Korean Hand Therapy KHT has taken Korea by storm and spread to 50 countries worldwide. Since starting in Japan in 1978, there are now 17 foreign countries in Asia, Europe and the Americas have KHT centres teaching the techniques. Korea has 190 centres and over four million people worldwide have taken training. What is KHT? KHT is a unique and versatile style of micro reflex acupuncture. Precise mapping of all the body TCM points are reflected on the hand enabling practitioners to apply all acupuncture paradigms from normal point stimulation, reduction and tonification to 5 element practice and the use of extraordinary channels. KHT provides an additional treatment approach to quickly and effectively resolve today s complex health problems through traditional energetic medicine. Those practitioners embarking on this relatively new field will discover that KHT has the potential to revolutionize a patient s acceptance of acupuncture, regardless of the system of acupuncture in which they have been trained. What imbalances/illnesses can KHT be used for? KHT can be used to treat all the modern diseases and disorders that body acupuncture and other therapies such as reflexology and aromatherapy are used for. Korean Hand Therapy The advantages of KHT use in a practice setting In clinical practice, KHT can be easily integrated with traditional body acupuncture KHT offers a range of non-invasive techniques that can be utilised for those with a fear of needles or invasive therapies such as children. It is also useful for those with mobility problems such as the elderly and disabled, as treatment only takes place on the hands. Corresponding points can be used on the hands to avoid use of traditional points located in areas of the body such as Ren1 and Du1. Little equipment is needed. A patient can be treated fully clothed, sitting on a chair. KHT is easily learned, safe to use, and may be administered through simple finger pressure. The needles are much smaller and their depth of penetration is much shallower (about 1mm), thus the discomfort of treatment is minimised. There are no vital structures or organs in the region of the treatment points that may be damaged inadvertently. KHT is increasingly being used in multi bed clinics because of its speed of treatment Practitioners can demonstrate self-treatment techniques to the patient Enables the practitioner to self-treat Page 1 of 15
Three Main Theories of KHT The three main theories in KHT are Correspondence Theory, Micro meridian Theory and Five Finger Theory Correspondence Theory The hands reflect the anatomy and physiology of the whole body; therefore, all the functions of the internal organs can be controlled by stimulating corresponding points and areas on the hands for the treatment and prevention of disease. Micromeridian Theory There are 14 micro meridians on each hand and 345 points on these 14 meridians. By stimulating the points on the micromeridian and/or the micromeridian pathway itself, the physiological function of the whole body can be regulated. Five finger Theory Clinical experiments performed by In-Soon Park (1989) suggest that each finger corresponds to one of the zhang organs and reflects as well as influences the energy of that organ. Main Diagnostic Methods in KHT Korean Hand Therapy Yin Yang Pulse Diagnosis Korbin (1990) notes in a homeostatic state, the relative pulse strength of the carotid and radial arteries should be about equal on each side of the body. The carotid and vertebral artery pulses reflect the evenness of cerebral blood flow. Since both the vertebral and radial arteries arise from the subclavian artery, the strength of radial pulse can be used as substitute for the vertebral artery if the wrist is held at the level of the heart. The concept of the cerebral blood flow in KHT was first mentioned in the Yellow Emperor s Classic of Internal Medicine (LingShu, Chapter 9, ZhongShi), but has not been utilized in clinical experience for a long time because of its vague and poor explanation. Dr Yoo (the modern day founder of KHT) discovered the yin yang pulse diagnostic method that is used to discern the abnormality of the zhang fu organs by comparing the widths and the sizes of the radial and carotid pulses. When the renying (ST9) pulse is twice as large as the cunkou (LU9) pulse, the disease is in the foot shaoyang channel of Gall bladder. When it is twice as large and impetuous, the disease is in the hand shaoyang channel of triple warmer when the renying pulse is twice as large as the cunkou pulse, the foot shaoyang channel of gallbladder should be purged and the foot jueyin channel of liver should be invigorated (LingShu, Chapter 9, ZhongShi) Three Constitutions Theory There have been many diagnostic theories and methods throughout Oriental medical history. It seems that almost no one has provided an objective and systematic method in order to diagnose the excess or deficiency state of the Zhang Fu organs. Determining the conditions of the Zhang Fu organs is the main key point in the advanced level of Oriental medicine. In revealing the states of the 12 Viscera and Bowels, the Three Constitutions Theory makes use of the Five Elements Theory upon which it is based. Page 2 of 15
Workshop details at a glance Schedule: Credits: Prerequisites: CPD: Cost: Accreditation: Certification: Material: See website for dates & locations www.jongbaik.co.uk 13 contact hours per weekend These workshops are open to all health practitioners and acupuncture students. If you are unsure of your suitability please contact us. Valid as CPD development See website for details ATCM KHT Headquarters (Seoul) Levels I, II & IV certified by Jong Baik Education Level III certified by KHT Institute HQ in Seoul, Korea, upon completion of Level I,II & III. Practitioners will be awarded the title cert KHT Seoul All consumables to use during workshop & workshop notes included in fee KHT I Open to acupuncture students, qualified acupuncture practitioners and all other health practitioners. Attendance at this workshop will result in a certificate of completion at Level I and will provide enough knowledge for practitioners to begin practicing KHT and gain experience before they embark on Level II. It is strongly recommended that practitioners also complete the other levels, although this is not obligatory. Workshop details at a glance KHT II Open to acupuncture students, qualified acupuncture practitioners and all other health practitioners. Attendance at this workshop will result in a certificate of completion. It is strongly recommended that practitioners also complete the other levels, although this is not obligatory. KHT III Only students who have completed KHT Level I & II can attend. Attendance at this workshop would result in the issuing of an accredited certificate from KHT headquarters in Seoul, Korea and will entitle the student to use the letters cert KHT Seoul after their name. KHT IV Only students who have completed KHT Levels I, II & III can attend. Attendance at this workshop would result in the issuing of a completion certificate from Jong Baik Education. Page 3 of 15
Korean Hand Therapy I Syllabus Day 1 Introduction: What is Korean Hand Therapy (KHT)? History of KHT Advantages of KHT over other therapies Possible mechanisms underlying KHT Introduction to the three main theories of KHT Correspondence Theory 14 Micro Meridian Theory (& 401 points) 5 Finger Theory Precautions & contraindications KHT I Syllabus Correspondence Theory Representation of the body on the hand: The palmar side of the hand The dorsal side of the hand Fingers The method for locating correspondence points Correspondence treatments and prescriptions Correct use of KHT therapeutic instruments including probe, needles, needle inserter, moxa, blood letter and press pellets (gold and silver) Supervised practice sessions Introduction to 14 Micro Meridian Theory Discussion of A Micro Meridian (Conception Vessel) Circulation Explanation of important points (comparison with corresponding body points) Use of A Micro Meridian for various symptoms The front mo points (alarm points) Diagnosis & treatment of acute problems Supervised practice sessions and treatment of students Page 4 of 15
Day 2 Discussion of B Micro Meridian (Governing Vessel) Circulation Explanation of important points (comparison with corresponding body points) Use of B Micro Meridian for various symptoms Distribution of upper & lower extremity nerves and KHT The back shu points Diagnosis & treatment of chronic problems Introduction to KHT Moxa Thermotherapy & body temperature Immunity (white blood cells & lymphocytes) Sympathetic & parasympathetic nerves Mechanisms underlying KHT Moxa Precautions & contraindications KHT I Syllabus Supervised practice sessions and treatment of students Page 5 of 15
Korean Hand Therapy II Syllabus Day 1 Review of A & B Micro Meridians 3 Yin Micro Meridians (Lu,P,Ht) Circulation Comparison between body meridians and hand micro meridians Important point locations Related symptoms and applications Tonification & reduction methods (needling and press pellets) Five element points Well, Spring, Stream, River, Sea Related symptoms & applications KHT II Syllabus 3 Yang Micro Meridians (LI, SI, SJ) Circulation Comparison between body meridians and hand micro meridians Important point locations Related symptoms and applications Tonification & reduction methods (needling and press pellets) Death pulse Identification Treatment Supervised practice sessions and treatment of students Page 6 of 15
Day 2 3 Yin Micro Meridians (Kid,Liv,Sp) Circulation Comparison between body meridians and hand micro meridians Important point locations Related symptoms and applications Tonification & reduction methods (needling and press pellets) 3 Yang Micro Meridians (St,Bl,GB) Circulation Comparison between body meridians and hand micro meridians Important point locations Related symptoms and applications Tonification & reduction methods (needling and press pellets) KHT II Syllabus 4 Pulse Points E8- Carotid Artery I2- Vertebral & Radial Artery Location & uses Supervised practice sessions and treatment of students Page 7 of 15
Day 1 Korean Hand Therapy III Syllabus Diagnosis in KHT Three one constitution theory Yin Yang pulse taking Introduction to Three One Constitution Theory Abdominal palpation (St25, Sp15, Ren 4/5) Classification of Yang excess, Kid excess, Yin excess How to diagnose the three one constitutions Non Five elements practitioners please note: There is no disadvantage if you have not studies Five Elements acupuncture. This KHT workshop provides all of the information necessary for you to understand and apply this theory KHT III Syllabus Yin excess syndrome Diagnosis in yin excess syndrome Progress of disorders in yin excess syndrome Experiments to confirm yin excess syndrome Disorders in yin excess syndrome Treatment in yin excess syndrome Yang excess syndrome Diagnosis in yang excess syndrome Progress of disorders in yang excess syndrome Effects on spine in yang excess syndrome Experiments to confirm yang excess syndrome Disorders in yang excess syndrome Treatment in yang excess syndrome Kidney excess syndrome Diagnosis in kidney excess syndrome Progress of disorders in kidney excess syndrome Experiments to confirm kidney excess syndrome Disorders in kidney excess syndrome Treatment in kidney excess syndrome Yin yang pulse taking Principle and goal of yin yang pulse diagnosis Importance of yin yang pulse diagnosis How to take the pulse The location of the pulse The position and attitude Feeling the pulse Controlling the carotid (st9) and radial pulse (lu9) Experiment on yin yang pulse Page 8 of 15
Day 2 Explanation of five-element prescription (4 needle technique) Introduction Main principles of five-element therapy The five-shu points: Jing well, ying spring, shu stream, jing river and he sea Tonification and sedation prescriptions of five elements 1. Jungbang (tonifying method) 2. Sungbang (sedating method) 3. Hanbang (cold dispelling method) 4. Yolbang (heat dispelling method) KHT III Syllabus Supervised practice sessions and treatment of students Page 9 of 15
Day 1 Korean Hand Therapy IV Syllabus The difference between Jasa (disease in its own organ) Osa (disease transferred from another organ) Introduction to advanced Four Needle Technique 1. Pung Bang (wind) 2. Hwa Bang (fire) 3. Sup Bang (damp) 4. Jo Bang (dry) 5. Su Bang (water) KHT IV Syllabus PM (1:30-4:00) Introduction to Birth Constitutions (Un-Ki Constitutions) Five elements & six energies (qi) KHT style Un-Ki constitution Diseases of right & left sides Theory of positional structures of jang bu organs Page 10 of 15
Day 2 Disease development index according to the structure of jang bu location Influence un-ki constitution on the structure of jang bu location Disease deterioration index of un-ki constitution Explanation of difference between three one and birth constitution Discussion & treatment of case studies Review of Five Finger Theory KHT IV Syllabus Introduction to constitutional ring therapy Prescription 1. Coloured ring 2. Non coloured ring 3. Mixed rings 4. Numerous rings (2-3) Treatment 1. Liv excess/deficient 2. Ht excess/deficient 3. Sp excess/deficient 4. Lu excess/deficient Please note: Jong Baik Education reserve the right to change a taught section topic without prior notice Page 11 of 15
What previous students have said about the workshops and KHT: I have been practising KHT for 8 years and have some really excellent results both using KHT as a stand-alone therapy and also in conjunction with body acupuncture. Recently I treat a young female who had debilitating rheumatoid arthritis I diagnosed her as Kidney Excess and used Sanjiao Sung Bang needle treatment. Her symptoms after the first session were reduced by about 70%. After a short number of treatments she is now fully recovered. I have been practicing KHT for 3 years and have found it invaluable in treating certain conditions. I use KHT on every patient. It works so well for patients that are needle phobic. KHT has definitely improved patient response. Relaxation is greater, people enjoy it. I would recommend adding KHT to every treatment KHT has completely changed the way I treat patients. I now only occasionally use body acupuncture. I have had some amazing results. I recently treat a patient for skin problems and I had tried everything on her and decided to try KHT which I had just returned from the advanced practitioner course. After giving her one treatment I saw her the following week and her skin condition had virtually gone. Student Feedback I have been practising KHT for approximately 7 years. I now only diagnose patients using KHT and then apply both a body acupuncture treatment as well as a KHT treatment. My success rate and speed of recovery rate has most definitely improved. I recently treat a patient with chronic IBS. I only used KHT with her and so far the results have been really encouraging. She no longer has griping pain after every meal and there is also no bowel urgency now. I think perhaps 2 or three more treatments and she will be back to normal Thoroughly enjoyable. Jong s knowledge is endless and his teaching style is so enthusiastic. I can t wait to come back for more Thanks for a fantastic course, I feel KHT has really improved my understand of 5 elements and TCM in general. I thoroughly enjoyed the course We treat both patients and relatives with KHT and in some cases patients are so poorly the subtle treatment that KHT provides works really well for patients. Treating patients using KHT is so convenient. I massage a lot and often am rushed to also fit in a full TCM body treatment. In these cases, I just simply apply KHT while the patient is being massaged. The whole process of patient intake, diagnosis and treatment is so logical. All treatment protocols are tabled out for you I therefore feel very confident in both the diagnosis and treatment of patients using KHT KHT Workshops accredited by ATCM Page 12 of 15
What students have said about the workshops: (all direct quotes from anonymous feedback forms) I enjoyed the course very much The course was excellent, very enjoyable and pleasant company. Will be back for more Very enjoyable. See you again in September. Jong.by the way.where do you get your energy from?! Lectures, materials and demonstrations are well balanced and interesting very very good! Am very happy to go away and start using it. Also very good support throughout course and once qualified great support afterwards, you must work 24 hours a day! Thank you so much 10/10! Student Feedback The course is very intense. I hadn t realised just how much information there is to take in. However, the diagnostic system is very pragmatic AND objective, and so I feel confident that my diagnosis even though I m only newly qualified.is not too far off the mark. My TCM pulse taking will take years to refine and I much prefer the abdomen palpation and Yin Yang pulse taking in KHT I enjoyed the course and feedback from my patients has been very positive Most enjoyable. Maybe a lot of stuff in a little time, but then there is the opportunity to revisit on follow up weekends which is brilliant. Looking forward to doing it again.can t wait My practice is multi-bed, low cost and KHT suits me perfectly. My patients love it and I m having real success. Most fascinating for me is the change I have noticed in some of my patients since I have added KHT to their treatment. Page 13 of 15
About Jong Baik Dip Ac Dip KHT Ac BA MSc MBAcC PhD Candidate (Wales) Jong Baik is an established lecturer with an enthusiastic, intense and also relaxed style of teaching Specialises in Micro Acupuncture Systems- KHT (Korean Hand Acupuncture Therapy), Auricular (E Chim & Ear Reflex Zone Therapy), Sujok (Korean Hand & Foot Acupuncture), Eye Acupuncture, Nose Acupuncture Qualified in Sinology including Chinese Classics (including The Book of Changes, Book of Difficulty, Yellow Emperors Inner Cannon ) Has deep knowledge of both TCM and Five Element Acupuncture (Sa am Acupuncture). Apprenticed under various TCM, KHT and Auricular masters in South Korea Has been working as part of a palliative care team in a hospice in Darlington for 7 years Is the only accredited lecturer of KHT and Auricular Therapy (E Chim & Ear Reflex Zone) in Europe and has been teaching to BAcC, BMAS, ATCM and AACP practitioners for the past 7 years Visiting Lecturer to the Universities of Coventry & Glyndwr About Jong Further Baik Information Page 14 of 15
KHT Workshop Application Form Please send this completed application form or apply online (www.jongbaik.co.uk all credit/debit cards accepted) Please enclose a cheque payable to Jong Baik. Places are not confirmed until payment is cleared. Special Offer Code: KHT I Workshop: Date: Location: KHT II Workshop: Date: Location: KHT III Workshop: Date: Location: KHT IV Workshop: Date: Location: Name: Address: Workshop Application Form Post Code: Tel: Home: Mobile: Email: Relevant Qualifications: Please return completed form & payment to: Jong Baik Education 11 Pinewood Close Darlington County Durham DL1 4US Page 15 of 15