MTMP Volume Two: The How and the Why of Tung’s Acupuncture (Print)

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Description

The essential bridge that transforms technical knowledge into true mastery

Master the advanced techniques and theoretical principles that separate expert practitioners from beginners.

Volume Two provides the crucial "how and why" that connects point knowledge to clinical excellence. Whether you own the other volumes or are seeking to elevate your existing Tung's practice, this volume delivers the advanced techniques and deep understanding that maximize your results.

What You'll Master:

The Seven Theoretical Principles

  1. Opposite Side/Opposite End

  2. Dao Ma/Back Horse Technique

  3. Active Qi Moving

  4. Guiding Points

  5. Element Points

  6. I Ching Relationships

  7. Bleeding Points

Advanced Needling Techniques

  • Special needling methods for enhanced results
  • Palpation skills for precise point location
  • Painless needling approaches that improve patient comfort
  • Proper needle depth, direction, and manipulation techniques

Ancient Healing Arts

  • One-shot bleeding techniques with immediate effects
  • Detailed cupping methods that can cut your treatments in half
  • Moxibustion applications and contraindications
  • When and how to combine these powerful modalities with acupuncture

Clinical Reasoning & Treatment Planning

  • How to systematically think through complex cases
  • Creating balanced treatments without overtaxing the patient
  • What to do when treatments aren't working as expected
  • Rotating treatment strategies for challenging conditions

Why Volume Two is Essential:

This volume transforms you from someone who follows protocols to someone who truly understands the system. You'll develop:

  • Clinical confidence to handle any case that walks through your door
  • Advanced technique mastery that dramatically improves patient outcomes
  • Theoretical understanding that allows you to innovate within the system
  • Practitioner intuition - learning how to perceive what is going on within the patient's body

Perfect for Practitioners Who:

  • Want to understand the "why" behind Tung's remarkable effectiveness
  • Want advanced needling techniques which will improve their results
  • Seek to learn the bleeding, cupping, and moxibustion methods
  • Want to move beyond memorizing protocols to true clinical reasoning
  • Already use Tung's Points but know there's more
  • Need the theoretical framework to assure treatment flexibility

Transform mechanical point selection into masterful treatment planning.

About the Author:

Susan Johnson was one of the first Westerners to learn Master Tung's system directly from the original teachers, Dr. Miriam Lee and Dr. Wei-Chieh Young. Since then, she has advanced her practice on her own through forty years of clinical experience and countless trainings, teaching thousands of practitioners worldwide and treating countless patients using these remarkable techniques.

What Practitioners Have Said About the Previous Volumes:

"The Master Tung Volume III is A MASTERPIECE! I can't believe the wealth of knowledge in that book. Thank you so so much for taking the time to put it all together! I can tell that you were very thoughtful and patient with the process. It shows. It is such a valuable resource in my practice and I use it multiple times a day!"
—Traci Kanzawa, L.Ac.

"After years of searching, I have found what I had been looking for. Susan's book [Volume One] has been able to help me fill in the blanks allowing me to understand the theory behind the points enabling me to create powerful point prescriptions logically instead of using memorized point prescriptions. The result? My patients feel great improvement in 1 to 2 treatments with very few needles!"
—Gloria Alday

"Thank you for sharing such depth, wisdom and experience. My clinic is rising to another level with every TUNG treatment."
—Dr. Ehud Udi Tal

Key Features:

  • Progressive skill development from basic to advanced techniques
  • Detailed instruction on bleeding, cupping, and moxibustion
  • Clinical decision-making frameworks for complex cases
  • Treatment formulation for combining techniques effectively
  • Practice-building insights for developing expertise and confidence

Format: Available only in print format

Volume Two fills the crucial gap between knowing points and achieving mastery. Whether you're completing your collection or seeking to elevate your existing practice, this volume provides the advanced knowledge that transforms good practitioners into exceptional ones.