TAO meets NOW: A Clinical Manual Integrating 5 Element Acupuncture with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Abbye Silverstein, L.Ac, an esteemed practitioner and teacher of acupuncture has written a modern, user-friendly guide teaching students and practitioners how to integrate 5 Elements and TCM in their practice. TAO meets Now is a clear, articulate and easy to follow instruction manual on the theory, diagnosis, and practice of 5 Element Acupuncture in relationship to TCM. The manual is divided into five clearly delineated sections: Theory, Diagnosis, Practicing the 5 Elements, Integrating the 5 Elements with TCM and an Appendix. Upon completing section 4, Integrating the 5 Elements with TCM, you will be able to effectively diagnose and administer a treatment based on your patient's 5 Element Constitutional Factor in relationship to their 8 Principle symptoms. You will learn how to integrate 5 Elements with TCM through case studies, charts, illustrations, and diagrams. This holistic approach will both enhance and improve patient treatment and care, while expanding practitioner knowledge and practice of the 5 Elements and TCM.