Knowledge atlas
Lineages, origins and techniques
From Neijing and WHO to Masunaga, Namikoshi, Keiraku, Nogier and scalp acupuncture.
lineages
Classical TCM
Channel theory rooted in Neijing, Nanjing and Jiayi Jing.
BrowseModern TCM / TCM colleges
Standardized teaching after mid-20th century Chinese medical colleges.
BrowseMasunaga Zen Shiatsu
Extended meridians, kyo/jitsu, and whole-body diagnosis.
BrowseNamikoshi Shiatsu
Systematized tsubo chart and pressure sequences for whole-body care.
BrowseKeiraku Chiryo (Meridian Therapy)
Japanese meridian therapy: pulse, hara, five-phase root treatment.
BrowseNagano / Kiiko palpation
Structural reflex and confirmation palpation refining classical locations.
BrowseKorean Saam
Four-needle constitutional prescriptions from Korean acupuncture education.
BrowseVietnamese acupuncture education
Vietnamese channel teaching overlapping TCM with local refinements.
BrowseNogier auriculotherapy
Western ear microsystem mapped by Paul Nogier; often taught beside Chinese ear points.
BrowseJiao scalp acupuncture
Scalp stimulation zones popularized by Jiao Shunfa.
Browseorigins
Huangdi Neijing
Warring States–Han · China
Nan Jing (Classic of Difficulties)
Han · China
Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing
Jin (Huangfu Mi) · China
WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature
1989–2008 · International
Modern TCM education (Deadman et al. lineage of teaching)
Contemporary · International
Cheng Dan'an revival
Early 20th c. · China
Shizuto Masunaga
20th c. · Japan
Tokujiro Namikoshi
20th c. · Japan
Yoshio Manaka
20th c. · Japan
Kiyoshi Nagano
20th–21st c. · Japan
Kiiko Matsumoto
Contemporary · Japan / USA
Yanagiya Sorei / Meridian therapy
20th c. · Japan
Sawada Ken
Early 20th c. · Japan
Classical extra points
Tang–Ming+ · China
Modern clinical education
Contemporary · International
techniques
Acupuncture
Needle stimulation of points along channels (educational framing).
BrowseMoxibustion
Warming with Artemisia (ai ye); tonification and cold patterns education.
BrowseShiatsu Pressure
Sustained thumb/palm pressure along meridians and tsubo.
BrowseTuina
Chinese medical massage: rolling, grasping, pressing, kneading.
BrowseCupping
Negative pressure cups over channel regions (educational).
BrowseGua Sha
Instrument scraping to release sha and move qi/blood at surface.
BrowseElectroacupuncture
Low-frequency electrical stimulation between needles (modern educational use).
BrowseJapanese Palpation
Hara and channel palpation to select live points (Keiraku / Kiiko-style education).
BrowseHari (Japanese Needling)
Subtle Japanese needling styles; often shallow and contact-focused.
BrowseSodatsu / Teishin
Non-insertive metal tools for pediatric and sensitive constitutions.
BrowseAnma
Classical Japanese massage lineage feeding modern Shiatsu.
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