“Mind Acupuncture Awakens the inner flow of life, untangles emotions and thoughts, restores deep peace within and brings forth remarkable physical transformation”
Introduction to Mind Acupuncture- Free Webinar
A Meridian-Based Approach to Emotional & Psychosomatic Health
2+ hour Free webinar
Presented by
Dr. Junghwan Lee (KMD)
President of the Society of SaAm Acupuncture
President of the Association of Mind Acupuncture
Broadcasted via Zoom from Seoul, South Korea (ROK) and hosted in Sydney, Australia
on Sunday 28th June 2026 from 9am-11am AEST
In June, 2026, Qiology will be hosting international presenter, Dr. Junghwan Lee (KMD), for an introductory webinar on Mind Acupuncture.
This session is being offered in advance of the inaugural complete training program of this system in Australia (being held in November 2026), providing practitioners with an opportunity to gain an initial understanding and gather insights of the system prior to undertaking the full certification program. Attendees will also learn and be able to apply concepts practically in their clinic upon completion of this webinar.
What You Will Learn
- Core principles of Mind Acupuncture
- The relationship between Qi and emotional states
- Introduction to SaAm Acupuncture
- Practical insights for clinical application
- Observation of the clinical process through clinical and treatment demonstration videos
- Some unique and powerful foundational methods from Mind Acupuncture that you can apply instantly in your clinical practice after completing the webinar
This webinar provides a clear and structured introduction to a clinically grounded system,
offering both conceptual understanding and practical insight for application in clinical practice.
What is Mind Acupuncture?
Mind Acupuncture is a meridian-based psychotherapy that combines Korean traditional SaAm Acupuncture with concepts from both Eastern and Western psychology. This approach is based on the principle that Qi (energy) creates emotions and thoughts, and through regulation of the meridian system, the practitioner is able to influence and transform patterns of emotion and cognition.
This system has been introduced at Oxford University as “New Traditional Acupuncture,” representing the development of a new field in psychotherapy through the integration of classical acupuncture systems with modern psychological understanding.
Clinically, Mind Acupuncture offers a structured and practical framework for addressing both emotional and psychosomatic conditions.
Key Features
- Easy to learn and capable of producing immediate clinical results
- Ability to transform specific emotions and thought patterns in real time
- Effective in reducing negative emotional states and maladaptive thinking
- Supports the amplification of positive emotional and cognitive states
- Facilitates the resolution of unconscious conflicts through bringing them into awareness
An Integrative Korean Medicine Solution
Combining Acupuncture and Psychological Healing.
A Traditional Korean Medicine–Based Psychotherapy
Restoring the Integrated Balance of Body and Mind
What is SaAm Acupuncture?
SaAm Acupuncture is a classical Korean acupuncture system that is widely regarded as one of the most refined and clinically effective approaches within East Asian medicine. Developed by the Buddhist monk SaAm during the Joseon Dynasty, this system is based on a deep application of Five Element theory, utilising the Five Transport Points to regulate the internal balance of the organ systems through precise and elegant treatment strategies.
At its core, SaAm Acupuncture emphasises the dynamic regulation of Qi through the meridian system, allowing the practitioner to influence physiological, emotional, and psychological states through targeted point combinations. The system is both highly structured and adaptable, offering practitioners a clear framework for diagnosis and treatment, while allowing for a depth of clinical interpretation based on the presentation of the individual patient.
One of the defining characteristics of SaAm Acupuncture is its ability to create significant clinical change through relatively simple yet highly intentional point prescriptions. Through the careful application of tonification and sedation principles, the practitioner is able to restore balance within the internal systems of the body, often resulting in both immediate and sustained therapeutic effects.
The SaAm system of treatment provides the substance, structure, and classical foundation for the development of Mind Acupuncture, offering a robust clinical framework upon which modern psychotherapeutic concepts can be integrated and applied.
Presenter
Dr. Junghwan Lee (KMD)
Dr. Junghwan Lee is the developer of Mind Acupuncture. His method has gained recognition across Korea, China, Japan, Europe, and the United States, where clinicians and researchers have observed its immediate and fundamental clinical effectiveness.
With nearly 30 years of clinical practice and research in SaAm Acupuncture, and over 20 years of research in Oriental psychiatry and meridian-based psychotherapy, Dr. Lee has dedicated his career to integrating traditional acupuncture systems with both Eastern and Western psychological frameworks.
He is a Korean Medicine Doctor (KMD) and operates his own clinic in Seoul, South Korea.
Dr. Lee holds a Doctoral Degree in Oriental Neuropsychiatry, and his primary areas of expertise include SaAm Acupuncture and Meridian-Based Psychotherapy.
He is currently serving as:
- President of the Society of SaAm Acupuncture
- President of the Association of Mind Acupuncture
He is actively involved in clinical practice, research, and international teaching, and is committed to bringing SaAm Acupuncture and Mind Acupuncture to practitioners worldwide.
Dr. Junghwan Lee (KMD)
Research & Publications by Dr Lee:
- A Preliminary study for the evaluation of the effects of EFT-I (EFT program for insomnia) for insomnia in the elderly. J. of Oriental Neuropsychiatry 2011.
- A Randomized Control Trial for the evaluation of the effects of EFT-Insomnia (EFT-I) for the elderly. The master’s thesis. 2013.
- A Comparison of Emotional Freedom Techniques– Insomnia (EFT-I) and Sleep Hygiene Education (SHE) for Insomnia in a Geriatric Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Energy psychology journal. 2015.
- Anxiety and Anger Symptoms in Hwabyung Patients Improved More following 4 Weeks of the Emotional Freedom Technique Program Compared to the Progressive Muscle Relaxation Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015.
- A Qualitative Case Study Research of Application of Saam Five Element Acupuncture in Psychiatry – the Field Study of a Clinic-. J of Oriental Neuropsychiatry. 2018.
- A Study on Use of Psychotherapy and Korean Medicine for Eastern Philosophy -Focus on Diagram Theory of InShimDoShim of Yulgok. J of Oriental Neuropsychiatry. 2018.
- The development of Saam psychotherapy based on the Neo-Confucian psychology of Yulgok. The Doctoral Thesis. 2019.
- The Development of the Korean Medicine Cognitive Process Based on Neo-Confucianism. The Journal of Saam Acupuncture 2019.
- A Study on the Structuralization of Mind and Body Relationships Incorporating Neo-Confucianism and Korean Medicine. The Journal of Saam Acupuncture 2020.
- A Comparative Study on the Psychology of Korean Medicine based on Neo-Confucianism and the Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy. The Journal of Saam Acupuncture 2021.
- Clinical Cases in Which Images of Emotions and Thoughts Change after Saam Acupuncture – Focusing on the Projective Test and the Brain’s Self-regulation Process -. The Journal of Saam Acupuncture 2022.
- A Case Report on the Treatment of Severe Major Depressive Disorder Using Saam Acupuncture: Focusing on Saam Psychotherapy and Mind Acupuncture. The Journal of Saam Acupuncture 2024.
“Dr Lee is a world class presenter, who is not only excellent and passionate in his teaching style and his ability to transmit his methods, but cares deeply about the development of his students, and is approachable and personable in his teaching style, making the learning environment inclusive, safe and enjoyable at all times whilst learning this fascinating and clinically effective style of treatment.”
This webinar provides a clear and structured introduction to a clinically grounded system,
offering both conceptual understanding and practical insight for application in clinical practice.
” The flow of the mind is the flow of the body.”
Commence the journey of reconnecting your body and mind
with Mind Acupuncture.
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inaugural training of complete program of Mind Acupuncture
in Australia in November 2026
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Qiology Q + A on Mind Acupuncture, with the founder/creator: Dr. Junghwan Lee (KMD)
(Qiology = Q | Dr. Junghwan Lee (KMD) = A)
Q:
What is Mind Acupuncture?
A:
Mind Acupuncture is an integrative therapeutic approach that combines the meridian principles of SaAm acupuncture with the insights of psychotherapy.
It directly addresses the interaction between the mind and Qi (vital energy),
untangling the interwoven patterns of emotion, thought, and physical symptoms,
and restoring the natural circulation between body and mind.
Mind Acupuncture is not merely the insertion of needles —
it is a process of giving form to emotions and pain through imagery,
and awakening the hidden positive desires and vital energy within.
Through this process, patients become aware of their inner world,
experience real changes in their emotions,
and regain both physical resilience and inner peace.
How does Mind Acupuncture Work?
Mind Acupuncture works by restoring the natural communication between the mind and the meridian system.
When emotions are suppressed or thoughts become rigid, the flow of Qi (vital energy) is disrupted.
This imbalance leads to tension, pain, and emotional distress.
The therapeutic process of Mind Acupuncture unfolds through five interconnected techniques:
Qi-Transformation & Metaphor, Jungsimjoo, Qi Circulation Breathing, Acupressure of Opening Six Organs, Basic Circulation Acupuncture and Saam Acupuncture.
Each step gently releases blockages, stabilizes the mind, and restores the flow of energy through the body.
By awakening awareness of Qi and transforming emotional energy,
patients experience both mental calmness and physical relief.
The process allows them to reconnect with their inner vitality—
healing not only the symptoms, but the root patterns that created them.
What is the Treatment Process?
A:
The therapeutic structure of Mind Acupuncture clarifies the target — emotions or pain — strengthens the meridian system, and connects the two to restore the circulation of Qi.Depending on the therapeutic goal, Mind Acupuncture unfolds in two complementary directions.The Geosa process focuses on releasing negative emotions and pain.
By recognizing and dissolving suppressed emotions, the patient clears stagnant energy and restores emotional stability and inner freedom.
It is a process of cleansing — letting go of the tension that clouds the mind and body.The Yangjeong process nurtures and expands positive Qi.
It strengthens healthy emotions such as peace, gratitude, and compassion, allowing this energy to fill the whole system with balance and vitality.Through this process, patients rediscover meaning and direction in their lives.
Q:
What makes Mind Acupuncture unique in comparison to other systems of treatment?
A:
Mind Acupuncture is more than a treatment — it is a new paradigm of healing.
It recognizes that emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations are interconnected movements of Qi, and works directly with this flow to create immediate psychological and physical change.
Even within a single session, patients often experience deep relaxation, calmer breathing, emotional release, and reduced pain.
This is not merely a psychological effect, but a physiological rebalancing in which both the meridian system and the emotional brain are harmonized.
Moreover, Mind Acupuncture is a shared journey of growth for both practitioner and patient.
As the patient reconnects with their inner vitality, the practitioner also deepens their awareness of life’s energy and compassion.
Healing becomes a meeting — a process of awakening on both sides.
Ultimately, Mind Acupuncture offers a vision of medicine that restores balance not only in the body and mind, but in the very way we live and relate to the world.
