Description
YNSA Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture
Book Summary
This work offers a complete guide to YNSA (Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture), a cranial acupuncture system developed by the Japanese physician Toshikatsu Yamamoto. The reader will discover the fundamentals of this independent technique, its evolution from the initial five basic points to the complex current system, and its clinical application in the treatment of paralysis and painful conditions. A reference manual for professionals seeking to expand their therapeutic resources with a method of proven efficacy.
What is it about?
The book presents the cranial acupuncture system devised by Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto, a method that emerged in the 1960s and was officially presented in 1973 at a Ryodoraku congress in Japan. The work explains how this approach, which initially consisted of five basic points, has expanded thanks to the constant research of its creator, who for twelve years used these points to successfully treat patients with paralysis and painful ailments. The text details the somatotopies, treatment points, and theoretical bases of YNSA, a system that is today the subject of numerous scientific studies and is even applied in veterinary medicine for dogs and cats.
Main Topics
- YNSA cranial acupuncture: theoretical foundations and historical development of the method.
- Yamamoto's basic points and somatotopies: location and clinical applications.
- Treatment of paralysis and painful diseases through cranial acupuncture.
- Application of YNSA in veterinary medicine.
- Scientific evidence and current studies on the system's efficacy.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at acupuncturists, physicians, physical therapists, and health professionals interested in traditional Chinese medicine and complementary therapies. It will also be useful for advanced acupuncture students who wish to specialize in advanced cranial techniques and for veterinarians who want to learn about the applications of YNSA in animals.
What this book provides
- Access to a scientifically validated cranial acupuncture system with decades of clinical application.
- Detailed knowledge of the points and somatotopies developed by Dr. Yamamoto.
- Therapeutic tools for the treatment of pain and neurological disorders.
- Perspective on the evolution of YNSA and its application in different fields of medicine.
Technical Details
- Author: Cellerini, Giovanni
- Publisher: Mandala Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CHINESE MEDICINE AND ACUPUNCTURE
- Collection: TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2024
- Number of pages: 190
- Weight: 258 g
Editorial Review
A technical and rigorous work that captures the essence of a cranial acupuncture system with extensive clinical backing. The author clearly presents the evolution of YNSA, from its origins to its current applications, offering the professional a valuable tool to incorporate into their daily practice. Its focus on the treatment of pain and paralysis, together with its growing scientific validation, makes it a recommended read for those looking to expand their therapeutic resources within acupuncture.