JCM Review
'This is a thoughtful, practical and inspirational guide addressing many of the common issues that arise in the first years of practice. Using questions to help focus the reader and meaningful anecdotes to illustrate the journey to be travelled, John develops a blue print for holistic development. It is a delight to read and will aid the path to artistry and mastery in one's professional role. How I wish it had been available to me in my early days of practice!'
- Alison Gould, acupuncturist and Accreditation Officer for the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board
'Acupuncture for New Practitioners is an acupuncture book like no other. It addresses intangible qualities that cannot be measured by test scores. Rather than tell us what to think or what to do, this wonderfully honest book by a wise and experienced practitioner instructs us on how to think and, perhaps more importantly, how to be. Every chapter contains pearls of wisdom, gently yet firmly guiding us toward finding our own truth, both as practitioners and as human beings. The author reminds us to be present in every moment and dares us to continue to learn and grow. He provides a pathway for fostering compassion, competence, and confidence, and for transforming knowledge and skill into wisdom. This book will prove invaluable not only for new practitioners but also for those of us with decades of experience.'
- Eugene London, DAOM, Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), L.Ac.
Contents
Acknowledgements.
Preface.
1.In the Moment.
2. Being Yourself.
3. Keeping it Simple.
4. Pulses.
5. Mistakes.
6. Patients.
7. Success and Failure.
8. Two Challenges.
9. The Next Stage. Conclusion.
