James Spears, Acupuncturist

James Spears graduated from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in 2001. He has studied in five university hospitals in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Hangzhou. From 2008 - 2011 he was approved by the NCCAOM to lead educational tours to China for post-graduates. He has studied and practiced in the US, Vietnam, and Thailand.

James has been practicing the Balance Method and Tung style acupuncture since 2004, and has written the book Meridian Circuit Systems. His current research is on Master Tung’s points and how they relate to fascial plane anatomy. From recent breakthroughs in connective tissue and fasciae functions, much can be understood about traditional point energetics.

James is passionate about exploring the physiology of how acupuncture and herbal medicines work. He is also a strong advocate of movement therapies, and has been teaching qi kung and yoga therapy to his clients for many years. His method of practice and teaching is to integrate traditional methods with structural assessments and movement therapy.