PART ONE of the Korean Hand Therapy Essentials: A Three-Part Introduction for Patient Care and Practitioner Wellness Webinar Series

Presented by Barbara de la Torre, MD, FAAMA

Korean Hand Therapy represents one of the most clinically practical microsystems available to medical acupuncturists, offering immediate applications for both clinical practice and self-care. This foundational webinar introduces core KHT principles and provides an overview of correspondence therapy. Participants will explore the historical development of KHT by Dr. Tae Woo Yoo, and experience firsthand how correspondence therapy can enhance their current practice.

A portion of this session focuses on self-care applications, with live demonstrations of techniques that practitioners can use for their own health maintenance. Select clinical cases will illustrate KHT’s potential, while discussion of current research highlights opportunities for evidence-based integration. This session provides a taste of what comprehensive KHT training offers, focusing on immediately applicable techniques for both patient care and practitioner wellness.

Objectives:
1. Identify the fundamental principles of KHT correspondence therapy and their clinical applications
2. Demonstrate basic KHT self-care techniques for practitioner health maintenance
3. Analyze available research on KHT and recognize opportunities for further
investigation
4. Apply basic KHT techniques to enhance current medical acupuncture practice