MINDFUL ACUPUNCTURE PRACTICE
A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners and Educations
Mindful Acupuncture Practice (MAP) is more than a clinical framework—it is a path to artistry, presence, and transformation within the healing encounter. Bridging the wisdom of the Huangdi Neijing and Sun Simiao’s medical ethics with the clarity of modern anatomy and neuroscience, this book redefines what it means to practice acupuncture in the twenty-first century.
This book offers a way forward for all who seek mastery in the healing arts:
- For students, a clear, step-by-step framework to build confidence and competence.
- For practitioners, refined techniques and deeper insight into diagnostic and therapeutic artistry.
- For educators, a visionary blueprint for training the next generation of mindful healers.
Whether you are beginning your journey or guiding others along theirs, Mindful Acupuncture Practice invites you to return to the essence of medicine—precision in skill, sincerity in presence, and the living dialogue between body, mind, and spirit.
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The Art and Science of Acupuncture Point Location
A Professional Manual for Practitioners, Educators, and Adva
The Art and Science of Acupuncture Point Location introduces this
MAP way of practice by reframing the acupuncture point not as a
fixed anatomical dot but as a dynamic process of therapeutic
engagement. That process unfolds through the Five-Stage MAP
Hierarchy: Reference Point → Living Field → Live Point → Active Point
→ Regulated Point
Together, these five stages describe the complete clinical
progression. From anatomical reference to therapeutic discovery.
From therapeutic discovery to purposeful engagement. From
engagement to physiological response. From response to
regulation.
This is the central purpose of MAP. Point location is no longer the
search for a predetermined coordinate. It becomes a disciplined
encounter with the living body’s regulatory potential.
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Strategic Point Selection
Clinical Reasoning and Acupuncture Design
Practitioners may understand channels, point functions, diagnostic patterns, and needling techniques—yet still face a difficult question at the treatment table: Given everything I know about this patient, what should I do next?
Strategic Point Selection offers a structured framework for answering that question. Rather than relying on memorized point prescriptions, Bruce Woong Park, DACM, presents acupuncture treatment as a process of clinical design: identify the dominant therapeutic problem, determine what should change, select a coherent strategy, assign each point a specific role, and evaluate the patient’s response.
At the center of the handbook are the Five Levels of Clinical Attention:
• Functional Balancing
• Channel Harmonization
• Systemic Integration
• Symptom Modulation
• Mental Stabilization
Strategic Point Selection does not replace classical theory, palpation, technical skill, or professional experience. Instead, it shows how to bring these elements together in a purposeful, responsive, and teachable system of acupuncture care.
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Acupuncture Point Practice Workbook
A Cross-Channel Manual For Hands-on Palpation and Mapping
This Workbook is a landmark-first training manual designed for acupuncture students and instructors. Instead of studying points only by individual channels, this workbook organizes them into regional, cross-channel clusters, helping learners understand how nearby points relate to bones, joints, tendons, creases, foramina, and body proportions.
Each of the 18 practice stations guides students through a five-pass learning cycle: orient, anchor, measure, map, and verify. Learners practice identifying anatomical landmarks, applying body-cun measurements, distinguishing neighboring points, and explaining the evidence behind every location.
Inside, you will find:
- Guided stations covering the upper limbs, head, trunk, pelvis, and lower limbs;
- Partner-based palpation and skin-marking exercises;
- Landmark maps and point-location verification cues;
- Consent, positioning, draping, and safety guidance;
- Worksheets for peer and instructor feedback;
- Sketching, reflection, and competency-building activities;
- A capstone practical assessment and instructor planning grid.
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ACUPUNCTURE NOTEBOOK
An Acupuncture Practice Manual
This expertly crafted notebook emerges as an essential resource for students and practitioners in the realm of acupuncture. Focusing on the critical aspect of acupuncture points, identified through their precise skin locations in relation to vital body landmarks, the notebook unravels the complexities of this ancient practice. As a comprehensive manual, it stands as an invaluable tool for learners, providing clarity and depth in understanding the nuances of acupuncture points.
Enhancing its practicality, the notebook integrates an array of diagnostic tools and charts, streamlining the process of diagnosis and treatment formulation. These features, coupled with clinical aids designed to improve communication and treatment documentation, make it an indispensable companion for practitioners. The visual content, meticulously selected from Claudia Focks' renowned "Atlas Of Acupuncture," enriches the learning experience with high-quality imagery.
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A CLINICAL MANUAL OF KAMPO MEDICINE (Paperback Coil Bound)
Kampo medicine, a distinct Japanese approach to healing, is deeply rooted in the principles of East Asian Medicine as detailed in the ancient text, the Shang Han Za Bing Lun. This method is renowned for its meticulous diagnostics and personalized prescription practices, relying heavily on classical herbal formulas. Kampo practitioners skillfully blend abdominal palpation techniques with a thorough evaluation of the patient's constitution and symptoms. This holistic assessment guides the prescription of herbal remedies, uniquely tailored to address the patient's overall health condition.
This manual serves as a comprehensive guide to the art of Kampo medicine. It offers an in-depth exploration of its diagnostic methods and prescription strategies, emphasizing the importance of individualized treatment. Through this manual, practitioners and students alike gain access to the rich legacy of Kampo medicine, learning how to effectively apply these time-honored techniques to modern clinical practice. With its focus on patient-specific treatments, the manual is an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding and application of this traditional Japanese medical system.
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HERBAL MEDICINE NOTEBOOK
A Comprehensive Guide to Eastern Herbal Medicine
Dive into a realm infused with ancient wisdom and revered practices in this comprehensive guide to East Asian herbal medicine. Catering to both dedicated practitioners and enthusiasts, this book seamlessly integrates the time-honored medical traditions of China, Korea, and Japan. Beyond being a mere reference, it stands as an essential companion for those enthralled by the intricacies and utility of herbal healing.
Within these pages, you'll find meticulously organized medicinal herbs and formulas. Key herbal remedies are insightfully compared, enabling practitioners to swiftly grasp the essence of each herbal formulation. Additionally, classical texts lend their wisdom, grounding each remedy in deep-rooted tradition.
Serving as a bridge that gracefully links the past to the present, this book intertwines ancient knowledge with contemporary insights. As your steadfast companion on a transformative journey through the vast realm of herbal medicine, it serves an enriched understanding, advancing your professional growth and guiding your personal path to holistic well-being.
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THE FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTHY LIVING
A Comprehensive Guide to Eastern Herbal Medicine
Healthy living does not require perfection. It begins with small, realistic choices that fit your body, circumstances, and daily life. In The Five Foundations of Healthy Living, acupuncturist and educator Dr. Bruce Woong Park offers an accessible, safety-conscious guide to five essential areas of self-care:
- Mindful Nourishment
- Restorative Sleep
- Caring for the Body
- Regulatory Breathing
- Embodied Mindfulness
Readers will learn how to build more satisfying meals, support a regular sleep rhythm, preserve mobility and strength, practice comfortable breathing without strain, and use mindfulness to recognize their needs and choose a helpful next step. A seven-day starter plan, personal foundation review, and four-week action plan make it easier to begin gradually and adapt each practice to individual abilities, culture, schedule, resources, and medical needs.
Designed for adults of different ages and abilities—as well as clinicians seeking a patient-centered educational framework—this book emphasizes curiosity over judgment, consistency over intensity, and compassionate participation in health over rigid self-discipline.
The Five Foundations of Healthy Living is an invitation to choose one small action, observe its effects, and build a healthier daily life one sustainable step at a time.
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Testimonials
Testimonials
“Dr. Park is a complete healer. With the Buddhist background he is very compassionate and his attitude toward his profession is very sincere. I have been seeing him for my neck and lower back pain for a year. I feel much better now and I can enjoy many activities I could not do before.” – Peter Yom, CUNY Professor
“I was referred to Dr. Park by a friend at work. I’ve been experiencing sciatic nerve pain due to lower back issue when I first met him. What I appreciate the most with Dr. Park is he assesses my entire body every time I see him. He checks my pulse, my stomach, my skin, blood circulation and he even taught me breathing exercises to help me relax. There is a focus on my ailment but each treatment will depend on what my body is going through and general well-being. I highly recommend his services not to mention his home made ginger tea!” – Katrina Gomez, The Americas Virgin Limited Edition, NYC
Dr. Park is extremely conscientious, talented and so good at his work that I look forward to our appointments with real anticipation of feeling better. He is also a delightful person. I cannot recommend him more highly.” – Helen Fioratti, Art Collector, L’Antiquaire & The Connoisseur
“Dr. Park was enormously helpful to me in addressing my migraines as well as my neck and back pain issues. After exhausting traditional forms of treatment with medication, using alternative means of addressing my pain and stress was enlightening for me. Dr. Park has a kind and caring rapport which I also believe factors into the therapeutic outcome. I am very grateful for his services.” – Dara C., Psychiatrist, NYU
“I was carrying so much stress and strain in my shoulders, and Dr. Park was able to break this down and lead me towards better breathing and stress management.” – SY from New York, Attorney at law
“I’ve been regularly seeing Dr. Park for over a year. During that time, he has cured many of my aches and pains while putting me on a firmer road to health and wellness. Thanks to Dr. Park, I feel better, younger and stronger. I can’t recommend his services enough.” – Dan Kadison, Founder, NewsWhistle.com