Korean Hand Therapy

Module 1: Introduction to Korean Hand Therapy (KHT)

Taught by Dr. Jong Baik

A unique and in-depth CPD event that introduces the foundations of Korean Hand Therapy (KHT). This highly practical training is designed for healthcare practitioners who want to integrate KHT into their clinical practice using either invasive (acupuncture) or non-invasive (acupressure/magnetic) methods.

🔍 What This Event Covers:

Core Topics

Introduction to Korean Hand Therapy (KHT)
History and development of KHT
Theoretical foundations: Three main KHT theories
Possible mechanisms behind KHT
Precautions and contraindications

In-Depth Training

Full coverage of Correspondence Theory
Introduction to Micro Meridian Theory
Detailed study of all Micro Meridians, including:
- Ren, Du, Lu, P, H, Li, Si, SJ, Kid, Liv, Sp, St, Bl, GB
- Five Element points
- The Death Pulse
- Four Pulse Points

Clinical Skills & Application

KHT diagnosis techniques
Five Element Treatment Approach
Practice of both invasive (acupuncture) and non-invasive (acupressure/magnetic) methods

🏫 Who Will Be Teaching?

All Jong Baik Education events are personally taught by Dr. Jong Kook Baik, an internationally recognised expert in Traditional East Asian Medicine.
👉 Learn more about Dr. Baik here

✅ Who Can Attend?

This event is open to:

Qualified health practitioners
Final-year students with active professional liability insurance

This includes (but is not limited to):
Acupuncturists, holistic therapists, physiotherapists, reflexologists, and other insured practitioners.

Module 2: KHT Pre-Natal Constitution & Diagnosis

Advanced Training for KHT Practitioners

Discover how to calculate and apply Pre-Natal Constitutions—the foundational energetic blueprint you are born with that influences health and well-being throughout your life. This advanced workshop is essential for KHT practitioners who want to refine their diagnostic and treatment skills using deeper constitutional insights.

🏫 What You’ll Learn:

Understanding the Constitution You Were Born With

Learn how to calculate pre-natal constitutions using your date of birth
Understand the difference between left- and right-side constitutions
Apply these insights to guide treatment planning for yourself and clients

Key KHT Tools and Concepts Covered:

Back Shu & Front Mu Points: Learn their functions, locations, and nervous system connections
O-Ring (Muscle) Testing: Use points to refine your diagnostic accuracy
Pulse Diagnosis in KHT: Including 4 Pulse Points, Death Pulse, and body temperature correlations
Disease Development & Deterioration Indices: How to calculate and interpret these markers
KHT Birth Constitution System:
- 5 Elements & 6 Qi
- 10 Celestial Stems & 12 Earthly Branches
- Un-Ki Constitutions
8 Extraordinary Points: Their use and application in treatment
Developing Treatment Prescriptions: How to prepare personalized care plans based on pre-natal constitution

Format & Approach:

This is a highly practical, hands-on workshop that integrates:

Clear lectures
Demonstrations
Supervised practice

You'll move confidently from theory to clinical application, with expert guidance throughout.

✅ Who Can Attend:

This course is open to therapists who have completed the Introduction to KHT Module.

Module 3: KHT Post-Natal Constitution & Advanced Diagnostic Techniques

Practical & Hands-On Training for KHT Practitioners

This in-depth training explores Post-Natal Constitutions, the Root Organ, and a range of advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques in Korean Hand Therapy (KHT). Designed for therapists ready to deepen their clinical skills, this hands-on event bridges traditional theory with modern application.

🏫 What You’ll Learn

Core Concepts & Diagnostics

What is a Post-Natal Constitution?
Learn how to identify and calculate the constitution that develops after birth and influences health and imbalance.
The Root Organ
Discover how to diagnose and understand the central organ driving disharmony.
3 Post-Natal Constitutions
Introduction to their patterns, diagnosis, and practical treatment approaches.
Abdominal Palpation
Gain foundational skills in this diagnostic method to assess organ function and tension.
Pulse Diagnosis in KHT
Introduction to pulse taking and pulse comparison as tools for identifying energetic imbalances.

Treatment Tools & Protocols

Advanced KHT Techniques
- Simple Tonification & Reduction Methods
- Nanjing & Sa Am 5 Element Systems
- 4 Point Techniques
- Classification and treatment of Jasa & Osa diseases
The 8 Extraordinary Channels
Explore their theory and practical application in clinical treatment.
Case Study Discussions & Treatments
Apply what you've learned in real-world clinical scenarios with group discussion and feedback.

Hands-On Learning

This is a highly practical, clinically-focused event, featuring:

Clear lectures
Demonstrations
Numerous supervised practical sessions
You’ll move seamlessly from theory to hands-on diagnosis and treatment with expert support throughout.

✅ Who Can Attend

This training is open to therapists who have completed the Introduction to KHT Module.

Important: Please confirm with your insurer that KHT/acupressure can be added to your policy before booking on an event

Who Teaches Korean Hand Therapy?

All our events are taught by Dr Jong Baik, leading authority in Korean Hand Therapy.
Learn more about Dr Baik →