Jin’s Three Needles Therapy: Effective Point Combinations for Your Clinic

Jin's Three Needles (J3N) is a set of 39 very effective acupuncture point combinations compiled by Prof. Jin Rui (靳瑞1932-2010), from Guangzhou TCM University. J3N is one of the state-recognized programs for continuous TCM education and is now used in hundreds of acupuncture and moxibustion departments in hospitals all around China. Moreover, it is regarded as the most popular and practical acupuncture point combinations system.

Jin’s Three Needles Therapy: Effective Point Combinations for Your Clinic

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What you will learn

  • Give your treatments a stronger focus by using Jin’s Three Needles Combinations
  • Apply the J3N combinations with clarity
  • Use the appropriate stimulation techniques
  • Strengthen your knowledge of acupuncture point locations, especially of extra points

Course Overview

Jin’s Three Needles (J3N) is a set of 39 very effective acupuncture point combinations compiled by Prof. Jin Rui (靳瑞1932-2010), from Guangzhou TCM University. J3N is one of the state-recognized programs for continuous TCM education and is now used in hundreds of acupuncture and moxibustion departments in hospitals all around China. Moreover, it is regarded as the most popular and practical acupuncture point combinations system.

Generally speaking, the J3N combinations can be used as the primary combination to give the treatment a strong focus, a clear direction. And then it can be complemented by points according to your own choice, pattern diagnose, style.

For example, the combination Bi San Zhen (鼻三针), Three Nose Needles (LI20, Bitong, Yintang), is selected as the fundamental combination for allergic rhinitis, loss of smell (also after Covid), sinusitis, etc.. Then distal acupuncture points can be added to treat various patterns, e.g. LI4 + LI11 for wind-heat or KI6 + LU7 for kidney and lung Yin deficiency.  

In each module, we cover the theory behind these J3N combinations from the perspective of the acupuncture classics and the clinical experience of Dr. Hui Zhang.

We look at the locations of the points, especially for some extra points and discuss the stimulation methods including needling, moxibustion, electro acupuncture, bleeding, etc. as well as possible modifications based on syndrome differentiation. Case studies and relevant research will deepen the understanding of this method.


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Course Content

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Introduction to Jin’s Three Needles Therapy (15 Minutes)

Module 1: Jin’s Three Needles Therapy: Neurological and Psychological Disorders (2:30 Hours)
Module 2: Jin’s Three Needles for Treating the Spine and Extremities (2 Hours)
Module 3: Jin’s Three Needles for Internal Medicine (2:10 Hours)
Module 4: Jin’s Three Needles Therapy: Ear, Nose, Throat and Others (2:20 Hours)

About the Teacher

Dr. Hui Zhang, PhD

Hui Zhang applies and teaches various acupuncture methods including, TCM acupuncture, WHO Standard Scalp Acupuncture, AAP (arm acupressure points), Master Tung’s Acupuncture, Pingheng Acupuncture, pestle needles (Taoist Acupuncture), Heat Sensitive Moxibustion, Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage), Guasha, Cupping, Electricity Acupuncture, and Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine Psychology, etc.. He also uses Evidence-based methods in practice.

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    CAB Image CALIFORNIA11 hours
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  • I really enjoyed every minute of this J3N.

    December 28, 2024

    I really enjoyed every minute of this J3N. It’s very interesting. I learned so much. Thank you.

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    Socorro Egan

    Really enjoyed this course as always.

    September 16, 2024

    Really enjoyed this course as always.

    Learned a lot and can’t wait to start using it in my clinical practice.

    Thank you 😊

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    Socorro Egan

    Great course. Learnt so much. Well explained course.

    September 16, 2024

    Great course. Learnt so much. Well explained course.

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    Socorro Egan

    Enjoyed course

    August 11, 2024

    Enjoyed course

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