Course Overview
In this fully video-based course Yuki Itaya, DAOM, introduces viewers to the thinking and protocols of Koshiishi-style moxibustion. As an assistant teacher to Koshiishi sensei, Dr. Itaya is the only authorized instructor of Koshiishi-style moxibustion outside of Japan. Dr. Itaya has taught courses on moxibustion, as well as the famed Mukaino M-Test Method, around the world. Further, Yuki is a trustee of the important UK-based charity Moxafrica, which researches applications of direct moxibustion in the treatment of tuberculosis in the developing world. In this presentation, Dr. Itaya will lecture her clinical specialties, which include using 'thread' moxibustion for pain treatment and skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema.
Objectives
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Participants will understand the broad outlines of the history of moxibustion in Japan
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Participants will understand why and when to use large cone and small cone Koshiishi moxa
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Participants will understand the importance of picking the appropriate grade of moxa for a given clinical task
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Participants will understand that moxibustion's effects are quite distinct from acupuncture's
Outline
0 hrs - 15 min
History of moxibustion in Japan Treatment of Tuberculosis with moxibustion Information regarding Moxafrica
15 min - 30 min
How moxa use has changed over time Koshiishi-style moxibustion
30 min - 1 hrs
Different grades and sources of moxa Moxa rolling demonstration
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
Thread moxibustion to treat knee and leg concerns
1.5 hrs - 1.75 hrs
Thread moxibustion to treat shoulder and eczema issues
1.75 hrs - 2.5 hrs
Thread moxibustion to treat nail psoriasis Further discussion regarding thread moxibustion protocols and results Miscellaneous questions and answers
Teacher
Yuki Itaya
Yuki Itaya graduated from Emperor’s College, Santa Monica, in 2006. She is a trustee with MOXAFRICA, a British charity that is researching Japanese-style direct moxibustion as an adjunctive treatment for tuberculosis in developing nations.
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