Yes. I ask the client to read the book and become very clear on their intention and the visualiztion. The patient's involvement is paramount, I think.

Mikio Sankey teaches a class at my school called Esoteric Acupuncture. I took the class. It was very interesting. I was expecting something more esoteric-Taoist, but what he has to say is pretty interesting stuff. Certainly a whole new way of looking at what acupuncture can do. I have yet to use any of his treatments, but I can see how they may be effective for the right sorts of patients.

I love doing it! Seeing great results. The Anterior Qi Flow Pattern is so much better than the 4 gates for relaxation.

I've only seen 3 titles from Sankey, if there's a 4th I'd like to know about it.

myself and a friend have been practicing esoteric acupuncture for around 2 years now. It is an incredibly profound treatment style. In our experience, one can work with the patterns at progressively deeper levels according to one's own level of development. It is very very different from 'normal' acupuncture. Not least because one does not work alone when doing this type of treatment; there always seems to be other 'energies' taking an interest and assisting!

This is now my main style of acu. For chronic conditions I've been starting with the related chakra, waiting a bit, then adding some traditional points. I'm amazed at how I can feel when the points are properly placed, or not.

And it's true about non-physical entities helping. My client yesterday heard someone in the the room with her while I was in the office.

If y'all know someone in the Portland area who would like a EA treatment, send 'em my way!

If you wish to learn more about Dr. Sankey's work, look it up at www.esotericacupuncture.com His books are listed there as well. He also is having a seminar in September- I have posted the info below under Events.

He used to teach at the Tao Healing Arts in Santa Monica, CA & I was lucky enough to have him as my TCM teacher and I have had an esoteric acupuncture treatment. I found it to be a profound experience; but I think it's in part that I am sensitive and have an awareness of my energetic body, not just my physical. I recall that when I went to bed that night I had a very fascinating and metaphorical dream. Being that Dr. S worked primarily on my Fire organs (opening up my grinch-ly heart!) the content of the dream was not surprising:

I was wearing a schoolgirl uniform, much like the ones that are worn by girls in the UK. It was plaid pattern, green & black. Over this uniform was a hard silvery metallic armor, much like what a Roman soldier would have worn, with the muscular formation. I saw myself taking off the armor, and it came off easy.

Being a dream interpreter, I knew the meaning behind the symbology of the dream. This dream was indicative to me of some of the heart opening that had taken place as a result of the treatment, and I'm grateful for that.