De Qi (Qi Arrival): An Ancient Acupuncture Skill Applied Through Neuroscience

Course overview

This course examines Qi Arrival (De Qi) as the clinical threshold that determines acupuncture effectiveness. Drawing from classical acupuncture texts and modern scientific research, it clarifies how Qi Arrival is facilitated, recognized, refined, and applied in treatment strategy. Emphasis is placed on appropriate depth, minimal manipulation, practitioner discernment, and regulatory response rather than sensation chasing or force. Scientific findings on connective tissue, neural signaling, and autonomic regulation are presented to support classical principles with contemporary evidence.