Carlo St. Juste II, MAOM has a background in acupuncture with over 10 years of clinical experience, published author, and over 16 years in the Martial Arts. He has worked with various organizations to implement employee wellness programs and workshops including The City of West Covina, The City of Brea, Broadcom, University of Southern California (USC), American Suzuki, and Pomona College. He is dedicated to promoting integrative health and has seen the benefits of knowledge and implementation first hand.
Introduction to Auricular Acupuncture Auricular acupuncture, or ear acupuncture, is a fascinating subset of acupuncture that focuses on points located within the ear. As a… Read More »Shenmen Ear Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
Stomach 37 (ST37), also known as Shangjuxu, is a key acupuncture point along the Stomach meridian that is particularly important for maintaining digestive health and… Read More »Stomach 37 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
Stomach 36 (ST36, ST-36), also known as Zusanli, or “Three Leg Mile”, is one of the most commonly used acupuncture points. It is celebrated for… Read More »ST36 Acupuncture Point Location, Practical Use, and Benefits
Large Intestines 4, also known as LI4, LI-4, or LI 4 (“Hegu” in TCM, gō koku in Korean Acupuncture) is one of the most well-known… Read More »LI4 Acupuncture Point Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
Spleen 4 (SP4, SP4, or SP 4), also known as “Gong Sun” (Grandchild or minute connected channel according to Maciocia), is a vital point often… Read More »Spleen 4 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
Spleen 3 (SP3, Sp 3, Sp-3), also known as Taibai or “Supreme White” ( Hey I didn’t create the name, I just write it as… Read More »Spleen 3 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
The next acupuncture point we’re going to cover is Large Intestine 15 (Li 15). LI 15, also known as “Jianyu or shoulder bone (TCM) “Gyeonu”… Read More »LI 15 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
Lung 10 (Lu10 or Lu 10) is known as “Yuji:, meaning “Fish Border,” which reflects its location along the fleshy border of the thenar eminence… Read More »Lung 10 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
Kidney 3 (Kd 3, Taixi or “Greater Stream” ) is an important point to discuss due to its wide range of benefits and frequent use… Read More »Kidney 3 Acupoint Location, Practical Uses and Benefits
In the world of acupuncture, there are certain points that stand out for their versatility and effectiveness. One of these is UB 25, also known… Read More »UB 25 Acupuncture Point: Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits