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Golden Ratio School of East Asian Medicine provides various seminars and classes for students of acupuncture, licensed acupuncturists or other medical providers who practice acupuncture to dive deeper into the art of acupuncture medicine.
Golden Ratio
School of East Asian Medicine
Tei Shin 鍉鍼 & Da Shin 打鍼
The Art of Non-Insertive Acupuncture Seminar
Tei Shin is the forgotten acupuncture methods of Classical Nine Needles from the classic textbook of Huang Di Nei Jing.
It was revived by Japanese acupuncturist and gained popularity within the Japanese acupuncture community.
It is a non-invasive contact needling method known as Sesshoku Shin and it is as effective as conventional filiform needle acupuncture without insertion. It is completely safe and painless, and can be applied to newborn to adult and those who are needle-shy comfortably.
This seminar will cover its history & background, theory & techniques and how to apply for construction of treatment.
As a part of non-invasive method of acupuncture, the Japan original Mubun style Da Shin will also be introduced.
Program Outline:
- Total of 2 Days
- Didactic and Hands-on Practical
Instructors:
Atsuki Maeda, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.
Mahtab Ghajar, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.
Location:
2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 2007, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Schedule:
November 8th & 9th, 2025
Day 1: 9:00 - 5:00
Day 2: 9:00 - 5:00
Fee per module:
$450
$360 (Student)
14 CEU/PDA Pending
Registration: Registration & Payment Deadline - October 30th, 2025
For registration, please email at:
Email: maedasensei@gmail.com


Japanese style acupuncture has long been revered for its gentle needling,
precise approach and highly effective clinical results. Whether you are a
seasoned practitioner or new to the field of acupuncture, this program will
provide you the opportunity to fully immerse in this very refined system
of acupuncture which is rapidly gaining popularity in the world as patients
and clinicians alike awaken to the allure of this subtle yet very potent
method of healing.
Situated in the renowned historic anad spiritual city of Kyoto steeped in temples and inordinate charm, this program is designed to greatly enrich and polish the senses while developing and refining the acupuncturist’s skills and technique of reading the body and working with subtle energy.
You will learn a broad spectrum of healing approaches and come away with skills you can readily apply in your practice and achieve lasting clinical results. The learning format consists of lecture, observation and practical experience with teacher feedback. Expect to learn a lot and greatly broaden your perspective while laying a solid foundation for your future as a clinician.
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