Toyohari is a refined system of Japanese meridian therapy. It is different from most other forms of Acupuncture in that it uses more delicate and specific treatment methods, placing great emphasis on the use of the practitioners’ pulse diagnosis and palpation skills to diagnose and continually assess the effects of the treatment during the session.  One notable difference is that the majority of needles are non-inserted as the acupuncture point is being stimulated at the surface of the body.  This is an added bonus for babies and children and for those who are sensitive or needle phobic.

Dr. Yoshio Manaka developed a style of Japanese Acupuncture based on the eight extraordinary meridians.   He developed specific treatment techniques involving palpation of the abdomen for diagnosis and the use of Manaka Ion Pumping Cords for treatment.

Moxibustion - heat generated by the burning of a herb from the Mugwort plant on or near the skin (non-scarring).

Cupping – the process of placing suction cups on the skin.

Massage – manual stimulation of the meridians and acupoints.