Description
Moxibustion is a powerful component of the Acupuncturist’s toolbox, used to add heat to certain points on the body, strengthen the blood and stimulate the flow of Qi. This two day workshop with Tony Todd has been carefully designed for practicing Acupuncturists to enhance their understanding and broaden their application of moxibustion within clinical practice. The course will be very much practical, but Tony will also give a brief introduction into moxa theory and all the different kinds of moxa and methods of application.
Aims of the workshop
- To learn and deepen our ability to treat using rice grain moxibustion with or without needles.
- To present the basic Sawada style root treatment for chronic, blood level patterns of deficiency.
- To learn simple adaptions for a range of symptomatic treatments including joint pain, digestive issues, gynaecological and psychological problems.
- To introduce the eight extra vessels as treatment method to target symptoms using rice grain moxa. This includes understanding how to differentiate between them by using pulse and copper/zinc testing pellets.
During the weekend you will:
- Practice forming different kinds of cones/rice grains to adapt to different patients’ constitutions and conditions, including treatment dose adjustments.
- Distinguish between different kinds of “points” and how to adapt “the burn” for excess and deficiency
- There will be self practice of locating and burning cones and there will be partner practice and you will be giving and receiving treatments with fellow participants
- You will practice pulse taking and using testing methods to clarify selection of points for extra vessels.
By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with a solid understanding of Moxibustion, empowering you to provide personalised, effective treatments to enhance your clients’ well-being.
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About Tony Todd
Tony Todd Lic.Ac., MBAcC, MSc, BSc (Hons) Oriental Medicine Acupuncture, PG Cert, MRCHM has been practising Acupuncture and moxibustion since 2000 following his graduation from the International College of Oriental Medicine (ICOM). He also practises Classical Chinese herbal medicine.
He has continued to study with leading teachers in the UK, Europe and Japan. This has included training in Manaka style Acupuncture as well as Japanese meridian therapy and Korean Hand Acupuncture. He is a member of the European Branch of the Toyohari association.
In 2005 he trained in Kanpo (Japanese herbalism), followed by further studies in Chinese Herbal medicine, specialising in Shanghan Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lue with Arnaud Versluys and the Institute of Classics and East Asian Medicine (ICEAM). In 2013-4 Tony completed studies in Internal and External Acupuncture with Andrew Nugent-Head and the Association of Traditional Studies. He has a keen interest in in Taichi and Chi Kung and has trained with the Taoist arts association for some years, as well as in Zhang Zhuang with Master Lam Kam Chuan.
In addition to his clinical practice, Tony teaches Acupuncture at ICOM and diagnosis for the Institute of Classics and East Asian Medicine (ICEAM). Tony was module leader for first year Chinese Medicine at ICOM from 2002 to 2016 and currently runs the Applied Chinese Medicine year 3 module. He is also a clinical supervisor at the college and a senior academic advisor, serving on the Academic Advisory Board. At ICEAM he specialises in abdominal patterns for herbal medicine, and in this capacity he has taught internationally in Australia, the USA as well as in Europe. In 2024 he was elected to the board of governors of the British Acupuncture Council serving as practitioner member.
Cancellation policy for CPD course bookings at ICOM
- Refunds for cancellations two or more months before the course commencement will incur a 15% administration fee.
- Refunds for cancellations between two months and two weeks before the course commencement will incur a 25% administration fee.
- Refunds for cancellations two weeks before the course commencement will incur a 50% administration fee.
- No refund will be given for no shows or cancellations upon the course commencement.
- Any amount overpaid by the student will automatically be refunded to the student’s account.
