This document explores integrating osteopathic palpation into acupuncture practice, particularly for pulse diagnosis and assessing qi. It argues that while we feel expressions of qi in the pulse, tongue, and abdomen, qi is actually pervasive throughout the body. The goal is to develop a shared vocabulary to more directly sense and communicate about qi beyond its expressions. It suggests osteopathic palpation may provide a model for a more fundamental assessment of qi itself during needling.
This document provides guidance on how to systematically read a chest x-ray. It outlines specific things to check such as patient details, orientation, and adequacy. It then describes a lettered checklist to follow: A) Airway, B) Bones, C) Cardiac, D) Diaphragm, E) Effusions, F) Lung fields, G) Gastric air bubble, and H) Hilum. Additional views like lateral films are also discussed. Key findings like the silhouette sign and lung collapse are explained. Examples of different pathologies are shown through annotated chest x-ray figures.
The following essay outlining an integrative approach to the use osteopathic palpation in the practice of acupuncture was originally published in the Australian journal of Chinese medicine, The Lantern, (v. 5 No. 1, Jan. 2008: 4-11). The ideas presented in that original paper are now part of a more comprehensive system of qi palpation called Engaging Vitality developed by Dan Bensky, Marguerite Dinkins and Charles Chace. The Engaging Vitality approach is currently practiced by a growing number of acupuncturists in the United States,
Europe and Australia. The vocabulary we use to describe the shape of qi has evolved as more people have adopted this perspective and the present version of this essay reflects those refinements. The content of the paper is also addapted to better meet the needs of those specifically interested in the Engaging Vitality approach.
Syllabus for the Barcelona yearly Follow Up Class, by Chip Chace.
Details on the topics we'll be covering, such as: Extraordinary Vessels engagement, review of Yang Rhythm, Fluid dynamics, Midline Dynamics, Shape of Qi, and more.
Also you can check the content of the first of the ENGAGING VITALITY LECTURE SERIES, were core concepts of the Engaging Vitality style and Chinese Medicine, are explored in depth.
The document discusses health insurance rates and demographics in Pennsylvania counties. It analyzes data from the US Census Bureau and other sources, finding that while Latino populations increased substantially in some counties from 2000-2010, the change in uninsured rates for those counties was statistically insignificant. An analysis of various county health and demographic variables also found little correlation between Latino population percentages and uninsured rates at the county level in Pennsylvania.
After playing for a while in clinic with the new palpation tools that Dan Bensky and Chip Chace have thaught, some new questions, doubts, thoughts arise...
Ferdinand Beck has rised his hand and Dan Bensky has given many juicy responses...
This is an interview born of clinical experience, we hope you find it useful as well!!!
FIRST PART of this article where Dan Bensky and Charles (Chip) Chace discuss in depth the Ling Shu chapt.1
Don’t miss PART 2 of this article! find it in our Presentations list!!
This document explores integrating osteopathic palpation into acupuncture practice, particularly for pulse diagnosis and assessing qi. It argues that while we feel expressions of qi in the pulse, tongue, and abdomen, qi is actually pervasive throughout the body. The goal is to develop a shared vocabulary to more directly sense and communicate about qi beyond its expressions. It suggests osteopathic palpation may provide a model for a more fundamental assessment of qi itself during needling.
This document provides guidance on how to systematically read a chest x-ray. It outlines specific things to check such as patient details, orientation, and adequacy. It then describes a lettered checklist to follow: A) Airway, B) Bones, C) Cardiac, D) Diaphragm, E) Effusions, F) Lung fields, G) Gastric air bubble, and H) Hilum. Additional views like lateral films are also discussed. Key findings like the silhouette sign and lung collapse are explained. Examples of different pathologies are shown through annotated chest x-ray figures.
The following essay outlining an integrative approach to the use osteopathic palpation in the practice of acupuncture was originally published in the Australian journal of Chinese medicine, The Lantern, (v. 5 No. 1, Jan. 2008: 4-11). The ideas presented in that original paper are now part of a more comprehensive system of qi palpation called Engaging Vitality developed by Dan Bensky, Marguerite Dinkins and Charles Chace. The Engaging Vitality approach is currently practiced by a growing number of acupuncturists in the United States,
Europe and Australia. The vocabulary we use to describe the shape of qi has evolved as more people have adopted this perspective and the present version of this essay reflects those refinements. The content of the paper is also addapted to better meet the needs of those specifically interested in the Engaging Vitality approach.
Syllabus for the Barcelona yearly Follow Up Class, by Chip Chace.
Details on the topics we'll be covering, such as: Extraordinary Vessels engagement, review of Yang Rhythm, Fluid dynamics, Midline Dynamics, Shape of Qi, and more.
Also you can check the content of the first of the ENGAGING VITALITY LECTURE SERIES, were core concepts of the Engaging Vitality style and Chinese Medicine, are explored in depth.
The document discusses health insurance rates and demographics in Pennsylvania counties. It analyzes data from the US Census Bureau and other sources, finding that while Latino populations increased substantially in some counties from 2000-2010, the change in uninsured rates for those counties was statistically insignificant. An analysis of various county health and demographic variables also found little correlation between Latino population percentages and uninsured rates at the county level in Pennsylvania.
After playing for a while in clinic with the new palpation tools that Dan Bensky and Chip Chace have thaught, some new questions, doubts, thoughts arise...
Ferdinand Beck has rised his hand and Dan Bensky has given many juicy responses...
This is an interview born of clinical experience, we hope you find it useful as well!!!
FIRST PART of this article where Dan Bensky and Charles (Chip) Chace discuss in depth the Ling Shu chapt.1
Don’t miss PART 2 of this article! find it in our Presentations list!!
The document discusses the topography and pathways of the extraordinary vessels, specifically the Wei, Yin Wei, Yang Wei, Chong, Ren, Yin Qiao, Yang Qiao, and Dai vessels. It maps out where each vessel travels through the skin, flesh, and muscle layers of the body and notes key points along their routes like Chongmen, Daimai, and Renzhong. The goal is to develop palpatory awareness and understanding of these important vessels.
This document provides examples of how a practitioner uses various palpation techniques in clinical practice.
Case 1 illustrates the use of techniques like Extraordinary Vessel morphology listening and CRI listening posts to treat a woman with cognitive impairment following a head injury. Over multiple treatments, her symptoms improved and palpatory findings normalized.
Case 2 shows how sacral tilt listening was used to effectively treat back and lower extremity pain in a man after foot surgery, resolving his symptoms after just two treatments.
Case 3 focuses on ignition and the profound shifts that can occur using techniques like Settling, Slowing, Integrating and Opening in very sick patients, as seen in a man with rheumatoid lung disease whose condition
1) The author explores approaches to understanding and verifying the influence of channel divergences in meridian-style acupuncture therapy.
2) He summarizes different perspectives on activating and treating channel divergences from Asian and European sources.
3) Through his own clinical experience over many years, the author develops a model for channel divergence treatment that pairs distal points on the extremities with associated master points on the head.
This document introduces a technique called "listening to the channels" which was adapted from osteopathic palpation to serve acupuncture practice. It describes how the technique involves lightly placing fingers on acupuncture points to feel the flow within channels. The author discusses their findings from using this technique over 10 years, including that channel flow is usually centripetal and there is normal variation in channel pathways between individuals. The technique requires simultaneously having a clear mental picture of channel anatomy while remaining open-minded to subtle sensations. The author suggests this technique may provide different insights than pulse diagnosis alone.
Statistics can be used to describe patterns in data but can also be misused or misinterpreted. There are different types of statistics including measures of central tendency, measures of spread, and probability. Graphs are useful for visualizing data but can be misleading without proper context or labels. Advanced statistical software packages and online resources make powerful data visualization and sharing of insights possible. Proper statistical reasoning requires considering multiple perspectives and being transparent about any limitations in the data or analysis.
Once again this year we got Charles Chace in Barcelona doing a FOLLOW UP CLASS!! As always, a unique opportunity to check our level of confidence and expertise with ENGAGING VITALITY tools, as well as some new material to keep us moving forward.
The group is limited, so if you've done training with Charles Chace or Dan Bensky on the past, hurry up to reserve your place.
+ info: rayn@engagingvitality-europe.com
Before 1521, Cebu was populated by various Austronesian settlers who engaged in fishing, farming and seafaring trade. The inhabitants lived in stilt houses and engaged in crafts like pottery and weaving. They followed an animistic religion. In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan arrived in Cebu and began the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, establishing the first Catholic mass. However, the Spanish soon moved their capital from Cebu to Manila. Cebu's importance grew again in the 19th century and it emerged as a major city and the "Queen City of the South" in the 20th century.
The document discusses the topography and pathways of the extraordinary vessels, specifically the Wei, Yin Wei, Yang Wei, Chong, Ren, Yin Qiao, Yang Qiao, and Dai vessels. It maps out where each vessel travels through the skin, flesh, and muscle layers of the body and notes key points along their routes like Chongmen, Daimai, and Renzhong. The goal is to develop palpatory awareness and understanding of these important vessels.
This document provides examples of how a practitioner uses various palpation techniques in clinical practice.
Case 1 illustrates the use of techniques like Extraordinary Vessel morphology listening and CRI listening posts to treat a woman with cognitive impairment following a head injury. Over multiple treatments, her symptoms improved and palpatory findings normalized.
Case 2 shows how sacral tilt listening was used to effectively treat back and lower extremity pain in a man after foot surgery, resolving his symptoms after just two treatments.
Case 3 focuses on ignition and the profound shifts that can occur using techniques like Settling, Slowing, Integrating and Opening in very sick patients, as seen in a man with rheumatoid lung disease whose condition
1) The author explores approaches to understanding and verifying the influence of channel divergences in meridian-style acupuncture therapy.
2) He summarizes different perspectives on activating and treating channel divergences from Asian and European sources.
3) Through his own clinical experience over many years, the author develops a model for channel divergence treatment that pairs distal points on the extremities with associated master points on the head.
This document introduces a technique called "listening to the channels" which was adapted from osteopathic palpation to serve acupuncture practice. It describes how the technique involves lightly placing fingers on acupuncture points to feel the flow within channels. The author discusses their findings from using this technique over 10 years, including that channel flow is usually centripetal and there is normal variation in channel pathways between individuals. The technique requires simultaneously having a clear mental picture of channel anatomy while remaining open-minded to subtle sensations. The author suggests this technique may provide different insights than pulse diagnosis alone.
Statistics can be used to describe patterns in data but can also be misused or misinterpreted. There are different types of statistics including measures of central tendency, measures of spread, and probability. Graphs are useful for visualizing data but can be misleading without proper context or labels. Advanced statistical software packages and online resources make powerful data visualization and sharing of insights possible. Proper statistical reasoning requires considering multiple perspectives and being transparent about any limitations in the data or analysis.
Once again this year we got Charles Chace in Barcelona doing a FOLLOW UP CLASS!! As always, a unique opportunity to check our level of confidence and expertise with ENGAGING VITALITY tools, as well as some new material to keep us moving forward.
The group is limited, so if you've done training with Charles Chace or Dan Bensky on the past, hurry up to reserve your place.
+ info: rayn@engagingvitality-europe.com
Before 1521, Cebu was populated by various Austronesian settlers who engaged in fishing, farming and seafaring trade. The inhabitants lived in stilt houses and engaged in crafts like pottery and weaving. They followed an animistic religion. In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan arrived in Cebu and began the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, establishing the first Catholic mass. However, the Spanish soon moved their capital from Cebu to Manila. Cebu's importance grew again in the 19th century and it emerged as a major city and the "Queen City of the South" in the 20th century.