KHT has taken Korea by storm and spread to 50 countries worldwide.

Since starting in
Japan in 1978, there are now 17 foreign countries in Asia, Europe and the Americas have
KHT centres teaching the techniques. Korea has 190 centres and over four million people
worldwide have taken training.

What is KHT?

KHT is a unique and versatile style of micro reflex acupuncture. Precise mapping of all the
body TCM points are reflected on the hand enabling practitioners to apply all acupuncture
paradigms from normal point stimulation, reduction and tonification to 5 element practice
and the use of extraordinary channels. KHT provides an additional treatment approach to quickly and effectively resolve
todays complex health problems through traditional energetic medicine. Those practitioners embarking on this relatively
new field will discover that KHT has the potential to revolutionize a patients acceptance of acupuncture, regardless of the
system of acupuncture in which they have been trained.

What imbalances/illnesses can KHT be used for?

KHT can be used to treat all the modern diseases and disorders that body acupuncture
and other therapies such as reflexology and aromatherapy are used for.

The advantages of KHT use in a practice setting

In clinical practice, KHT can be easily integrated with traditional body

acupuncture
KHT offers a range of non-invasive techniques that can be utilised for those with
a fear of needles or invasive therapies such as children. It is also useful for those
with mobility problems such as the elderly and disabled, as treatment only takes
place on the hands.
Corresponding points can be used on the hands to avoid use of traditional points located in areas of the body such
as Ren1 and Du1.
Little equipment is needed. A patient can be treated fully clothed, sitting on a chair.
KHT is easily learned, safe to use, and may be administered through simple finger pressure. The needles are
much smaller and their depth of penetration is much shallower (about 1mm), thus the discomfort of treatment is
minimised.
There are no vital structures or organs in the region of the treatment points that may be damaged inadvertently.
KHT is increasingly being used in multi bed clinics because of its speed of
treatment
Practitioners can demonstrate self-treatment techniques to the patient
Enables the practitioner to self-treat

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Korean Hand Therapy

Korean Hand Therapy

The three main theories in KHT are Correspondence Theory,

Micro meridian Theory and Five Finger Theory

Correspondence Theory
The hands reflect the anatomy and physiology of the whole
body; therefore, all the functions of the internal organs can be
controlled by stimulating corresponding points and areas on the
hands for the treatment and prevention of disease.
Micromeridian Theory
There are 14 micro meridians on each hand and 345 points on these 14 meridians. By stimulating the points on the
micromeridian and/or the micromeridian pathway itself, the physiological function of the whole body can be regulated.
Five finger Theory
Clinical experiments performed by In-Soon Park (1989) suggest that each finger corresponds to one of the zhang organs
and reflects as well as influences the energy of that organ.

Main Diagnostic Methods in KHT

Yin Yang Pulse Diagnosis
Korbin (1990) notes in a homeostatic state, the relative pulse
strength of the carotid and radial arteries should be about equal on
each side of the body. The carotid and vertebral artery pulses
reflect the evenness of cerebral blood flow. Since both the
vertebral and radial arteries arise from the subclavian artery, the
strength of radial pulse can be used as substitute for the vertebral
artery if the wrist is held at the level of the heart.
The concept of the cerebral blood flow in KHT was first mentioned
in the Yellow Emperors Classic of Internal Medicine (LingShu,
Chapter 9, ZhongShi), but has not been utilized in clinical experience for a long time because of its vague and poor
explanation. Dr Yoo (the modern day founder of KHT) discovered the yin yang pulse diagnostic method that is used to
discern the abnormality of the zhang fu organs by comparing the widths and the sizes of the radial and carotid pulses.
When the renying (ST9) pulse is twice as large as the cunkou (LU9) pulse, the disease is in the foot shaoyang channel of
Gall bladder. When it is twice as large and impetuous, the disease is in the hand shaoyang channel of triple warmerwhen
the renying pulse is twice as large as the cunkou pulse, the foot shaoyang channel of gallbladder should be purged and the
foot jueyin channel of liver should be invigorated (LingShu, Chapter 9, ZhongShi)

Three Constitutions Theory

There have been many diagnostic theories and methods throughout Oriental medical history. It seems that almost no one
has provided an objective and systematic method in order to diagnose the excess or deficiency state of the Zhang Fu
organs. Determining the conditions of the Zhang Fu organs is the
main key point in the advanced level of Oriental medicine. In
revealing the states of the 12 Viscera and Bowels, the Three
Constitutions Theory makes use of the Five Elements Theory upon
which it is based.

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Korean Hand Therapy

Three Main Theories of KHT

Workshop details at a glance

Workshop details at a glance

Schedule:
Credits:
Prerequisites:

CPD:
Cost:
Accreditation:
Certification:

Material:

See website for dates & locations www.jongbaik.co.uk

13 contact hours per weekend
These workshops are open to all health practitioners and
acupuncture students. If you are unsure of your suitability please
contact us.
Valid as CPD development
See website for details
ATCM
KHT Headquarters (Seoul)
Levels I, II & IV certified by Jong Baik Education
Level III certified by KHT Institute HQ in Seoul, Korea,
upon completion of Level I,II & III. Practitioners will be awarded the
title cert KHT Seoul
All consumables to use during workshop & workshop notes
included in fee

KHT I
Open to acupuncture students, qualified acupuncture practitioners and all other
health practitioners. Attendance at this workshop will result in a certificate of
completion at Level I and will provide enough knowledge for practitioners to
begin practicing KHT and gain experience before they embark on Level II. It is
strongly recommended that practitioners also complete the other levels,
although this is not obligatory.
KHT II
Open to acupuncture students, qualified acupuncture practitioners and all other
health practitioners. Attendance at this workshop will result in a certificate of
completion. It is strongly recommended that practitioners also complete the
other levels, although this is not obligatory.
KHT III
Only students who have completed KHT Level I & II can attend.
Attendance at this workshop would result in the issuing of an accredited
certificate from KHT headquarters in Seoul, Korea and will entitle the student to
use the letters cert KHT Seoul after their name.
KHT IV
Only students who have completed KHT Levels I, II & III can attend.
Attendance at this workshop would result in the issuing of a completion
certificate from Jong Baik Education.

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KHT I Syllabus

Korean Hand Therapy I Syllabus

Day 1
Introduction:
What is Korean Hand Therapy (KHT)?
History of KHT
Advantages of KHT over other therapies
Possible mechanisms underlying KHT
Introduction to the three main theories of KHT
Correspondence Theory
14 Micro Meridian Theory (& 401 points)
5 Finger Theory
Precautions & contraindications
Correspondence Theory
Representation of the body on the hand:
The palmar side of the hand
The dorsal side of the hand
Fingers
The method for locating correspondence points
Correspondence treatments and prescriptions
Correct use of KHT therapeutic instruments including probe, needles, needle inserter,
moxa, blood letter and press pellets (gold and silver)
Supervised practice sessions
Introduction to 14 Micro Meridian Theory
Discussion of A Micro Meridian (Conception Vessel)
Circulation
Explanation of important points (comparison with corresponding body points)
Use of A Micro Meridian for various symptoms
The front mo points (alarm points)
Diagnosis & treatment of acute problems
Supervised practice sessions and treatment of students

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KHT I Syllabus

Day 2
Discussion of B Micro Meridian (Governing Vessel)
Circulation
Explanation of important points (comparison with corresponding body points)
Use of B Micro Meridian for various symptoms
Distribution of upper & lower extremity nerves and KHT
The back shu points
Diagnosis & treatment of chronic problems
Introduction to KHT Moxa
Thermotherapy & body temperature
Immunity (white blood cells & lymphocytes)
Sympathetic & parasympathetic nerves
Mechanisms underlying KHT Moxa
Precautions & contraindications
Supervised practice sessions and treatment of students

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KHT II Syllabus

Korean Hand Therapy II Syllabus

Day 1
Review of A & B Micro Meridians
3 Yin Micro Meridians (Lu,P,Ht)
Circulation
Comparison between body meridians and hand micro meridians
Important point locations
Related symptoms and applications
Tonification & reduction methods (needling and press pellets)
Five element points
Well, Spring, Stream, River, Sea
Related symptoms & applications
3 Yang Micro Meridians (LI, SI, SJ)
Circulation
Comparison between body meridians and hand micro meridians
Important point locations
Related symptoms and applications
Tonification & reduction methods (needling and press pellets)
Death pulse
Identification
Treatment
Supervised practice sessions and treatment of students

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KHT II Syllabus

Day 2
3 Yin Micro Meridians (Kid,Liv,Sp)
Circulation
Comparison between body meridians and hand micro
meridians
Important point locations
Related symptoms and applications
Tonification & reduction methods (needling and press pellets)
3 Yang Micro Meridians (St,Bl,GB)
Circulation
Comparison between body meridians and hand micro
meridians
Important point locations
Related symptoms and applications
Tonification & reduction methods (needling and press pellets)
4 Pulse Points
E8- Carotid Artery
I2- Vertebral & Radial Artery
Location & uses
Supervised practice sessions and treatment of students

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Day 1
Diagnosis in KHT
Three one constitution theory
Yin Yang pulse taking
Introduction to Three One Constitution Theory
Abdominal palpation (St25, Sp15, Ren 4/5)
Classification of Yang excess, Kid excess, Yin excess
How to diagnose the three one constitutions
Non Five elements practitioners please note: There is no disadvantage if you have not studies Five Elements acupuncture.
This KHT workshop provides all of the information necessary for you to understand and apply this theory
Yin excess syndrome
Diagnosis in yin excess syndrome
Progress of disorders in yin excess syndrome
Experiments to confirm yin excess syndrome
Disorders in yin excess syndrome
Treatment in yin excess syndrome
Yang excess syndrome
Diagnosis in yang excess syndrome
Progress of disorders in yang excess syndrome
Effects on spine in yang excess syndrome
Experiments to confirm yang excess syndrome
Disorders in yang excess syndrome
Treatment in yang excess syndrome
Kidney excess syndrome
Diagnosis in kidney excess syndrome
Progress of disorders in kidney excess syndrome
Experiments to confirm kidney excess syndrome
Disorders in kidney excess syndrome
Treatment in kidney excess syndrome
Yin yang pulse taking
Principle and goal of yin yang pulse diagnosis
Importance of yin yang pulse diagnosis
How to take the pulse
The location of the pulse
The position and attitude
Feeling the pulse
Controlling the carotid (st9) and radial pulse (lu9)
Experiment on yin yang pulse

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KHT III Syllabus

Korean Hand Therapy

III Syllabus

KHT III Syllabus

Day 2
Explanation of five-element prescription (4 needle technique)
Introduction
Main principles of five-element therapy
The five-shu points: Jing well, ying spring, shu stream,
jing river and he sea
Tonification and sedation prescriptions of five elements
1. Jungbang (tonifying method)
2. Sungbang (sedating method)
3. Hanbang (cold dispelling method)
4. Yolbang (heat dispelling method)

Supervised practice sessions and treatment of students

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KHT IV Syllabus

Korean Hand Therapy

IV Syllabus
Day 1
The difference between
Jasa (disease in its own organ)
Osa (disease transferred from another organ)
Introduction to advanced Four Needle Technique
1. Pung Bang (wind)
2. Hwa Bang (fire)
3. Sup Bang (damp)
4. Jo Bang (dry)
5. Su Bang (water)
PM (1:30-4:00)
Introduction to Birth Constitutions (Un-Ki Constitutions)
Five elements & six energies (qi)
KHT style Un-Ki constitution
Diseases of right & left sides
Theory of positional structures of jang bu organs

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KHT IV Syllabus

Day 2
Disease development index according to the structure of jang bu
location
Influence un-ki constitution on the structure of jang bu location
Disease deterioration index of un-ki constitution
Explanation of difference between three one and birth constitution
Discussion & treatment of case studies

Review of Five Finger Theory

Introduction to constitutional ring therapy
Prescription
1. Coloured ring
2. Non coloured ring
3. Mixed rings
4. Numerous rings (2-3)
Treatment
1. Liv excess/deficient
2. Ht excess/deficient
3. Sp excess/deficient
4. Lu excess/deficient

Please note: Jong Baik Education reserve the right to change a taught section topic without prior notice

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I have been practising KHT for 8 years and have some really excellent results both using KHT as a stand-alone therapy
and also in conjunction with body acupuncture. Recently I treat a young female who had debilitating rheumatoid arthritis
I diagnosed her as Kidney Excess and used Sanjiao Sung Bang needle treatment. Her symptoms after the first session
were reduced by about 70%. After a short number of treatments she is now fully recovered.

I have been practicing KHT for 3 years and have found it invaluable in treating certain conditions.
I use KHT on every patient. It works so well for patients that are needle phobic.

KHT has definitely improved patient response. Relaxation is greater, people enjoy it.
I would recommend adding KHT to every treatment

KHT has completely changed the way I treat patients. I now only occasionally use body acupuncture. I have had some
amazing results. I recently treat a patient for skin problems and I had tried everything on her and decided to try KHT
which I had just returned from the advanced practitioner course. After giving her one treatment I saw her the
following week and her skin condition had virtually gone.

I have been practising KHT for approximately 7 years. I now only diagnose patients using KHT and then apply both a
body acupuncture treatment as well as a KHT treatment. My success rate and speed of recovery rate has most definitely
improved. I recently treat a patient with chronic IBS. I only used KHT with her and so far the results have been really
encouraging. She no longer has griping pain after every meal and there is also no bowel urgency now. I think perhaps 2
or three more treatments and she will be back to normal
Thoroughly enjoyable. Jongs knowledge is endless and his teaching style is so enthusiastic. I cant wait to come back
for more

Thanks for a fantastic course, I feel KHT has really improved my understand of 5 elements and TCM in general.
I thoroughly enjoyed the course

We treat both patients and relatives with KHT and in some cases patients are so poorly the subtle treatment that KHT
provides works really well for patients.

Treating patients using KHT is so convenient. I massage a lot and often am rushed to also fit in a full TCM body
treatment. In these cases, I just simply apply KHT while the patient is being massaged.

The whole process of patient intake, diagnosis and treatment is so logical. All treatment protocols are tabled out for you I
therefore feel very confident in both the diagnosis and treatment of patients using KHT

KHT Workshops
accredited by
ATCM

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Student Feedback

What previous students have said about the workshops and KHT:

I enjoyed the course very much

The course was excellent, very enjoyable and pleasant
company. Will be back for more
Very enjoyable. See you again in September.
Jong.by the way.where do you get your energy
from?!
Lectures, materials and demonstrations are well balanced and interestingvery very good! Am
very happy to go away and start using it. Also very good support throughout course and once
qualified great support afterwards, you must work 24 hours a day! Thank you so much 10/10!
The course is very intense. I hadnt realised just how much information there is to take in. However,
the diagnostic system is very pragmatic AND objective,
and so I feel confident that my diagnosis even though Im
only newly qualified.is not too far off the mark. My
TCM pulse taking will take years to refine and I much
prefer the abdomen palpation and Yin Yang pulse taking
in KHT
I enjoyed the course and feedback from my patients has
been very positive
Most enjoyable. Maybe a lot of stuff in a little time, but
then there is the opportunity to revisit on follow up
weekends which is brilliant. Looking forward to doing it again.cant wait
My practice is multi-bed, low cost and KHT suits me perfectly. My patients love it and Im having real
success. Most fascinating for me is the change I have noticed in some of my patients since I have
added KHT to their treatment.

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Student Feedback

What students have said about the workshops:

(all direct quotes from anonymous feedback forms)

Dip Ac Dip KHT Ac BA MSc MBAcC PhD Candidate (Wales)

Jong Baik is an established lecturer with an enthusiastic, intense and

also relaxed style of teaching

Specialises in Micro Acupuncture Systems- KHT (Korean Hand

Acupuncture Therapy), Auricular (E Chim & Ear Reflex Zone
Therapy), Sujok (Korean Hand & Foot Acupuncture), Eye
Acupuncture, Nose Acupuncture

Qualified in Sinology including Chinese Classics (including The Book of Changes, Book of Difficulty, Yellow
Emperors Inner Cannon)

Has deep knowledge of both TCM and Five Element

Acupuncture (Sa am Acupuncture).

Apprenticed under various TCM, KHT and Auricular masters in

South Korea

Has been working as part of a palliative care team in a hospice

in Darlington for 7 years

Is the only accredited lecturer of KHT and Auricular Therapy (E Chim & Ear Reflex Zone) in Europe and has been
teaching to BAcC, BMAS, ATCM and AACP practitioners for the past 7 years

Visiting Lecturer to the Universities of Coventry & Glyndwr

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About Jong
BaikInformation
Further

About Jong Baik

Workshop Application Form

KHT Workshop Application Form

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Please enclose a cheque payable to Jong Baik. Places are not confirmed until payment is cleared.

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