An Introduction to the Channel Sinews
Saturday 5 April 2025 & Sunday 6 April 2025
CPD 14 hours
£250
Two-Day course - CPD 14 hours
This workshop is designed to help participants identify the sources of musculoskeletal (MSK) issues and develop the necessary skills to address the channel sinew system within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
The channel sinews refer to the tendons, muscles, joints, and connective tissues (including the fascia). Understanding the role and pathologies of the channel sinews is essential for pain relief, and for the treatment of MSK injuries.
James has researched the channel sinews for more than five years, and has successfully applied this knowledge in clinical practice, treating a wide range of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and chronic pain conditions. His expertise offers valuable insights into effective pain relief for patients.
All participants will receive a Certificate from James Woodward on completing the workshop.
You will discover:
• How the classics describe the sinews
• What are their pathways
• How are the Ling Shu classical pathologies described
• What movements are related to each channel
• How palpation helps movement and the quality of pain helps with diagnosis
• The power of moxa cones and needling techniques
Day 1
• What are the channel sinews and characteristics
• Yang channels - pathways, movements and pathologies from Ling Shu 13
• Yin channels - pathways, movements and pathologies from Ling Shu 13
• Distal points and selection
• Palpations - whole hand for hot, cold, tightness, ropey, empty and fullness etc., then index finger and thumb, limbs and back (this will include stagnation types)
• Dispersing moxibustion - hard cones
Day 2
• Channel Dynamics - how they interact, with a recap of the movements
• Neck, shoulders and arms
• Lower back and hip
• Knee and feet
• Distal needling
• Moxa on needle
• Threading
• Chicken claw with an explanation of muscle bi
N.B. This event will be held on the 3rd floor of the building. There is no passenger lift.
To book your space
email jamesholistic@hotmail.co.uk
Include acupuncture degree level certificate and insurance
James will then email a link to pay for the space using stripe
Location
The City College of Acupuncture
University House
55 East Road
London N1 6AH
Easy to get to by public transport, The City College is located on the edge of the trendy Hoxton and Shoreditch areas of London which have vibrant arts and entertainment districts with great places to eat, art galleries and bars. The Old Street area itself has recently been nicknamed “Silicon Roundabout’ and is a rapidly expanding centre for new companies specializing in computing, gaming, mobile apps and design.
Please check the TFL website (https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/) before travelling to the College building as currently, there is a lot of construction inside the station and the roundabout.
How to get to The City College:
By London Underground and Overground trains:
The nearest station to the College is Old Street Station which is situated on the Northern Line (underground) and National Rail (overground).
Once you arrive at Old Street station, please follow signs to Subway 4/Exit 4, then walk forwards along City Road (where you can see two very tall buildings, the Atlas building and the M by Montcalm, which is a very angular triangle-shaped building, in front). After approximately 80 yards, at the traffic lights, take the right fork into East Road, walking along the right-hand side of the Atlas building. Keep walking for another 200 yards, and you will find The City College on your left.