TOYOHARI - JAPANESE ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY

Toyohari is a form of traditional East Asian medicine. It is a refined system of Japanese meridian therapy utilising unique principles and techniques. It differs from most other forms of acupuncture in that it uses gentle and effective (often non-inserted) treatment methods, placing great emphasis on the use of pulse diagnosis and palpation skills. Its theoretical foundation is derived from the medical classics: Nei Jing, SuWen, Ling Shu and primarily the Nan Jing.

Mr. Kodo Fukushima founded and became president of The Toyohari Medical Association in Japan in 1959, evolving out of earlier developments in meridian therapy in the 1930s and 1940s. Today it includes both sighted and blind practitioners.

Toyohari was first introduced to Australia by Paul Movsessian who taught the course in Brisbane in 2002 assisted by Stephen Birch, Ted Pearson and Michael Hook. A highlight of the course was a visit from the then President of the Toyohari Medical Association in Japan Mr Akihiro Takai and his wife who contributed their valuable time in teaching and providing feedback on technique.

Toyohari is offered as a post-graduate training program in Japan, North America, Europe and Australasia. The curriculum is highly organized with an emphasis on hands-on clinical training and uses the Kozato method for study practice involving feedback to enhance skills.
The late past President of the Toyohari Association, Kodo Fukushima, wrote a book available in English translation, "Meridian Therapy", which is required reading for the program.

Graduation from the certificate program entitles graduates to join the Toyohari Association through one of the local Branches and become a registered Toyohari practitioner. The principle purposes of the Branches are to foster and improve clinical skills by providing feedback and ongoing study opportunities both in Branch study groups and study sessions with senior Japanese instructors in Japan, North America, Europe and Australasia.

Graduates will considerably improve their pulse and tactile diagnostic and assessment skills, develop a greater sense of Qi sensitivity and learn a range of non-stimulation methods specifically aimed at regulating the distribution of Qi, enhancing the constitutional well-being of patients as well as relieving symptoms.

Toyohari is a powerful therapeutic system for both preventing disease and maintaining health.

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