Traditional Japanese Acupuncture is particularly suited to those who are uncomfortable with strong needle stimulus, who are fatigued or otherwise weakened. I have good success with all sorts of pain, with mental/emotional issues, neuroligic problems and sleep issues. I have successful experience with fertility treatment and in treating infants and children.
I have taught at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, and in seminars sponsored by the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. I offer a weekly qigong class at my office.
When treating an acupuncture point, it is important that there be a sign of effectiveness; this is called the arrival of Qi. A classic description of the arrival of Qi is: "It is as though the wind has blown away the clouds, exposing a clear blue sky". This image conveys the benefit I aim for: a relief from oppression, a sense of clarity, a feeling of well-being.
Something unusual: I am present and working with you during the entire treatment. You may well have a little snooze while I work, but I am focused entirely and only on you during our session.
Licenses/Certifications
 National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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License Info
IL 198-00090
Education
Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
Bio
I first studied Oriental healing techniques in 1972 with the Macrobiotic teacher Michio Kushi. These studies included dietary therapy and Shiatsu massage, which I have practiced and taught since that time. My studies have also included Hatha Yoga, Zen Yoga, Transcendental meditation, Shambala meditation, Qigong, Xing Yi and Ba Gua. I studied the last three with Wai Lun Choi in Chicago for 6 years. Recently I have the good fortune to study Taoist Qigong with Eva Wong.
I graduated from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, and am a Diplomate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine [NCCAOM]. I have taught at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago. I teach a series of classes in Japanese acupuncture through the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
I hold a certificate from the Toyohari Association, Tokyo, Japan for completion of a course in that delicate style of Traditional Japanese Acupuncture. I have studied in seminar with senior Traditional Japanese Acupuncture practitioners, including Shudo Denmai, Masakazu Ikeda, Junji Mizutani, Aikizo Okada, Michioshi Baba, Sorimachi Dai-ichi, and Stephen Brown. These studies include a generous portion of hands on training in palpation and needle technique that is not available in Illinois at this writing.
Memberships
AAAOM
ILaaom
Recommendations
Payments Accepted
Cash, Check
Hours
10-6
Cost/Session
$80
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Acupuncture / Alternative Medicine
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Japanese Style Acupuncture
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