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Jack Jewell is a Classical Acupuncturist and Holistic Healthcare Practitioner in West and Central London. ACUPUNCTURE for fertility ACUPUNCTURE for fertility CLASSICAL CHINESE MEDICINE FOR CONCEPTION, CYCLES AND CREATION Fertility is not just about reproduction — it is about how life moves through us . In Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM), fertility is a reflection of inner harmony: the strength of our Essence (Jing) , the flow of Blood and Qi , and the resonance between the physical and emotional. Whether you’re trying to conceive, regulate cycles, improve sperm quality, or recover after loss, Classical acupuncture offers a highly individualised approach to support your path. Fertility is understood through the health of the Kidneys , Liver , and the Extraordinary Vessels , particularly Chong Mai and Ren Mai . These systems govern the formation of Essence, the movement of reproductive fluids, the quality of menstruation or sperm, and the relationship between the Heart and reproductive organs — known as the Bao Mai in women, and its spiritual parallel in men. Fertility is not just hormonal or structural. It includes how we store trauma, how we inherit patterns from our ancestry, and how our Spirit connects to the process of creation. Acupuncture creates space for all of this to be addressed — gently, respectfully, and effectively. CLASSICAL CHINESE MEDICINE FOR CONCEPTION, CYCLES AND CREATION Fertility is not just about reproduction — it is about how life moves through us . In Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM), fertility is a reflection of inner harmony: the strength of our Essence (Jing) , the flow of Blood and Qi , and the resonance between the physical and emotional. Whether you’re trying to conceive, regulate cycles, improve sperm quality, or recover after loss, Classical acupuncture offers a highly individualised approach to support your path. Fertility is understood through the health of the Kidneys , Liver , and the Extraordinary Vessels , particularly Chong Mai and Ren Mai . These systems govern the formation of Essence, the movement of reproductive fluids, the quality of menstruation or sperm, and the relationship between the Heart and reproductive organs — known as the Bao Mai in women, and its spiritual parallel in men. Fertility is not just hormonal or structural. It includes how we store trauma, how we inherit patterns from our ancestry, and how our Spirit connects to the process of creation. Acupuncture creates space for all of this to be addressed — gently, respectfully, and effectively. ACUPUNCTURE for chronic pain RESTORING MOVEMENT, RELEASING MEMORY - A CLASSICAL CHINESE MEDICINE APPROACH Pain held over time becomes more than physical. It changes how we breathe, move, and relate to ourselves. In Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) , chronic pain is not just a symptom to suppress — it’s a sign that something within the body has lost its rhythm. Whether the source is emotional trauma, past injury, autoimmunity, or something unnamed, classical acupuncture offers a layered, non-reductionist approach to help the body resolve what it has been forced to hold. This work is not just about pain relief — it’s about restoration of sovereignty over your body. Chronic Pain is understood in CCM to arise from four major roots: Stagnation of Qi and Blood — from trauma, surgery, or emotional suppression Cold, Damp, or Wind Invasion — often seen in arthritis, fibromyalgia, or pain that worsens with weather Latent Pathogens — old viruses or injuries driven inward by incomplete resolution Channel System Disruption — where unprocessed emotions, trauma, or ancestral burdens create blocks in the deeper networks of the body Pain is not random. It is the body’s response to something unresolved — a story stored in the tissues . TYPES OF CHRONIC PAIN TREATED Physical & Structural: Chronic neck, shoulder, or back pain Joint pain (knees, hips, wrists, spine) Sciatica and nerve-related pain Pain following surgery or injury Muscular tension that doesn’t resolve with massage Systemic & Energetic: Migraines and chronic headaches Fibromyalgia and widespread pain syndromes Fatigue linked to pain cycles Long Covid or post-viral inflammation Autoimmune-related pain (e.g. RA, lupus) Emotional & Psychosomatic: Pain connected to trauma, grief, or depression Pelvic pain or genital pain with no clear cause Pain “that moves” or shifts unpredictably Pain that worsens with emotional triggers or stress Pain experienced after betrayal, separation, or loss All of these can affect both men and women , and CCM provides tools to treat both the surface expression and the deeper imbalances behind it. HOW CLASSICAL ACUPUNCTURE SUPPORTS HEALING CCM offers a multi-dimensional way to work with pain — not just where it hurts, but why it’s there, what it’s saying, and how it’s being held. The following channel systems guide treatment: 1. Sinew Channels (Jing Jin) Treat pain in the muscles and fascia Especially useful for structural strain, posture-related pain, or overuse injuries Work on the body’s most superficial layer — ideal for men and women who carry tension in their form 2. Luo Vessels Treat pain linked to emotional holding — especially when trauma has been stored in the Blood Grief in the chest, heartbreak in the upper back, betrayal in the spine Luo treatments help release pain from the past that has not yet been expressed 3. Divergent Channels Treat deep, hidden causes of pain — autoimmunity, ancestral trauma, latent pathogens Especially relevant for long-standing conditions that haven’t responded to conventional treatments Divergents allow the body to process what was too overwhelming at the time it occurred 4. Primary Channels Restore movement and function in the affected organs and regions Used to move stagnation , clear Cold or Damp , and nourish weakness where the body has been depleted Each channel system offers a different window into healing. Together, they form a complete map — whether the pain is physical, emotional, spiritual, or all three. A DIFFERENT KIND OF pain TREATMENT Classical acupuncture is not “trigger-point” therapy or a standard pain relief protocol. It is a conversation with the whole body . Treatment may begin with: Easing muscular restriction and improving mobility Identifying and addressing the emotional or spiritual context of the pain Restoring strength to organ systems depleted by chronic suffering Treating shock and trauma that the body still holds — especially in cases of abuse, injury, or long-term illness Supporting the nervous system in re-establishing safety and agency Treatment is non-invasive, deeply respectful, and tailored to your body’s pace — especially important for those who feel vulnerable, guarded, or exhausted by ongoing pain. A RETURN TO WHOLENESS You may have been told to “just manage it,” or that there’s nothing else to be done. But in CCM, the body is never without wisdom. Pain is not the enemy — it is the signal. It’s what happens when the body is trying to hold on to something too heavy, too old, or too unresolved. Together, we listen. And when the body is truly heard, it often begins to let go — not all at once, but in waves that bring back movement, clarity, and relief. Schedule A Session

Jack Jewell is a Classical Acupuncturist and Holistic Healthcare Practitioner in West and Central London. ACUPUNCTURE for fertility ACUPUNCTURE for fertility CLASSICAL CHINESE MEDICINE FOR CONCEPTION, CYCLES AND CREATION Fertility is not just about reproduction — it is about how life moves through us . In Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM), fertility is a reflection of inner harmony: the strength of our Essence (Jing) , the flow of Blood and Qi , and the resonance between the physical and emotional. Whether you’re trying to conceive, regulate cycles, improve sperm quality, or recover after loss, Classical acupuncture offers a highly individualised approach to support your path. Fertility is understood through the health of the Kidneys , Liver , and the Extraordinary Vessels , particularly Chong Mai and Ren Mai . These systems govern the formation of Essence, the movement of reproductive fluids, the quality of menstruation or sperm, and the relationship between the Heart and reproductive organs — known as the Bao Mai in women, and its spiritual parallel in men. Fertility is not just hormonal or structural. It includes how we store trauma, how we inherit patterns from our ancestry, and how our Spirit connects to the process of creation. Acupuncture creates space for all of this to be addressed — gently, respectfully, and effectively. CLASSICAL CHINESE MEDICINE FOR CONCEPTION, CYCLES AND CREATION Fertility is not just about reproduction — it is about how life moves through us . In Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM), fertility is a reflection of inner harmony: the strength of our Essence (Jing) , the flow of Blood and Qi , and the resonance between the physical and emotional. Whether you’re trying to conceive, regulate cycles, improve sperm quality, or recover after loss, Classical acupuncture offers a highly individualised approach to support your path. Fertility is understood through the health of the Kidneys , Liver , and the Extraordinary Vessels , particularly Chong Mai and Ren Mai . These systems govern the formation of Essence, the movement of reproductive fluids, the quality of menstruation or sperm, and the relationship between the Heart and reproductive organs — known as the Bao Mai in women, and its spiritual parallel in men. Fertility is not just hormonal or structural. It includes how we store trauma, how we inherit patterns from our ancestry, and how our Spirit connects to the process of creation. Acupuncture creates space for all of this to be addressed — gently, respectfully, and effectively. ACUPUNCTURE for fertility CLASSICAL CHINESE MEDICINE FOR CONCEPTION, CYCLES AND CREATION Fertility is not just about reproduction — it is about how life moves through us . In Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM), fertility is a reflection of inner harmony: the strength of our Essence (Jing) , the flow of Blood and Qi , and the resonance between the physical and emotional. Whether you’re trying to conceive, regulate cycles, improve sperm quality, or recover after loss, Classical acupuncture offers a highly individualised approach to support your path. Fertility is understood through the health of the Kidneys , Liver , and the Extraordinary Vessels , particularly Chong Mai and Ren Mai . These systems govern the formation of Essence, the movement of reproductive fluids, the quality of menstruation or sperm, and the relationship between the Heart and reproductive organs — known as the Bao Mai in women, and its spiritual parallel in men. Fertility is not just hormonal or structural. It includes how we store trauma, how we inherit patterns from our ancestry, and how our Spirit connects to the process of creation. Acupuncture creates space for all of this to be addressed — gently, respectfully, and effectively. COMMON MANIFESTATIONS TREATED Female: Irregular or absent periods Painful menstruation or clotting Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Endometriosis Luteal phase deficiency Miscarriage or implantation failure Unexplained infertility Low libido or vaginal dryness Fertility anxiety, pressure, or trauma Male: Low sperm count, poor morphology or motility Erectile issues or low libido Varicocele, prostatitis, or pelvic tension Stress-related decline in sperm quality History of injury or vasectomy reversal Emotional shut-down or shame around fertility Unexplained infertility despite “normal” tests In CCM, these manifestations are not treated as isolated conditions. They are invitations to understand what is out of rhythm, and how the body might reawaken its capacity to create life. HOW CLASSICAL ACUPUNCTURE SUPPORTS FERTILITY 1. Primary Channels To regulate the foundational organ systems: Kidney channel : Tonifies Essence, supports hormonal regulation and reproductive vitality Liver channel : Moves Qi and Blood, clears emotional constraint Spleen channel : Builds Blood and stabilises the womb or sperm production Heart channel : Harmonises Spirit and reproductive function (Bao Mai) 2. Chong Mai & Ren Mai (Extraordinary Vessels) Governs reproductive tissues and ancestral blueprint Chong Mai is used for deep trauma, unresolved lineage issues, or sexual disconnection Ren Mai nourishes conception potential in all genders and governs intimacy, fluids, and connection 3. Luo Vessels Treat emotional residue stored in the Blood Support release of grief after miscarriage, shame around sperm health, pressure to perform , or unresolved sexual trauma 4. Divergent Channels Address long-standing or hereditary conditions impacting fertility Especially used when autoimmunity, chronic infections, or deeply hidden blockages are involved A DIFFERENT KIND OF FERTILITY TREATMENT Classical acupuncture doesn’t try to "fix" you. It works by listening to the body — understanding why it may not feel safe or ready to conceive, and helping it return to a state where life can be invited, not forced . Treatment might begin with: Regulating your cycle or improving sperm quality Addressing past trauma or disappointments Preparing the body for IVF or conception Supporting recovery from miscarriage or procedure Cultivating connection to your own creative force Each session is guided by what your pulse, body, and experience reveal — not a fertility protocol or algorithm. FERTILITY IS A SHARED PATH Whether you're navigating this journey solo or as a couple, acupuncture can support both partners — not just the one carrying the child. Male fertility matters deeply, and it is often overlooked in conventional care . Here, it is treated with the same depth, compassion, and Classical insight as any other aspect of reproductive health. You are not broken. Your body is responding to something. And we have tools — rooted in thousands of years of practice — to help you remember how to respond back. Let’s begin with where you are. And move together from there. Schedule A Session

Jack Jewell is a Classical Acupuncturist and Holistic Healthcare Practitioner in West and Central London. ACUPUNCTURE for fertility ACUPUNCTURE for fertility CLASSICAL CHINESE MEDICINE FOR CONCEPTION, CYCLES AND CREATION Fertility is not just about reproduction — it is about how life moves through us . In Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM), fertility is a reflection of inner harmony: the strength of our Essence (Jing) , the flow of Blood and Qi , and the resonance between the physical and emotional. Whether you’re trying to conceive, regulate cycles, improve sperm quality, or recover after loss, Classical acupuncture offers a highly individualised approach to support your path. Fertility is understood through the health of the Kidneys , Liver , and the Extraordinary Vessels , particularly Chong Mai and Ren Mai . These systems govern the formation of Essence, the movement of reproductive fluids, the quality of menstruation or sperm, and the relationship between the Heart and reproductive organs — known as the Bao Mai in women, and its spiritual parallel in men. Fertility is not just hormonal or structural. It includes how we store trauma, how we inherit patterns from our ancestry, and how our Spirit connects to the process of creation. Acupuncture creates space for all of this to be addressed — gently, respectfully, and effectively. CLASSICAL CHINESE MEDICINE FOR CONCEPTION, CYCLES AND CREATION Fertility is not just about reproduction — it is about how life moves through us . In Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM), fertility is a reflection of inner harmony: the strength of our Essence (Jing) , the flow of Blood and Qi , and the resonance between the physical and emotional. Whether you’re trying to conceive, regulate cycles, improve sperm quality, or recover after loss, Classical acupuncture offers a highly individualised approach to support your path. Fertility is understood through the health of the Kidneys , Liver , and the Extraordinary Vessels , particularly Chong Mai and Ren Mai . These systems govern the formation of Essence, the movement of reproductive fluids, the quality of menstruation or sperm, and the relationship between the Heart and reproductive organs — known as the Bao Mai in women, and its spiritual parallel in men. Fertility is not just hormonal or structural. It includes how we store trauma, how we inherit patterns from our ancestry, and how our Spirit connects to the process of creation. Acupuncture creates space for all of this to be addressed — gently, respectfully, and effectively. ACUPUNCTURE for mental health CLASSICAL CHINESE MEDICINE FOR ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA AND EMOTIONAL INTEGRATION Mental health is not just in the mind — it lives in the pulse , in the Blood , in the way Qi moves through the chest and settles (or doesn’t) in the lower dantian . In Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) , our emotional lives are mapped not just as moods but as movements: grief descending, anger rising, fear contracting, joy scattering. When these movements are blocked, excessive, or unanchored, the spirit suffers — and the body begins to show it. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociation, or emotional overwhelm, Classical acupuncture provides a profound, non-pathologising approach. You are not a diagnosis — you are a spirit navigating a terrain. My role is to help you walk that path with steadiness and strength. Mental and emotional struggles arise when the Spirit (Shen) is not properly rooted or contained. This can be due to: Weakness of Blood or Yin , which fails to anchor the Shen Obstruction in Luo Vessels , where unprocessed emotional experiences are held Disconnection between the Kidneys and the Heart , leading to loss of direction, will, or emotional regulation Lingering trauma in the Sinew Channels , especially following shock or prolonged stress Suppressed emotions or ancestral burdens that find no voice through the Divergent Channels Mental health, in this view, is not about chemical imbalance — it is about resonance , containment , expression , and flow . EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS TREATED Anxiety and panic attacks Low mood or chronic depression Grief and unresolved loss Irritability, frustration, or rage Emotional numbness or shutdown Overwhelm, dissociation, or feeling “not in the body” Chronic worry, rumination, or perfectionism Self-worth issues, identity confusion Emotional trauma from abuse, neglect, abandonment Postnatal emotional imbalances Insomnia or nightmares linked to emotional unrest These experiences are not limited to one gender or age — they are human. And they are treatable, not through suppression, but through containment , expression , and release . THE CHANNEL SYSTEMS OF EMOTIONAL HEALING 1. Luo Vessels These are the vessels of heartbreak , abandonment , betrayal , and grief They store unexpressed experiences in the Blood and tissues Treatment may release tears , memory , catharsis , or simply a softening where something had hardened 2. Primary Channels Restore movement and rhythm to the organ systems: Heart for joy and clarity Liver for free emotional flow Spleen for processing and nourishment Lung for grief and boundaries Kidney for fear and willpower These are often used when emotions are clearly linked to a dominant organ or pattern 3. Divergent Channels Deeply effective for people with long-term emotional suffering , ancestral trauma, or emotional pain linked to physical illness Often used when someone is “stuck” — looping in a pattern that feels bigger than themselves 4. Eight Extraordinary Vessels (especially Yin Wei & Chong Mai) Address core wounds , identity struggles, and inner meaning The Yin Wei Mai treats lack of containment of the Heart — ideal for scattered emotional states The Chong Mai can release deep-seated emotional patterns inherited or absorbed 5. Sinew Channels When trauma is held in the muscles , posture, or breath Especially important in somatic pain that has no clear origin or for those with trauma histories what treatment may feel like Every treatment is a dialogue — sometimes with words, sometimes with pulse, always with presence. You may find yourself: Breathing more deeply for the first time in years Feeling grounded after long periods of floating or rushing Releasing tears without needing to explain them Remembering parts of yourself that felt buried Finally feeling held, rather than needing to hold it all together Acupuncture does not bypass emotion. It invites it safely into the body — to be felt, metabolised, and reintegrated. THIS IS A SPACE FOR YOU TO LAND Whether your struggles are visible or hidden, recent or long-standing, high-functioning or debilitating — they are welcome here. Men and women alike suffer in silence , mask their pain, and carry burdens their bodies were never meant to bear alone. This is a medicine of return — not to who you were, but to who you are beneath the static. To the clear, calm rhythm of a heart no longer fighting itself. Let’s begin. Schedule A Session

Jack Jewell is a Classical Acupuncturist & Holistic Healthcare Practitioner in West and Central London Schedule A Session About Jack My passion is helping clients overcome long-term physical and mental health issues using Classical Acupuncture, deep listening and thoughtful reflection. I believe that beyond identifying symptom patterns and the labelling of pathology, there is a message that is desperately trying to be communicated that is not being heard. It is my experience that wellness is available and possible for anyone who is able to hear this message, and I am here to support you in that process. Using Classical Acupuncture my role as your practitioner is to help you recognise that within you lies the innate capacity to be well, and that by choosing to embrace that, you can live a life that is most good, true and beautiful. Professional Qualifications and Personal Training Bachelor of Arts Degree, Japanese Studies School of Oriental and African Studies - 2012 - 2015 Acupuncture Licentiate Five Element Acupuncture Training - 2016 - 2018 Postgraduate Clinical Integration Diploma Lonny Jarrett - 2020 - 2021 Classical Acupuncture Mentorship Sean Tuten - 2022 - 2023 Classical Acupuncture Mentorship Russell Brown, POKE Acupuncture - 2023 Daoist Classical Acupuncture Apprenticeship Hung Tran, Phillip Weeks, Darren Rose - 2024 - 2025 Vipassana 10 Day Silent Meditation Retreat Dhamma Dipa , 2021, 2023 Lotus Nei Gong Damo Mitchell , 2023 - Present Acupuncture with Jack truly reawakened me to what is important; my inner truth, core values and aspirations that I had abandoned.

Jack Jewell is a Classical Acupuncturist & Holistic Healthcare Practitioner in West and Central London Location Royal Oak House 45A Porchester Road W2 5DP West London Buddhist Centre Payment BOOK AN APPOINTMENT I accept cash and bank transfer. I ask for payment in advance to confirm the booking. I require 24 hours notice to cancel an appointment, if you cancel within 24 hours of our appointment I cannot return the fee. You can contact Jack via Whatsapp Business on +44(0)7939820937 For new clients please book here selecting Consultation & Acupuncture. For returning clients please book here selecting Acupuncture.

Jack Jewell is a Classical Acupuncturist & Holistic Healthcare Practitioner in West and Central London OFFERING Using the advanced techniques of classical acupuncture, moxibustion, blood letting and cupping, a partial and by no means complete list of things that I have successfully treated in my practise are: Chronic Pain Headaches and Migraines Stress and Anxiety Depression Emotional Trauma Insomnia and Sleep Disorders Grief and Loss Lack of Motivation Digestive Issues Menstrual Disorders Infertility and Fertility Support Allergies and Sinus Issues Arthritis and Joint Pain Addiction Support Fatigue and Low Energy Sciatica Post-Surgical Recovery Nausea and Vomiting About ACUPUNCTURE I PRACTISE CLASSICAL ACUPUNCTURE Most acupuncture practised today, in both the East and the West, follows a simplified, standardised, approach that was developed and exported during the 20th century. During China's Cultural Revolution, acupuncture techniques from across East and Southeast Asia were combined into a single system known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM and Five Element Acupuncture use only the twelve main "organ" channels, leaving out the full range of channels and their techniques. This is because in TCM, acupuncture was adapted primarily as an extension of herbal medicine where the organ channels are most effectively treated. Classical Acupuncture treats using the full 68 channels of 12 Primaries and 56 Divergents that are responsible for taking pathology to and from the organs. They also allow for the release of disease that has been stored and kept at the deepest level of our being, waiting for a time when we are ready to let it go. ACUPUNCTURE IS NOT WESTERN MEDICINE Western bio-medicine has developed from a worldview that sees health as something confined to the structure to the body. The peak efficacy of this physical medicine is in the emergency room. It's critical care, life saving intervention right now, and it's the best medicine that has ever emerged based on the science to do that. However it ignores two key components of medicine: prevention (not to be confused with detecting something early on) and the long term care of chronic conditions that involve the whole human being . Not just body, but mind and spirit. I have heard too many cases of people going to see the doctor because of their pain, only to be told that their scans and blood tests are completely fine. When conditions of the psyche and soul are treated with physical medications that often cause negative side-effects to the body, then it's time for us to accept that we are not being met at the level we need by main-stream medicine. What acupuncture is best for is not really understood or often experienced by Western people. It is an invitation to see our disease and discomfort as a window into accepting ourselves as we are. Whether it's due to not having enough resources to fight an external pathogen, or because we are not being able to express our internal experience as we would wish to, the message that the body is trying to communicate is longing to be heard. This is what makes the invitation of acupuncture so special, and clients would greatly benefit from approaching treatment if they were ready to be open to this message. "All disease comes from the heart" Hur Jun (Chinese Xu Jun), 16th Century Korean Physician

Resources HISTORY In the UK and around the world, various forms of acupuncture are practiced, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Five Element Acupuncture, Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM), Stems and Branches, Electroacupuncture, and dry needling. Each type has its own methods for diagnosing and treating illnesses, as well as unique needle techniques and ways of interacting with clients. There are thousands of acupuncture practitioners in the UK, each with their own personal views, experiences, philosophies, and levels of integrity. Therefore, clients interested in acupuncture should understand the different types and their distinctions to choose the one that best suits their needs and treatment goals. A challenge to this is understanding the complex history of how acupuncture and Chinese Medicine were introduced to the West. Many people mistakenly believe that acupuncture and 'Chinese' Medicine have an unbroken tradition spanning thousands of years. However, due to the close ties between Chinese Medicine, culture, and politics, acupuncture has significantly changed over time in response to evolving medical perspectives. Essentially, it's appealing for practitioners and nations to market their medicine as an ancient, unaltered tradition, but in reality, it has been shaped by centuries of internal debates, controversies, and adaptations. As for Five Element Acupuncture, it is widely known that Professor J.R. Worsley brought it to the West after his experiences in Japan and Korea. The lineage holders of this particular style of acupuncture can be traced back to Honma Shohaku (1904-1962) and Yanagiya Sorei (1906-1959), however who Worsley's actual teachers are remains to be a mystery, as well as whether or not his teachings are a true representation of this lineage. The major draw regarding Five Element Acupuncture is that it is a system that supposedly migrated into Korea and Japan before the cultural revolution of China; a time where Chinese Medicine was forced to alter its philosophy and integrate with Western allopathic medicine as a way of appearing as a product of a united China that was technologically advanced and up-to-date. I have yet to find the academic material that traces the relationship between pre-cultural revolution acupuncture and its migration into Korea and Japan, however Japanese acupuncture from this lineage has been well documented by writers such as Stephen Birch, who continues to teach Japanese Acupuncture in New York. Somewhat furthermore, as acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is an oral tradition, some historians and practitioners also doubt the integrity of the classical literature upon which Chinese Medicine draws its philosophy and technique from as it could have easily been re-written during China's first attempt to standardise the medicine during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). As a passionate advocator for transparency and authenticity within my own acupuncture practise and journey of a practitioner, I am constantly studying and reflecting as part of my process of personal development. In this time I have come to find that Five Element Acupuncture is a sophisticated and beautiful system of medicine that it is a partial aspect of the Chinese Medicine system as a whole. It greatly emphasises the importance of the human spirit in the process of expeirencing the authentic self and achieving personal destiny. I would argue that health, without the wholesome orientation of the spirit, is just living, and that Five Element Acupuncture is particularly beneficial for those suffering from a such a reductionist and materially dominanted society. For those seriously interested in learning more about the journey of Chinese Medicine throughout history I can recommend the following reading: Heiner Fruehauf's Introduction to Liu Lihong's book Classical Chinese Medicine In The Footsteps of the Yellow Emperor: Tracing the History of Traditional Acupuncture - Peter Eckman, M.D., Ph.D., M.Ac. Chinese Medicine in Contemporary China - Volker Scheid, Ph.D. FBAcC, FRCHM The Making of Modern Chinese Medicine, 1850 - 1960 - Birdie Andrews, Ph.D.