Conduct Intake and Contraindication Screen
15 minutesConduct Intake and Contraindication Screen as part of basic acupressure session. Follow professional standards and document observations.
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Complete basic acupressure session guide for acupressure practitioners. Step-by-step workflow with 4 stages and 4 specialized tools. Covers conduct intake and contraindication screen, locate primary point cluster, apply steady perpendicular pressure.
Conduct Intake and Contraindication Screen as part of basic acupressure session. Follow professional standards and document observations.
Locate Primary Point Cluster as part of basic acupressure session. Follow professional standards and document observations.
Apply Steady Perpendicular Pressure as part of basic acupressure session. Follow professional standards and document observations.
Close With Grounding Strokes as part of basic acupressure session. Follow professional standards and document observations.
Evidence-informed practices for basic acupressure session.
Apply steady pressure straight into the point — angled pressure reduces effectiveness.
Hold each point 1–3 minutes until warmth or release is felt, then move on.
Avoid deep abdominal points and LI4 during pregnancy unless trained.