After more than three decades in practice, I’ve come to realize something fundamental — something that has shaped the way I treat, teach, and now, dissect:Acupuncturists need to be anatomists. As practitioners of East Asian medicine, we’re trained to think in meridians, patterns, and energetics. We palpate for point tenderness, assess pulses, observe tongues. And while all of that is vital, it doesn’t negate the fact that our needles move through very real anatomical structures: skin, fascia, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves. This dual awareness — of energetic theory and anatomical reality — has become the foundation of how I practice and teach. And it’s the reason I created iDissect.ca. Bringing Anatomy to Life for Acupuncturists This summer, I’ll be hosting a 10-day hands-on dissection course at the University of Toronto, using soft-embalmed cadavers that preserve the natural tone, color, and texture of real human tissue. This isn’t just an academic exercise. It’s an opportunity to see what […]