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Shiatsu and acupuncture lineages: Neijing, WHO, Masunaga and Namikoshi

From the Huangdi Neijing and WHO nomenclature to Masunaga, Namikoshi, Keiraku, Nogier and scalp acupuncture. Who shaped each layer of the atlas, and with which technique it is studied.

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lineages

Classical TCM

Channel theory rooted in Neijing, Nanjing and Jiayi Jing.

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Modern TCM / TCM colleges

Standardized teaching after mid-20th century Chinese medical colleges.

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Masunaga Zen Shiatsu

Extended meridians, kyo/jitsu, and whole-body diagnosis.

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Namikoshi Shiatsu

Systematized tsubo chart and pressure sequences for whole-body care.

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Keiraku Chiryo (Meridian Therapy)

Japanese meridian therapy: pulse, hara, five-phase root treatment.

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Nagano / Kiiko palpation

Structural reflex and confirmation palpation refining classical locations.

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Korean Saam

Four-needle constitutional prescriptions from Korean acupuncture education.

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Vietnamese acupuncture education

Vietnamese channel teaching overlapping TCM with local refinements.

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Nogier auriculotherapy

Western ear microsystem mapped by Paul Nogier; often taught beside Chinese ear points.

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Jiao scalp acupuncture

Scalp stimulation zones popularized by Jiao Shunfa.

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origins

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).

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Moxibustion

Warming with Artemisia (ai ye); tonification and cold patterns education.

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Shiatsu Pressure

Sustained thumb/palm pressure along meridians and tsubo.

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Tuina

Chinese medical massage: rolling, grasping, pressing, kneading.

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Cupping

Negative pressure cups over channel regions (educational).

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Gua Sha

Instrument scraping to release sha and move qi/blood at surface.

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Electroacupuncture

Low-frequency electrical stimulation between needles (modern educational use).

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Japanese Palpation

Hara and channel palpation to select live points (Keiraku / Kiiko-style education).

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Hari (Japanese Needling)

Subtle Japanese needling styles; often shallow and contact-focused.

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Sodatsu / Teishin

Non-insertive metal tools for pediatric and sensitive constitutions.

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Anma

Classical Japanese massage lineage feeding modern Shiatsu.

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