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Channels or meridians, are rivers of energy that flow on the body, Acupuncture points are located along the 12 meridians and 8 extra channels. There are 365 mapped acupuncture points along the 12 channels, as well as hundreds of extra points found all over the body. Qi (pronounced "chi") is the Chinese word for the energy moving through out the channels. The movement of the Qi assists in balancing the Yin, Yang, excess, deficiency, disperse or to tonify.These are selected according to the current presentation of the patient, as well as underlying constitutional excesses or deficiencies. Judith Kaufman, L.Ac., M.Ac. 2817 NE 55th Street office (206) 524-5444 judith@harmonichealing.net |