Classical & Body Acupuncture
Wrist-Ankle Acupuncture
Wrist-ankle acupuncture is a simplified technique using only 12 points located at the wrists and ankles to treat pain and functional disorders throughout the body, without seeking De Qi.
Read more
Nervous System
Articles tagged "Nervous System"
176 articles
Microsystems (auricular, scalp, etc.)
Jiao's Scalp Acupuncture (Chinese Craniopuncture)
Jiao Shunfa's scalp acupuncture is a system of stimulating linear scalp zones corresponding to cerebral cortical areas, particularly effective for neurological rehabilitation.
Read more
Classical & Body Acupuncture
Traditional Body Acupuncture (TBA)
Traditional body acupuncture is the foundational form of Chinese acupuncture, based on stimulating precise points along meridians to restore Qi circulation and rebalance the body's energy.
Read more
Microsystems (auricular, scalp, etc.)
Auriculotherapy (Nogier Method)
Auriculotherapy, codified by Dr. Paul Nogier, uses the ear auricle as a somatotopic microsystem to diagnose and treat pathologies throughout the body by stimulating auricular reflex points.
Read more
Classical & Body Acupuncture
Electro-Acupuncture
Electro-acupuncture combines traditional acupuncture with low-intensity electrical stimulation, amplifying the analgesic and regulatory effects of classical needling.
Read more
Microsystems (auricular, scalp, etc.)
YNSA Craniopuncture (Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture)
YNSA is a craniopuncture system developed by Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto, using frontal and occipital somatotopic scalp zones to treat pain and neurological disorders.
Read more
Specific Systems
NUCCA and Atlas Orthogonal — Upper Cervical Techniques
Ultra-specific chiropractic approaches exclusively targeting the first cervical vertebra (atlas C1) to correct misalignments affecting the entire spine and central nervous system.
Read more
Cranial & Craniosacral Techniques
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) — Upledger
Gentle therapeutic approach derived from Sutherland's cranial osteopathy, popularized by John Upledger, focused on releasing restrictions of the craniosacral system.
Read more
Cranial & Craniosacral Techniques
Membranous Techniques — Cranial Osteopathy
Set of cranial osteopathic techniques working directly on the reciprocal tension membranes (falx cerebri, falx cerebelli, tentorium cerebelli, diaphragma sellae) via precise bony contacts on the skull and sacrum, to normalize intracranial membranous tensions and restore the Primary Respiratory Mechanism.
Read more
Cranial & Craniosacral Techniques
Cranial Osteopathy — Sutherland Approach
Osteopathic system developed by William Garner Sutherland based on rhythmic mobility of cranial bones, dura mater and sacrum within the Primary Respiratory Mechanism (PRM).
Read more
Structural & Somatic Approaches
Bowen Technique (Bowen Therapy)
Gentle Australian therapeutic approach developed by Tom Bowen, using precise rolling movements on muscles, tendons and fascia, followed by essential pauses to allow the nervous system to initiate self-healing.
Read more
Oriental & Energy Massage
Amma — Traditional Japanese Massage
Ancient form of Japanese therapeutic massage founded on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles (meridians, acupressure points), historically practiced by blind practitioners in Japan, aimed at harmonizing Ki (vital energy) flow through rhythmic pressures, percussions and stretches.
Read more
Oriental & Energy Massage
Shiatsu
Japanese finger pressure technique on meridians and acupressure points aimed at rebalancing the flow of vital energy (Ki) in the body according to Oriental medicine principles.
Read more
Structural & Somatic Approaches
Feldenkrais Method
Somatic educational approach developed by Moshé Feldenkrais aimed at improving body awareness and movement efficiency by reprogramming motor habits through the nervous system.
Read more
Structural & Somatic Approaches
Trager Approach — Integrative Psychophysical Method
Somato-psychic method developed by Milton Trager combining gentle rocking and oscillating movements of the limbs and trunk, aiming to release chronic neuromuscular tension patterns and re-educate the central nervous system toward light, fluid movement patterns.
Read more
Adjustment Techniques
Diversified Technique
The most widely taught and practiced chiropractic technique worldwide, using precise manual HVLA adjustments on the spine and peripheral joints to correct vertebral subluxations.
Read more
Specialized Physiotherapy
Vestibular Physiotherapy and Balance Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy specialty dedicated to rehabilitation of balance disorders and dizziness of vestibular or central origin, combining otolith repositioning maneuvers (Epley, Semont), gaze stabilization exercises and vestibular desensitization protocols.
Read more
Neuromuscular Techniques
Kabat — PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)
Neuromuscular rehabilitation method developed by Herman Kabat using movement diagonals, developed alongside Dr. Margaret Knott, to facilitate coordination, strength and mobility through manual resistance and proprioceptive reflexes.
Read more