Acupoints and Meridians Made Easy!

Using anatomical terminology I describe the pathway of the Large Intestine Meridian

Using anatomical terminology I describe the pathway of the Lung Meridian

The Wonders of Gallbladder 21 Due to its location, GB 21 is in the perfect position to relieve neck and shoulder pain. Pain and stiffness are often the result of Qi backing up or stagnating in a particular area. By massaging GB 21, we encourage the Qi to move and flow again. Combining soothing massage to the muscles of the neck and shoulder, with attention to GB 21 is a simple and effective way to relieve local pain. Check out the blog post for great pictures and location tips http://bigtreehealing.com/wonders-gallbladder-21/

Shoulder pain is a challenge! I never realized how much I relied on my shoulders until I experienced limiting shoulder pain. Every little action with my hands created pain in my shoulder. There are many causes of shoulder pain. Fortunately, there are many acupressure points for relieving shoulder pain. Let me introduce you to two acupoints that can be used to reduce shoulder pain: San Jiao 14 and Large Intestine 15 Connect to blog post and pictures  

Shoulder pain is a challenge! I never realized how much I relied on my shoulders until I experienced limiting shoulder pain. Every little action with my hands created pain in my shoulder. There are many causes of shoulder pain. Fortunately, there are many acupressure points for relieving shoulder pain. Let me introduce you to two acupoints that can be used to reduce shoulder pain: San Jiao 14 and Large Intestine 15 Connect to blog post and pictures  

How to contact, press, or massage an acupressure point is one of the most common questions people ask me. Below is my protocol for working with acupressure (also known as acupoints, points, acupuncture points). 7 Steps for contacting acupressure points: Be centered, grounded, and connected to your breath and energy Allow your energy to guide you as you gently place your finger or thumb on the acupressure point As you make contact, allow all of your mental focus and awareness to seep through your body to the acupressure point Allow your pressure to sink into the point Always notice how your pressure is being received Ask the person to verbalize if they want more or less pressure. Notice if their breathing becomes restrained (lighten your pressure), or more relaxed (you have the right amount of pressure). Keep your intention focused while sensing theQi (energy) at the acupressure point. You will feel an urge to vary the depth, to use small circular massage, or to be still – follow that urge. These urges are your intuition responding to the Qi. This is your direct guidance from the Qi. Complete blog post here 

How to contact, press, or massage an acupressure point is one of the most common questions people ask me. Below is my protocol for working with acupressure (also known as acupoints, points, acupuncture points). 7 Steps for contacting acupressure points: Be centered, grounded, and connected to your breath and energy Allow your energy to guide you as you gently place your finger or thumb on the acupressure point As you make contact, allow all of your mental focus and awareness to seep through your body to the acupressure point Allow your pressure to sink into the point Always notice how your pressure is being received Ask the person to verbalize if they want more or less pressure. Notice if their breathing becomes restrained (lighten your pressure), or more relaxed (you have the right amount of pressure). Keep your intention focused while sensing theQi (energy) at the acupressure point. You will feel an urge to vary the depth, to use small circular massage, or to be still – follow that urge. These urges are your intuition responding to the Qi. This is your direct guidance from the Qi. Complete blog post here 

Bladder 40 is used to relieve low back pain Bladder 40 is the Command Point of the back. Command Points are one of many categories of acupoints used in Chinese medicine. As the Command of the Back, Bladder 40 is an essential point to add into your sessions aimed at relieving low back pain. Regardless of the type of hands-on healing you practice, adding in acupoints is a way to offer more relief to your clients. Complete blog post here

Bladder 40 is used to relieve low back pain Bladder 40 is the Command Point of the back. Command Points are one of many categories of acupoints used in Chinese medicine. As the Command of the Back, Bladder 40 is an essential point to add into your sessions aimed at relieving low back pain. Regardless of the type of hands-on healing you practice, adding in acupoints is a way to offer more relief to your clients. Complete blog post here

  San Jiao acupoints for stuffy ears The San Jiao meridian begins on the fourth finger, travels up the arm and neck, then wraps closely around the ear before ending next to the eyebrow   Click for full blog post with pictures

  San Jiao acupoints for stuffy ears The San Jiao meridian begins on the fourth finger, travels up the arm and neck, then wraps closely around the ear before ending next to the eyebrow   Click for full blog post with pictures

Acupressure to relieve elbow pain Gentle, hands-on contact to specific acupressure points can help soothe elbow pain. By gently rubbing or massaging acupressure points near the elbow, pain and restricted motion are reduced. Acupressure points, also known as acupoint points, acupuncture points, or simply points, come from Chinese medicine. Millions of people have been benefiting from the healing potential of acupoints for more than 5,000 years. It’s certainly worth a try! Click for complete blog post and pictures