* Balance Care Acupuncture Clinic - Ben Jin *
About Me
In his acupuncture practice, Ben Jin(Bok Eun Jin) focuses on diagnosing the root causes of patients’ symptoms, considering factors such as stress, work, lifestyle, injuries, eating habits, emotion and pathogenic qi (wind, cold, heat, damp or dry).
He provides systematic and holistic treatment for restoring balance and offers strategies to prevent disease and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. He also specializes in chronic obstinate diseases and internal and gynecological conditions. For sanitation and safety, Ben uses disposable needles and typically applies acupuncture to only a few specific points on the limbs, hands and feet.
Ben earned a Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2002 from South Baylo University in California, USA and has been a registered acupuncturist in British Columbia since 2003. He has been also registered in the US as a licensed acupuncturist (California) since 2003 and a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (National Board certified in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Oriental Medicine) since 2005. Additionally, he has been a Master of Taoist Meditation Exercise(Kook Sun Do) since 1999. Formerly an IT and business consultant for IBM Korea, Ben chose a more rewarding path when he became a holistic health practitioner.
Ben taught Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at PCU College of Holistic Medicine in Burnaby for four years. In the community, he has offered public lectures and workshops on disease prevention and has taught classes in Taoist Meditation Exercise. In addition, he has practiced acupuncture treatment based on the Principles & Practice of "Dong Ui Bo Gam (Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine)".
Outside of the clinic, Ben enjoys Taoist Meditation Exercise and hiking.
PUBLIC LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS
Stroke Prevention and Treatment, SUCCESS, Burnaby Public Library, July 2009
Arthritis Prevention and Treatment, MOSAIC, Burnaby MOSAIC, Sep. 2009
Arthritis Prevention and Treatment, Options, Surry Public Library, Oct. 2009
Prevention and Treatment of Arthritis, SUCCESS, Burnaby Public Library, July 2010
Stress Management and Prevention of Liver Disorders, SUCCESS, Surry SUCCESS, Feb. 2012
Dong Ui Bo Gam?
Dong Ui Bo Gam(Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine) is an ancient Korean medical book and an encyclopedia of medical knowledge and treatment techniques in East Asia. It was compiled and edited by the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) physician Heo Jun for 1596-1610. In addition, the 25 volumes of the book were inscribed into UNESCO's Memory of the World Register in July 30, 2009, becoming the first medical text to be acknowledged. It referred to major classics on traditional Chinese medicine like Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, Introduction to medicine(Yixue rumen), Treatise on Cold Damage Disorders, and Principles of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, etc.
According to the article "Acupuncture Points for Main Disorders" in Dong Ui Bo Gam(p.779), needling one acupuncture point for any disorder is the ultimate goal to pursue and needling four acupuncture points is the acceptable number of acupuncture points to practice, but needling too many acupuncture points on the body could be harmful.
According to the article "Acupuncture Techniques Geo Ja Beop" in Dong Ui Bo Gam (P.777) and the 24th measure of Acupuncture Song in the SaAm's Classic of Medicine(P.424), discretely handed down from ancient Korea before B.C. 57, when disorders are on the left side of the body, apply acupuncture on the right side of the body and vice versa.
