Abdominal and Navel Acupuncture: Awaken the energetics of your body

As a student of Marias i had knowledge of this system and first hand experience of the systems efficacy. Loads of clear (anotated) diagrams and useful information, kept succinct. With so many different systems to draw on it can be easy to need reminding or reassurance at times and this book is definitely easy to navigate at pace once you have read it once.

An excellent book in abdominal Acupuncture! The diagrams are very helpful, accompanied with excellent text with clear, clinical strategies and reasoning. Thoroughly highly recommend and a must have for every Acupuncturist and a student of this art.

I have been looking for a book on Abdominal Acupuncture , so I could learn about this unique technique to use in clinic. This has to be the best book on the subject matter on sale . It is well written in a concise, easy to follow manner , giving clear guidelines how to use in clinical practice.Superb illustration and description on channels involved ,which will help with point locations and choice of points to use.Especially like the case histories detailed, as it acts as a further guide. I have started using Abdominal acupuncture in clinic and delighted with good early results and I have started to include it more in my treatments. The book has additional information gems on Moxibustion and Navel Acupuncture. Fully recommend this book to any Acupuncturist wanting to develop their skills by adding an exceptional microsystem into their tool box .

Along with large colour photos and diagrams that are easy to understand and see, this book has lots of information & case studies on Abdominal & Navel Acupuncture. The book is a good size too, enabling me to see everything on the page easily.I have not read another book that even mentions Navel Acupuncture in this much detail so this seems to be unique.The book briefly explains the history and where these systems come from, then moves on to how the system works and why.It also explains how, as a qualified Acupuncturist, I can perform these techniques and achieve results with these systems. A practical book that describes applications for the techniques which help achieve the best outcomes for the patients. The case studies are detailed and useful to use in the clinic.This is one of the best academic books on the subject of Acupuncture that I own and I will be using this for years to come as one of my main reference books.

This book explains and integrates 3 systems of Abdominal Acupuncture. Each system is illustrated and explained, the points are clearly identified and shown how they can be used to heal and treat. The illustrations are amazing all written information being backed with clear pictures. Some of these images are clearly original, the product of much thought and research. There is also some useful explanation and illustrations of Western anatomy. Methods of treatment are clearly outlined whether using needles, moxa or massage. It goes on to talk about case studies, how and when to use the systems outlined.The abdomen is a key part of Chinese Medical concepts of health, philosophy and movement.This book is a product of much thought and research, outlining some really useful treatment combination. The illustrations are outstanding. The book would be extremely useful for acunpuncturists and therapists interested in using the abdomen to heal and energise the body.

This book is a very thorough and professional manual for Abdominal Acupuncture and Navel Acupuncture by the brilliant and best selling author of ‘The Tui Na Manual; a massage to awaken body and mind., Maria Mercati.It far exceeds any publications in this field to date as it doesn’t only provide the historical background and theoretical foundation for these important and impressively effective Microsystems but also contains beautiful diagrams and pictures.The large, clear diagrams are in full colour illustrating the individual channel correspondences and are accurate and to scale.I have found this book very easy to understand and use and I am already achieving great results in my clinic.I believe that purchasing this book was a brilliant investment and applying the in depth knowledge presented in this book has transformed my practice.It is easy to read with many examples of treating all sorts of painful conditions. I can’t recommend it highly enough!

Maria Mercati is a great author that brings with her a great knowledge of this interesting topic of abdominal and navel acupuncture.as a student of Dr.Xuan Lihua myself I can say that the book is set in a logical order that helps you understand the method and how to use it. the explanations and the images which help a lot.Definitely recommended for both experienced and beginners of this method.Guy Polak, Dip.CMDirector of the Integrative Medicine unit at ‎Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov). IsraelDr.Tan Balance method gold certificate

Beautifully and clearly illustrated, this book is packed full of practical information on abdominal and navel acupuncture.Clear and easy to apply, it is intended for those with knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine as it does assume understanding of terminology.I have altered my own acupuncture practice to include much more abdominal and navel acupuncture, whether on it’s own or in combination with body acupuncture points. I refer to the book regularly when researching treatments for my clients and I highly recommend it.

I am blow away by this book. The pictures are beautiful and large. The print is large, it was well done. I am so happy with it.