[For Acupuncture Students - Free] Understand Stiff Shoulders Through the Five Elements and Learn Moxibustion Head Acupuncture Techniques Applicable in Clinical Practice. "3rd Seichiku Acupuncture Student Study Session" to be Held on July 4 (Sat)

With the concept of "From 'Knowing' Oriental Medicine to 'Using' It," LSD company Inc. (Head Office: Koto Ward, Tokyo; Representative: Hiroshi Takenaka), which operates the Seichiku Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinics Group, will hold a free technical seminar for acupuncture students, "3rd Seichiku Acupuncture Student Study Session: Understanding Stiff Shoulders with the Five Elements Classification and Modern Interpretation," on July 4, 2026 (Sat) at Seichiku Shiohama Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinic. This study session will focus on "stiff shoulders," the most common chief complaint encountered by everyone, and will include a lecture on learning a three-dimensional diagnostic approach that connects the classical Five Elements classification with modern medical interpretations, as well as a practical demonstration and experience of "moxibustion head acupuncture" (kyutoshin), which is immediately useful in clinical practice. This will provide an opportunity to grasp the "rationale for selecting acupuncture points that are useful in practice," which cannot be obtained from school classes alone, and to significantly enhance clinical judgment and the ability to explain to patients.

Details and Application

Background of the Event: Delving into the Mystery of Stiff Shoulders That Return with Just Massage or Needling

Stiff shoulders are one of the most frequent chief complaints encountered in clinical practice, but localized massage or acupuncture treatment often provides only temporary relief, with many cases not leading to a fundamental solution. This study session addresses the question, "Why does that area become stiff?" by going beyond a purely anatomical approach to muscles and analyzing it by type using the "Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water)" of Oriental medicine. By reconnecting the framework of the classics with modern terminology, the content is designed to significantly enhance clinical judgment and the ability to explain to patients.

Highlights and What You Will Learn in This Study Session

1. Three-dimensional Diagnosis of "Stiff Shoulders" Using the Five Elements (Lecture)

We will clearly explain the type-specific diagnoses based on the Five Elements classification, such as liver depression, gallbladder meridian tension, anxiety, spleen and stomach disharmony, and lung deficiency, along with their underlying modern medical interpretations.

2. Practical Experience of "Moxibustion Head Acupuncture" Useful in Clinical Practice (Practical Session/Demo)

The basics of "moxibustion head acupuncture," which involves placing moxa on the head of the needle to warm it, will be carefully explained through a live demonstration by the instructor. You will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the reliable techniques used in actual clinical settings.

3. Learn Directly from a Clinician Who Values the Classics

Yuji Ueda, Product Manager of the Seichiku Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinics Group and an acupuncturist who has treated countless patients with stiff shoulders, will serve as the instructor, sharing his real-world perspective from the field.

Event Overview

Event Name: 3rd Seichiku Acupuncture Student Study Session: Understanding Stiff Shoulders with the Five Elements Classification and Modern Interpretation

Date and Time: July 4, 2026 (Sat) 19:00 - 21:00

Venue: Seichiku Shiohama Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinic (2-11-19 Shiohama, Koto Ward, Tokyo)

Target Audience: Acupuncture Students

Capacity: First 30 applicants (Registration closes once capacity is reached)

Participation Fee: Free

What to Bring/Wear: Comfortable clothing, attire suitable for moxibustion practical exercises

Details and Application: https://seichiku.github.io/study/3/

Instructor Profile

Yuji Ueda (Ueda Yuji)

Product Manager of Seichiku Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinics Group / Acupuncturist. While carefully preserving the classics of Oriental medicine, he treats many patients with autonomic nervous system disorders in clinical practice. He excels at diagnoses that connect the Five Elements classification with modern medicine and leads the group's technical quality with highly reproducible approaches.

【Clinic Information】

Seichiku Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinic (Main Branch)

Address: 3-8-3 Minamisuna, Koto Ward, Tokyo

TEL: 03-3699-6213

Seichiku Higashisuna Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinic

Address: 6-13-6 Higashisuna, Koto Ward, Tokyo

TEL: 03-3644-6789

Seichiku Shiohama Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinic

Address: 2-11-19 Shiohama, Koto Ward, Tokyo

TEL: 03-5857-4123

<Seichiku Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinics Group Official Website>

https://www.seichiku.com/

<Official Instagram>

https://www.instagram.com/seichikuseikotuin/

【Company Profile】

Company Name: LSD company Inc.

Established: January 2009

Head Office: 1-9-50-4209 Shinonome, Koto Ward, Tokyo

Representative: Hiroshi Takenaka

Business Activities: Operation of acupuncture and osteopathic clinics

URL: https://www.seichiku.com/