Treating the emotions is an integral part of Traditional East Asisan medicine (TEAM), which sees the body as a whole - including body, mind and spirit. In recent years many of our patients have suffered from increasingly high levels of psycho emotional issues, such as anxiety and depression. This day aims to give you the tools to address these problems using the many methods of TEAM. This is a concise introduction to treating psycho-emotional issues which includes theory and practice in a packed day, giving you the basics you can apply immediately in your clinic. You will learn:

Introduction and Basic Theory
The Body (xing) and Spirit (shen)
Psycho-Emotional Disorders (jing shen bing)
The Spirit/Mind (shen)
Different Aspects of Shen 

  • The Ethereal Soul (hun)
  • The Corporal Soul (po)
  • The Heart Spirit (xin shen)
  • The Intellect (yi)
  • The Will-Power (zhi)

The Emotions and Qi
Internal Organs and The Psyche
Treatment of Psycho-Emotional Disorders with Acupuncture

  • Etiology, Pathology and Treatment Principles
  • Shen Points, Ghost Points and Special Points/combinations useful in the treatment of Psycho-Emotional Disorders

Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Insomnia & Nightmares

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. 

Treating Psycho-Emotional disorders

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). 
About your tutor: Jong Baik
Entry requirements Qualified acupuncture practitioners as well as acupuncture, herbal medicine students.

         Date          Saturday 15 October 2022

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

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​ Courses in ​2024

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​​Intro to Thai Tok Sen massage*​

Saturday 21 September 2024


Intro to Korean Hand Therapy *

Sunday 22 September 2024


Recorded Courses​​​

​Interpreting the zangfu 臟腑 organs
of Chinese Medicine​*
​learn about the Chinese characters which form a semantic cloud around each organ

 - a great way to deepen your understanding of organ functions


An afternoon with a Jiao​*
look at the tripartite division of the trunk - and learn more about acupoints in each jiao


Twenty four Solar fortnights​*
​these 12 separate 2 hour recordings are applicable to one month or a full year - including astronomy, astrology, food, ceremonies, acupuncture channels, acupoints, seasonal exercises and more


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

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