Diagnosis in Tung style acupuncture rarely comes from what the patient says. It comes from what the hands find first.
In this conversation, We sit down with Sean Goodman — acupuncturist and longtime student of Tung style acupuncture — to explore how this tradition treats atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions.
We discuss how palm diagnosis reads the five zang organs through discoloration and subtle shifts in tissue, why Tung style needling often works a whole area in groups of three points, and how a real case combined heart-related points with the Four-Horses combination to clear dermatitis on the neck and arms.
We also touch on the “cooling the mountain” technique, when to needle bilaterally versus unilaterally, and why Shaun tries to read the body before letting his mind explain what he’s finding.
Clear your mind and open your heart to quiet listening; avoid familiar patterns, focus on the root, and seek the undefined point where the medicine reveals itself.
My journey into Traditional Chinese Medicine began in 1991. As my practice matured, I found myself drawn into an extensive exploration of Channel Theory, driven by a desire to decode the medicine’s underlying mysteries and find more effective ways to help my patients. Eventually, my clinical practice took a significant turn when I encountered Master Tung’s Acupuncture system. This discovery transformed my understanding of acupuncture and led to significant improvements in my clinical outcomes.
I came to realize that Master Tung’s lineage of acupuncture has a unique channel system that stands apart from the classical 14 primary channels. It offers a distinct approach, with its own internal logic and clinical applications. Today, my practice is dedicated to this method, which I have further refined by integrating the Vascular Autonomic Signal (VAS). This tool assists me in the diagnostic process and in selecting the most effective points for treatment.
After 18 years of teaching within foundational four-year TCM programs, I now focus on empowering clinicians through postgraduate education. I am the creator of the Master Tung’s Acupuncture Points app, a specialized digital tool designed for clinical accuracy, and I offer a comprehensive series of online courses. In 2024, I published Clinical Guide: MASTER TUNG’S ACUPUNCTURE—A Journey to an Undefined Point, the External Manifestation of the Disease and the Five Channels (currently being translated into English).
Explore Shaun Goodman’s full range of resources: visit his website, enroll in his online courses, and get the app now.
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