Thank you for your reply Joan!
Yes, I completely agree. The possibility to include also the client’s subjective experiences – sensations, behavioral changes, subtle shifts – makes the case reporting process much easier and richer. Like you wrote, in classical and constitutional acupuncture, treatment is not based on rigid protocols, but on pattern recognition, resonance, and the practitioner’s understanding of the individual. This gives us a valuable opportunity to demonstrate how theory becomes embodied practice.
I have treated a dachshund with complete hind limb paralysis. The vet did not consider any recovery possible without surgery. Within weeks and months, the dog gradually regained function and is now essentially normal, with only about a 5% difference in movement in the right hind leg.
What has been particularly interesting is what emerged after the physical condition resolved. The imbalance in the dog’s Great Movement became much more visible. The constitutional tendency expressed by his temperament, behavior and overall presence and also in a level of understanding why the paralyses might have happened in the first place . With the acute structural issue no longer masking the deeper pattern, we have been able to work at this constitutional level with good results as well.
Trying to translate this into a structured case report feels especially meaningful – feeling curious and excited. It is not only about documenting the outcome, but about articulating how the deep philosophical framework of classical acupuncture and constitutional factors, elemental dynamics, the movement of Qi, point energetics and the relationship between structure and spirit are used in the case taking process. Feeling that it will be good and deep learning process to myself .
Will let you know the outcome then later. :)