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by Catherine J. Lumenello M. Ac (Author)
This progressive handbook for Chinese medicine students and practitioners looks at gender, physiology, relationships and sexual attraction from the Chinese medicine perspective. Many standard diagnostic and treatment techniques are gender-based and do not work with clients who identify as LGBT or gender/sex/relationship fluid and so these communities are currently often underserved.
Catherine Lumenello accesses the Daoist, Buddhist and Confucianist roots of the medicine and explores the energetic pathways, the Three Treasures and other theories in order to understand the emotional etiology and treatment concerns prevalent within these client groups. The topics covered in the book include transgender issues, asexuality, sex addiction, sexual realignment surgery and polyamory. Incorporating client examples, illustrations, and an assortment of treatment approaches, this book is a radical re-examination of the potential of Chinese medicine.Author Biography
Catherine Lumenello is a Vermont Licensed Acupuncturist with 15 years of clinical experience. She has a private practice in Vermont, USA, and is also a Classical Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Qigong and Feng Shui Master. She works largely with the LGBT community and her motivation is to offer compassionate healthcare to this community.
