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How does acupressure work?

By Cindy Black / February 26, 2018 /

By activating the flow of Qi with pressure to specific points, acupressure relieves pain and balances the entire energy system. Acupressure works with the energetic system of Chinese medicine. There are 12 pathways where the energy (called Qi “chee”) flows through the entire body.  These pathways are called “meridians” or “channels”. Meridians and Acupressure Points…

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Kidney acupressure points 3, 4, 5, 6

Kidney Acupressure points on the ankle

By Cindy Black / December 28, 2017 /

4 Kidney points on the ankle There are 27 acupressure points on the Kidney meridian. These four Kidney acupressure points are close together on the inner (medial) ankle. Each point can be used for local ankle pain and, each point has specific uses. Let’s explore both the location and uses of each of these Kidney…

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Neck Pain

How to Relieve Neck Pain using Meridian Massage

By Cindy Black / August 25, 2016 /

Neck pain acupoints There are many causes of neck pain. Fortunately, there are some great acupoints that you can try using to relieve the pain. Below are my “go to acupressure points” that I use for relieving neck pain. Gallbladder 20 Gallbladder 21* Bladder 10 Bladder 31, 32, 33, 34*     Meridian Massage approach…

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Acupressure Points

How to Apply Pressure to Acupressure Points

By Cindy Black / July 7, 2016 /

How do I contact acupressure points? This is a great question! How to contact, press, or massage an acupressure point is one of the most common questions people ask me. Below is my protocol for working with acupressure (also known as acupoints, points, acupuncture points). 7 Steps for contacting acupressure points: Be centered, grounded, and connected…

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Toe Acupoints

Acupoints on the Toes

By Cindy Black / September 26, 2013 /

Acupressure points on the feet Treat all six leg meridians quickly with these toe acupoints! All of the meridians on the leg have either begin or end on the toes (except for the Kidney located on the sole of the foot). Regardless of the type of massage you are practicing, integrating meridian massage is simple!  By applying…

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