Master Tung Acupuncture
Tung Acupuncture (often called Master Tung's Acupuncture) is a distinctive acupuncture system developed and transmitted by Tung Ching-Chang (1916–1975). It differs from mainstream Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture in its point locations, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies.
What Makes Tung Acupuncture Different?
1. Unique Point System
Master Tung's system contains hundreds of acupuncture points, many of which are not part of the standard acupuncture point locations taught in modern TCM.
Examples include point groups on:
2. Distal Needling
Like Balance Method acupuncture, Tung practitioners often treat symptoms by needling points far from the affected area.
For example:
3. Imaging and Correspondence Systems
Tung acupuncture uses body mapping concepts in which one body region corresponds to another.
Examples:
4. Blood Stasis and Channel Theory
Tung practitioners often place strong emphasis on:
Common Treatment Areas
Practitioners use Tung acupuncture for a wide variety of complaints, including:
Hallmarks of the Method
Tung acupuncture is known for:
Relationship to Balance Method Acupuncture
There is substantial overlap between Tung acupuncture and Balance Method acupuncture:
A Typical Example
For someone with low back pain, a Tung practitioner might:
What Makes Tung Acupuncture Different?
1. Unique Point System
Master Tung's system contains hundreds of acupuncture points, many of which are not part of the standard acupuncture point locations taught in modern TCM.
Examples include point groups on:
- Fingers and hands
- Forearms
- Lower legs
- Ears
2. Distal Needling
Like Balance Method acupuncture, Tung practitioners often treat symptoms by needling points far from the affected area.
For example:
- Shoulder pain may be treated with hand points.
- Low back pain may be treated with points on the leg.
- Internal disorders may be treated through points on the limbs.
3. Imaging and Correspondence Systems
Tung acupuncture uses body mapping concepts in which one body region corresponds to another.
Examples:
- Fingers may represent the head and neck.
- The hand may represent the whole body.
- Sections of the leg may correspond to the trunk or spine.
4. Blood Stasis and Channel Theory
Tung practitioners often place strong emphasis on:
- Improving circulation
- Removing "blood stasis" (a traditional Chinese medicine concept)
- Balancing channels and organ systems
- Symptoms
- Palpation findings
- Facial features
- Tongue appearance
- Vein patterns
Common Treatment Areas
Practitioners use Tung acupuncture for a wide variety of complaints, including:
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Sciatica
- Neck and back pain
- Knee pain
- Headaches
- Digestive disorders
- Gynecological conditions
- Neurological symptoms
Hallmarks of the Method
Tung acupuncture is known for:
- Relatively few needles
- Strong stimulation of selected points
- Distal treatments
- Rapid symptom reassessment
- Frequent use of point combinations rather than large needle prescriptions
Relationship to Balance Method Acupuncture
There is substantial overlap between Tung acupuncture and Balance Method acupuncture:
- Both emphasize distal needling.
- Both often produce immediate feedback from the patient.
- Both use body correspondence systems.
- Many Balance Method practitioners also study Tung points.
- Balance Method focuses heavily on systematic meridian balancing rules developed and popularized by Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan.
- Tung Acupuncture focuses on Master Tung's proprietary point system and treatment strategies inherited through his lineage.
A Typical Example
For someone with low back pain, a Tung practitioner might:
- Identify a corresponding area on the hand or leg.
- Needle a small number of Tung points.
- Ask the patient to stand, walk, or bend immediately.
- Modify point selection based on the response.
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