About your tutor: Jong Baik

Korean Hand Therapy (KHT) is a great addition to standard treatment, can be used quickly and easily also in emergency situations and is an impressive stand-alone therapy. This is a concise introduction to KHT which includes theory and practice in a packed day, giving you the basics you can apply immediately in your clinic. You will learn:

Introduction to Korean Hand Therapy (KHT)
History of KHT
How KHT works- mechanisms underlying KHT
Precautions and Contraindications
Treatment & Equipment Options (Invasive & Non-Invasive)

  • Acupressure using a probe, hand roller and/or acupressure discs
  • Acupuncture using needles
  • Moxibustion

Introduction to KHT Correspondence Theory

  • Palmar side & dorsal side correspondence
  • Head, neck & chest correspondence
  • Arms & legs correspondence
  • How to formulate a correspondence theory prescription & treatment

Introduction to KHT Micro-Meridian Theory

  • Introduction to 14 Micro-Meridians
  • Introduction to the ‘A’ (Ren) Micro-Meridian
  • Important points and their locations
  • KHT 6 Point PrescriptionHow to formulate a micro-meridian theory prescription & treatment​

         Date          Sunday 16 October 2022

        Time         10am - 5pm
        Cost          £80 (£150 for whole weekend)
        Spaces      Max 12
        Tutor         Jong Baik

Jong Baik Dip Ac Dip KHT Ac BA MSc  PhD DAc (Doctor of Acupuncture) is an established lecturer with an enthusiastic, intense and also relaxed style of teaching. He 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. He is qualified in Sinology including Chinese Classics (including the Yijing, Nanjing, Huangdi Neijing). 
Entry requirements Qualified acupuncture practitioners as well as acupuncture, herbal medicine students.

Intro to Korean hand therapy

He specialises in Micro Acupuncture Systems particularly Korean Hand Acupuncture Therapy (KHT). He studied under the originator of KHT, Dr Tae Woo Yoo, for many years and gained a Diploma in Korean Hand Therapy. He regularly returns back to South Korea to lecture at the KHT headquarters and KHT international conventions.
​He apprenticed under various TCM, KHT and Auricular masters in South Korea, and has deep knowledge of both TCM and Five Element Acupuncture (Sa am Acupuncture). 
Jong has been a visiting lecturer for both Coventry University and the University of Wales. He is now a visiting professor at Southern California University School of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. He currently has two published books: 'Korean Hand Therapy: An Introductory Guide to Hand Acupuncture, Acupressure and Moxibustion' and 'The Three Treasures: An Exploration of Jing, Qi and Shen Focusing on Huangdi Neijing'.
He has also worked as part of a palliative care team in a hospice in Darlington for 14 years. 

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Specialised Japanese products click here

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​Upcoming Courses 2022

First Aid

Sunday 25 Sept 2022


​​Treating psycho-emotional disorders with an integrated approach
Saturday 15 Oct 2022


Introduction to Korean Hand ​Therapy*
Sunday 16 October 2022


Recorded Courses​​​

​Interpreting the zangfu 臟腑 organs
of Chinese Medicine​*
​these three days are available to buy as ZOOM recordings


An afternoon with a Jiao​*
​these three afternoons are available to buy as ZOOM recordings


Twenty four Solar fortnights​*
​these 12 separate 2 hour recordings are available to buy as ZOOM recordings


​​*open to students or anyone with an interest in this area *

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