We explored how best to treat patients with musculoskeletal and other painful conditions in acupuncture practice, looking at the theory about different kinds of channel systems affected by pain.
In differentiating the various sources of pain and in addition to needling, Jamie will teach stretches, massage techniques and demonstrate a technique he uses frequently in clinic : how to use a warming herbal salve with heat lamp on affected areas. We will discuss case studies, please also bring your own to share.
See Jamie's blog below on the treatment of pain. Most of our in-person courses are based in Farnham, Surrey. Farnham is on the South West Trains line from Waterloo, and the journey takes 1 hour. If you need any help arranging your stay, please get in touch for advice. In he will be teaching in September , at Chiway, Winterthur, Switzerland.
An essential aspect of the theory and practice we teach is that of Classical channel theory, presenting these key concepts in both a theoretical and practical manner This will take place in Exeter, Devon. Jamie Hamilton became interested in Chinese medicine on travelling from Hong Kong to West China in , when after a cycling accident he received treatment from a blind Chinese Medical practitioner doctor who read his pulse and treated him with acupressure and herbal medicine.
After originally qualifing in Sustainable Agriculture in the early 's he made a career change to study a Diploma in Therapeutic Massage with the Maitri Foundation in Stroud in the year Jamie's teaching on pulse diagnosis is based on the Chinese classic 'The Mai Jing', uncovering new aspects of diagnosis. Jamie's new book out on 23 April is entitled 'Essential Pulse Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine' outlines this teaching method. He is also our main tutor for the introductory course: 'Fundamentals of Applied Channel Theory.
