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Institute of American Acupuncture & Life Medicine

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IAALM offers two-day weekend workshops and ongoing studies in Kototama Inochi medicine. We are an NCCAOM approved PDA provider, offering continuing ed courses and an ongoing training program for licensed acupuncturists. Click below to learn more about Kototama Inochi medicine, and to see our current course offerings.

Reviews from workshop attendees...

"Jason and Ted’s expertise, care, and generosity of time were apparent for the whole weekend. I found the information captivating, clinically useful, and expansive to my own approach as a healer and clinician. I’ve used the Inochi Teate techniques in almost every treatment since being back in my practice!"

      Andy Bishop, L.Ac.

IAALM TRaining workshops

The Way of Bushido: Basic Needle Techniques in Kototama Inochi Medicine- June 21-22

Pediatric Health Care: Diagnostics, Shonishin, & Inochi Tactile Therapy -August 10th

This workshop introduces basic needle handling skills in the Nakazono Kototama Inochi lineage of traditional Japanese acupuncture. In this tradition, tools like acupuncture needles are sacred, extending the practitioner’s hands. We will engage Hand-Ki practice, Osaite, palpation, and foundational ho and sha techniques, integrating pulse diagnosis and treatment planning for immediate clinical application.

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Pediatric Health Care: Diagnostics, Shonishin, & Inochi Tactile Therapy -August 10th

Pediatric Health Care: Diagnostics, Shonishin, & Inochi Tactile Therapy -August 10th

This IAALM workshop introduces Shonishin, a gentle, needleless form of pediatric acupuncture developed in Japan. Rooted in the Kototama Inochi lineage, this hands-on course integrates tactile therapy, Shonishin tools and techniques, Chose (moxibustion), and diagnostic methods tailored for children. Dietary, herbal, and homeopathic approaches to pediatric care will also be explored. 

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Introduction to Kototama Inochi Medicine- September 13-14th

Introduction to Kototama Inochi Medicine- September 13-14th

This IAALM workshop introduces Kototama Inochi Medicine, a traditional Japanese acupuncture system based on Nakazono Osensei's work. Participants will explore concepts, principles, and hands-on practice, covering hand-ki exercises, hara work, pulse diagnosis, and Kototama sound meditation, setting the foundation for potential extended studies in pulse balancing. 

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available literature

INOCHI ENERGY MEDICINE by Thomas E. Duckworth, DKM

NATURAL MEDICINE from the KITCHEN by Thomas E. Duckworth, DKM

NATURAL MEDICINE from the KITCHEN by Thomas E. Duckworth, DKM

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NATURAL MEDICINE from the KITCHEN by Thomas E. Duckworth, DKM

NATURAL MEDICINE from the KITCHEN by Thomas E. Duckworth, DKM

NATURAL MEDICINE from the KITCHEN by Thomas E. Duckworth, DKM

Image of Natural Medicine from the kitchen book cover

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Paperback: $9.99 

Keeping Your Health in Mind

IAALM recognizes health as essential to life. We seek to advance understanding of the significance of individual health to the health of the whole community and advocate affordable and effective integrative healthcare for our community. 

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 IAALM shares the practical, spiritual, and therapeutic aspects of the discoveries and applications of Kototama Inochi Medicine via internet: Email, Web, YouTube, Zoom; print, long-distance learning, classes, seminars, and clinical studies. 

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Masahilo M. Nakazono discovered the connection of human consciousness, speech, and the energy of life supported through the meridians. His reinterpretation of the source of Life Energy and its application in Meridian Therapy he termed Kototama Life Medicine. Thomas E. Duckworth spent thirteen years as Nakazono Osensei’s student. It was in

Masahilo M. Nakazono discovered the connection of human consciousness, speech, and the energy of life supported through the meridians. His reinterpretation of the source of Life Energy and its application in Meridian Therapy he termed Kototama Life Medicine. Thomas E. Duckworth spent thirteen years as Nakazono Osensei’s student. It was in that setting that Dr. Duckworth unlocked the arrangement of the Kototama pulse sequence. This diagnostic approach clarifies the Three Yin/Three Yang affiliation with the Five Element model and is known as Kototama Inochi Medicine. 

Founded in 2002, the Institute of American Acupuncture & Life Medicine provides the world with the contributions of Masahilo M. Nakazono by delivering inexpensive health care assistance to the public, teaching healthcare professionals and publishing relating to Kototama Inochi Medicine and the work of Masahilo M. Nakazono. 

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The IAALM Board of Directors, endorsing the unique gifts of Masahilo M. Nakazono, consists of three remarkable minds: Dannette Constantin, Sharon Reed & Tom Wilson and five acupuncturists: Tracy Conrad, Tom Duckworth, Jason Hackler, Ted Hall & Mary Wallis. Most Board members have been on board 15+ years contributing time, leadership, and finances to the Institute’s efforts. 

 

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