A New American Acupuncture: Acupuncture Osteopathy: The Myofascial Release of the Bodymind's by Mark Seem represents the fruit of many years of research into the use of acupuncture as a tool for releasing holding patterns in the bodymind as a way to restore functional/structural balance and to relieve chronic pain. Dr. Seem shares his clinical experience of how and why this style of acupuncture works and presents specific protocols for use in the clinic. This book is a valuable reference text for anyone whose practice focuses mainly on acupuncture. This is a must read for any acupuncturist who wants to help their patients get out of pain as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Seem's book attempts to bring back the importance of ashi points and palpation in order to redress what he sees as a loss of some of the classical tenets of acupuncture. He criticizes modern TCM acupuncture for adhearing to a system of static point location based the skeletal system rather than the practicioner's sense of touch. His references include meridian style acupuncturists, Kiiko Matsumoto, and Travell's work with trigger points and somato-visceral relationships. It is written in a conscise manner, with a definite bias. It is probably a good read for someone who has already studied the TCM literature.
About the Author
Mark Seem has been practicing acupuncture for over 20 years. He is the founder and President of the Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York City. Mark has written several books on acupuncture including Acupuncture Energertics and Acupuncture Physical Medicine.
Book Details
- Paperback: 175 pages
- Publisher: Blue Poppy Press; 1st ed edition (May 1, 1993)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0936185449
- ISBN-13: 978-0936185446
- Book Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
- List Price: $29.95