Table of Contents

A "Bridging the Gap" - Classical and Traditional Chinese Medicine;
B "Body Energetics" - Energetic structure of the body;
C The Primary Channels and the Acupuncture Points;
D Extraordinary and Secondary Channels;
Index of Symptoms and Points

About the Author

Hamid David Montakab M.D. graduated from Medical School of Paris, did his residency in surgery and completed a 3-year education in acupuncture. Later spending 4 months in clinical training in China, followed by 2 years in exploring the local healing in the Philippines and India.;
He practiced for 5 years in America after obtaining the NCCA certification and a degree in Chinese Herbalism. In 1986 he founded the Academy of Chinese Healing Arts in Switzerland.;
Dr. Montakab was commissioned by the Swiss National Fond to conduct a scientific research study on Acupuncture and Insomnia. In 1995 he was the co-founder and president of the Swiss Professional Organization for TCM (SPO-TCM).
Currently he practices in Saviese and lectures in Winterthur and other places in Europe.;
Publications:;
Treatment of Acute ankle sprains with Acupuncture, thesis (1977);
Stresskrankheiten: co-author 2006 (Elsevier);
Acupuncture and Insomnia/ Sleep and Dreams in Chinese Medicine 2011 (Thieme);
Bridging the Gap - Acupuncture Point and Channel Energetics 2012 (KIENER);

Reviews

As an acupuncture student and martial arts practitioner Dr Montakab's book has become my main reference to understand Chinese medicine physiology. His clear and detailed explanations as well as the abundant references and discussions are an essential guide I refer to on a daily basis. I cannot recommend it enough.;Mario Pinotti, acupuncturist in London