The main difficulty facing the newcomer to acupuncture is deciding where to place the needles. There is a range of possibilities, including traditional acupuncture, the use of trigger points, and the segmental approach. This book, in four parts, aims to simplify the choice by building on what is already known.

The approach used is regional rather than systemic, because this accords best with the way in which acupuncture is applied in practice. Part 4 looks at the use of electricity in acupuncture and at specialized forms of acupuncture such as auriculotherapy. There are also chapters on self-acupuncture by patients and the best way to integrate acupuncture into one's existing practice. Finally, the future of acupuncture in the West is reviewed, with a survey of modern research and its problems. It is a practical manual for health professionals practicing acupuncture.

How to learn acupuncture
The traditional version
Modern acupuncture
Needles and how to use them
Principles of treatment
Acupuncture treatment areas
Electrical acupuncture and TENS
Ear acupuncture (Auriculotherapy)
Research in acupuncture
Setting up an acupuncture clinic.