Sedate or Tonify? How to Know Every Time | Acupuncture Needle Technique Guide

Sedate or Tonify acupuncture points, how do you know which one to choose? This is the #1 question I get from acupuncture students and practitioners, especially when working with a protocol that lists multiple points. In this video I break it all down so you never have to guess again. You'll learn the key differences between excess and deficiency patterns, exactly how needle technique changes depending on what you're treating, and how to navigate mixed patterns. We'll walk through 3 real clinical cases including mixed patterns, with clear root vs. branch strategies for each one. I also cover the full needle manipulation techniques, insertion speed, withdrawal, direction, rotation, lifting and thrusting, and breathing, plus the most important clinical note: always obtain De Qi first. 🔗 Links mentioned: 📘 Chinese Medicine Treatments Made Easy (purple book) → https://www.acuproacademy.ca/chinese-... 📧 Weekly TCM Newsletter (free) → https://acuproacademy.com/newsletter/ 🎓 Masterclass: How to Select AcuPoints → https://www.acuproacademy.ca/acupoint... ~~~~~ ⏰ Chapters ⏰ ~~~~~~ 00:00 Sedate or Tonify acupuncture points 01:00 TCM Diagnosis First 01:34 Excess vs Deficiency in Chinese medicine 04:02 Sedating Technique in acupuncture 07:36 Tonifying Technique in acupuncture 11:34 Finding Deqi while needling acupuncture points 13:04 TCM Mixed Patterns of diagnosis 14:25 Case IBS and acupoints 16:38 Needling Stimulation 17:51 TCM Case Insomnia with Yin Def 21:32 TCM Case Damp Heat and Fatigue 24:48 Three Step Framework for sedating and tonifying Connect with me! Facebook: / acuproacademy Instagram: / acuproacademy 💕 And if you'd like more content, please continue to support my creations by subscribing, connecting, liking, sharing and commenting on my posts! That's how I know you enjoy them! Much appreciated 🙏 Because you know it… acupuncture ROCKS! 🎉 Clara TCM Geek 🩵This video is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) I personally use in my own clinic. Running a practice comes with a lot of moving parts, and Jane has been a total game-changer for me: from scheduling and charting to keeping everything organized and running smoothly behind the scenes. If you’re curious to see how Jane could support you and your patients, I highly recommend checking out https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/.... And one last thing: if you’re ready to get started, you can use my code ACUPRO1MO to get a one-month grace period on your new Jane account! 💜 #acupuncturepoints #acupuncturelife #acupunctureclinic