288 pages, full colour

The Concise Book of Acupoints by John Cross

The Concise Book of Acupoints is aimed at acupuncture students and novice practitioners as well as physical therapists and general bodywork therapists who want to utilize the use of these points within their own practices of reflexology, shiatsu, tui na, acupressure and many other bodywork therapies.

This highly illustrated book describes the most used and popular acupuncture points on the body that may be used with needle, pressure, moxa or magnets. Although the points are all given traditional Chinese names and symbols, the description of their use, their symptomatology and conditions treated are given in easy to understand Western medical terminology. Unique to this book is the ‘star’ system of grading acupoints according to their versatility. The book also states if the acupoint is used as a reflex point or a chakra point, so encompasses reflexology and chakra therapy philosophy.

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Review from ATMS News, by Bill Pearson

"The clarity is superb. Not just the visuals (although they are excellent) but the suggested use of the points for massage and acupressure purpose as well as Acupuncture. Even though I am a wee bit old fashioned and overly protective of the philosophy, cultural and spiritual history of TCM. I couldn't help being impressed by Cross's knowledge and his broad approach to the use of points. Each meridian is introduced by a succinct overview of the energy of the meridian and draws a pathway linking special points. "

"An insightful introduction to points, meridians, contraindications and needling techniques makes this an important book for students and maybe also the dinosaurs of the profession like the author of this review."

John R. Cross, FCSP, Dr.Ac., MRSH, has been practicing traditional and complementary medicine since 1970, and has remained at the forefront of his profession in clinical and teaching fields. He remains passionate about the integration of professional complementary therapy into mainstream physical therapy, and was awarded a Fellowship by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy for this work in 2005. John is the author of five other books on the topics of acupressure, acupuncture, reflex therapy, bodywork and the chakra system of healing. He runs an advisory service for practitioners through his website www.johncrossclinics.com as well as the ‘All Experts’ organization and continues to give seminars and workshops worldwide.

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