshooting during hands-on sessions.
Professor Ying Wang
Abdominal Diagnosis Acupuncture Instructor
◆ Professor of Acupuncture, UK Academy of Chinese Medicine
◆ Distinguished Expert, Swiss University of Chinese Medicine
◆ Distinguished Expert, French Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine
◆ Executive Vice President, Overseas Alumni Association of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
◆ General Manager, overseas acupuncture technology development team “Acupuncture Dream Factory”
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Classroom & Practical Learning
Theory & Classroom Learning
Demonstration & Practice
Illustrative photographs from previous training activities; not necessarily the April 2025 course.
Interested in Upcoming Training?
The course shown above took place on 25–27 April 2025. For future course dates or enquiries, please contact Yong Ho TCM.
