[New] Dr. Tan’s Balance Method: A Distal Approach to Acupuncture Treatment

Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan was an extraordinary acupuncturist who was devoted to sharing his system of acupuncture. He developed a simple and logical acupuncture strategy for treating a variety of pain and somatic complaints. Dr. Tan’s Balance Method uses channel theory to select points for healing. Points selected are primarily located on the arms, legs, and scalp and are located distally or away from the area of concern.

The first step in the process is to identify the affected channel. For example, carpal tunnel typically affects the Hand Jue Yin channel. The second step is to identify channels that balance the affected channel. In this example, one choice is the Foot Jue Yin channel. The third step is to select points that image the affected area. Imaging can mirror the area of concern- hand to foot, elbow to knee or a larger area can be mapped onto the limbs. For example, the entire body can be imaged on to the arms and legs with the umbilicus level with the elbow or knee. Since carpal tunnel mainly affects the wrist and hand, points on the ankle and foot balance the area of discomfort.

One benefit to using the Balance Method is that it is not necessary to needle when a patient is having pain. For patients who are experiencing a high level of pain, this can be a more comfortable alternative. Another benefit is points are primarily located on the arms and legs, so patients don’t need to undress in the open/community setting. Since there are multiple options for imaging points, back and torso complaints can also be treated using the arms, legs, and head.

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