A New American Acupuncture: Acupuncture Osteopathy - The Myofascial Release of the Bodymind's Holding Patterns [Paperback]

Mark Seem (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0936185449 | ISBN-13: 978-0936185446 | Publication Date: May 1, 1993 | Edition: 1st

This book represents the fruit of many years of research into the use of acupuncture as a tool for releasing holding patterns in the bodymind as a way to restore functional/structural balance and to relieve chronic pain. Dr. Seem shares his clinical experience of how and why this style of acupuncture works and presents specific protocols for use in the clinic. This book is a valuable reference text for anyone whose practice focuses mainly on acupuncture.

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About the Author

Mark Seem has been practicing acupuncture for over 20 years. He is the founder and President of the Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York City. Mark has written several books on acupuncture including Acupuncture Energertics and Acupuncture Physical Medicine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Blue Poppy Press; 1st edition (May 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936185449
• ISBN-13: 978-0936185446
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #351,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars New Perspectives Good, and Traditionally Based, October 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A New American Acupuncture: Acupuncture Osteopathy - The Myofascial Release of the Bodymind's Holding Patterns (Paperback)

As a student of 'standardized' TCM, I find Mark Seem's approach refreshing. Doctors of old examined the body with their hands, and directly percieved the subtle Qi and it's state within the body. Actually palpating the body and seeing the truth and information there, instead of intellectually deciding on a diagnosis via symptoms of the patient(accuracy questionable), is something we can all learn from....that is, the hands on approach.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book, April 2, 2000

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Dr. Thomas E. Turpen (Albuquerque, New Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A New American Acupuncture: Acupuncture Osteopathy - The Myofascial Release of the Bodymind's Holding Patterns (Paperback)

In response to the previous critique of Mark Seem by "Jane Austen," I would like to mention that Dr. Seem is an outstanding practitioner with well over 20 years of clinical experience in treating patients with acupuncture. I have used a similar approach of combining modern trigger point techniques with classical acupuncture and have had tremendous success. I am a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and have received additional training in China. I find Dr. Seem's critique of the TCM acupuncture is highly accurate. For those who are used to only the TCM methods of acupuncture, I recommend any of Mark Seems books. If you want something that is immediately useful in the clinic, start with this book. "Jane Austen's" critique of Mark Seem betrays her own clinical ignorance. His protocols are safe and effective. I highly recommend this book.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars bringing back the importance of palpation and ashi points, December 28, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: A New American Acupuncture: Acupuncture Osteopathy - The Myofascial Release of the Bodymind's Holding Patterns (Paperback)

Seem's book attempts to bring back the importance of ashi points and palpation in order to redress what he sees as a loss of some of the classical tenets of acupuncture. He criticizes modern TCM acupuncture for adhearing to a system of static point location based the skeletal system rather than the practicioner's sense of touch. His references include meridian style acupuncturists, Kiiko Matsumoto, and Travell's work with trigger points and somato-visceral relationships. It is written in a conscise manner, with a definite bias. It is probably a good read for someone who has already studied the TCM literature.