All Acupuncture Styles in One Platform
5 Acupuncture Styles.
One clinical platform.
TCM Clinical Pro supports Traditional TCM, Tung's Acupuncture, Cranio-Acupuncture, Korean, and Japanese systems, each generating style-specific point selections and rationale, not generic outputs.
Supported Acupuncture Systems
Traditional TCM Acupuncture
传统针灸
The classical system based on the Huang Di Nei Jing and Nan Jing. Treatment via the 12 primary meridians, 8 extraordinary vessels (奇经八脉), and the 365 classical acupuncture points. Diagnosis through zang-fu organ theory, six-stage differentiation, and four-level Wen Bing theory.
Key Features
- 12 primary meridians + 8 extraordinary vessels
- Zang-fu organ theory
- Five Element correspondence
- Local and distal point selection
- Full herbal formula integration
Best For
General practice, internal medicine, chronic conditions, comprehensive TCM protocols.
Tung's Acupuncture
董氏奇穴
Master Tung Ching-Chang's distal point system, one of the most widely practiced styles globally. Uses imaging therapy (全息) and holographic correspondence to treat conditions using points far from the affected area, often with immediate results.
Key Features
- Distal imaging point system
- Holographic correspondence zones
- One needle / few needle approach
- Immediate palpable results
- Distinct point nomenclature (11.17, 22.05, 88.12, etc.)
Best For
Pain management, musculoskeletal conditions, acute presentations, practitioners seeking fast results.
Cranio-Acupuncture
头针
Scalp acupuncture systems developed in the 20th century, primarily Jiao Shunfa's Chinese Scalp Acupuncture and Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA). Maps functional zones of the brain cortex onto the scalp, enabling treatment of neurological, motor, and sensory disorders.
Key Features
- Jiao Shunfa scalp zones
- YNSA (Yamamoto) system
- Motor and sensory cortex mapping
- Neurological rehabilitation protocols
- Combined with body acupuncture
Best For
Neurological disorders, post-stroke rehabilitation, tremors, cerebral palsy, chronic pain with neurological components.
Korean Acupuncture
韩国针法
Encompasses Sa-Am acupuncture (사암침법), Korea's classical constitutional system based on Sasang typology, and Korean Hand Acupuncture (고려수지침). Sa-Am uses a tonification/sedation framework on each meridian to restore constitutional balance.
Key Features
- Sa-Am constitutional approach
- Sasang body type differentiation
- Korean Hand Acupuncture (KHT)
- Tonification / sedation protocols
- Five Element constitutional treatment
Best For
Constitutional treatment, immune regulation, digestive disorders, practitioners interested in non-classical systems.
Japanese Acupuncture
日本针灸
A refined tradition emphasizing palpation diagnosis (腹診, hara diagnosis and meridian palpation), ultra-thin needling, and minimal stimulation. Major styles include Kiiko Matsumoto's Evidence-Based Acupuncture, Toyohari (blind practitioner tradition), and classical meridian therapy.
Key Features
- Hara (abdominal) diagnosis
- Meridian palpation protocol
- Toyohari brass needle technique
- Kiiko Matsumoto's palpation system
- Ultra-fine gauge, minimal stimulation
Best For
Sensitive patients, children, needle-averse patients, fine diagnostic work, fertility and women's health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which acupuncture style should I use?
The best style depends on your training, patient population, and clinical goals. TCM Clinical Pro lets you switch between all 5 styles on a per-diagnosis basis, so you can use the right tool for each case, or use multiple styles together.
Can I use Tung's points alongside TCM body points?
Yes. Many practitioners combine distal Tung's points with local TCM body points for a comprehensive protocol. The platform supports mixed-style protocols within a single treatment plan.
Does the platform understand the difference between Japanese and Chinese acupuncture?
Yes. The platform generates style-specific point selections and rationale for each tradition, not a generic TCM output relabeled. Kiiko Matsumoto protocols are different from Toyohari protocols, and both differ from classical TCM.
Is Richard Tan's Balance Method supported?
Yes, Richard Tan's Balance Method (I Ching / mirror imaging) is available as an additional acupuncture style option in the diagnosis form.
Access all 5 acupuncture styles
Switch styles per diagnosis. 14-day free trial, no credit card required.