SIMPLE, EASY TO UNDERSTAND - you can learn it for a couple of hours and it is not necessary to have medical education. It is so easy to understand that in Russia (where it has been widely spread) the therapy is being successfully learned at some kindergartens and since 1997 it has been taught at many of the secondary schools.

PRACTICAL - you can carry out medical procedures while watching TV, while walking or talking with friends.

EFFECTIVE - not only by the treatment of the common illnesses, which "chase" us in our daily round but also with cases difficult to cure even by the modern medicine - including some cancer diseases. Often the curing effect is immediate and proves itself by the very first procedure.

WIDE-SPECTRUM - the su jok therapy can cure almost every disease. With the help of this therapy every organ, every single part of the body can be cured.

HARMLESS - even if you don't practise it right, it won't do any harm to you. It will simply do no good. According to professor Zhanaidarov (president of the su jok association in Kazakhstan) su jok erases the borderline between self-treatment, which the official medicine doesn't approve and prophylaxis, which is encouraged by this medicine.

In Korean language SU means hand, and JOK means foot. The theoretical basis of this system of healing is the discovery in each hand and foot, shape and points corresponding to each part (organ) of human body. These corresponding micro points (systems) in hands and feet can therefore be used conveniently and effectively as remote controls to treat any diseased organ/part in human body.

SU JOK ACUPUNCTURE is a multi-dimensional healing system. The first dimension is a physical healing system, whereby giving simple stimulation to the specific corresponding points in hands and feet, cure is achieved. It is possible as hand as a miniature correspondence treatment system is the most symmetric part of the human body in structural shapes among entire corresponding systems. On the other hand, the most potent and effective miniature body correspondence system is found in the foot.

This type of therapy is very popular due to its ease to learn, safety, efficacy and pace of healing response is often dramatically fast. It contain no forbidden or dangerous practices. Therefore, it can be practiced by paramedics and laymen for self and others treatment.

The second dimension treatment is adapted from classical acupuncture. The classical 12 main meridians, the 8 extra meridians, and their attendant points are represented on the hands and feet, in Byol meridians and Byol points. This form of treatment applies the theories and experiences of classical acupuncture like five element theory, Yin Yang Principle, Six ki principle etc. in combination with the new theories of SU JOK ACUPUNCTURE such as Ten Celestial Stem Constitutions, Six Ki Constitutions, Ten Emotional Constitutions, Ten Reason Constitutions etc.

These two dimensions, when independently practiced are though effective in treating variety of illnesses, however, the combination of two, in accordance with the situation will produce most rapid results.

Apart from the above two, various other dimensions of SU JOK have been developed by Prof. Park Jae Woo. These include Homo-Hetero principle, Eight origin theory, Diamond structure, Chakra system, Onnuri auricular therapy, Space energy diagnostics, Multi level constitution and so on...

Basic system of analogy on the hand : When looking for the corresponding points, we put the hand with the palm facing. The index finger of the right hand and the little finger of the left hand correspond to the right arm. The middle finger of the right hand and the ring finger of the left hand correspond to the right leg. The ring finger of the right hand and the middle finger of the left hand correspond to the left leg. The ball of a thumb corresponds to the chest and the palm as a whole is related to the area of abdomen.

Basic system of analogy on the foot :  The system of analogy on the foot is based on the same principles as the basic system of analogy on the hand.

The foot is, in its structure, similar to the hand, which resembles the body. The sole is highly stimulated by natural motion; therefore its system of analogy is particularly effective.

The treatment is based on finding sensitive points in one of the analogy systems, and stimulating them by means of one of the accessible methods

The inventor of So Jok is Professor Park Jae Woo, an eminent scholar of Oriental medicine has combined his ideas obtained from a long period of clinical practice and scientific knowledge. He is the innovator who has discovered and systematized the independent curing systems of miniature body correspondence in the hands and feet.

As mentioned, the remarkable feature of Su Jok is astonishing simplicity. The only thing is that the corresponding nerve points as per Su Jok and the actual affected area should match on each and every occasion. After a little practice your fingers move automatically to the corresponding point and bingo, you can start applying the pressure.

After a particular time of working at one’s own skills, it takes a few seconds to identify the problematic point. In fact having tried a number of experiments, I have seen that Su Jok therapy is accurate and effective. And if a health problem is of recent origin, say a stomach ache, pain due to a recent accident, sprain etc.

Su Jok gives virtually instant relief. Where spinal chord and other chronic problems are concerned, Su Jok, if done religiously, certainly gives relief. It seems very likely too that if both basic Su Jok and the advanced version i.e. acupressure and acupuncture are combined miracles take place.

SUJOK THERAPY: SCOPE AND RESPONSE

SU JOK ACUPUNCTURE is a complete system of healing, with a range of applications just as wide as the combination of western and oriental medicines.

A doctor/alternative medicine practitioner who combines western scientific medicine/oriental medicines with SU JOK ACUPUNCTURE can therefore select the most appropriate treatment in any particular case. He will then be able to treat a wide variety of illnesses of any part/system of body, including psychological conditions in best possible way.

How exactly does Su Jok function on the physical level? Su Jok is a general term describing a new system of treatment, comprising a variety of methods of stimulating only the hands and feet using the fingers, a rounded object, seeds or where advanced

The principle behind Su Jok is that there is a continuous flow of energy in all of us. This energy flows in a very systematic and uniformed manner. "Su Jok’s aim is to balance the of imbalanced energy in the body….the tissues, the cells and the organs." Advanced Su Jok uses needles to balance the energy and it is called Six Ki treatment which harmonises energy on the physical, emotional and even the Chakra plane.

Su Jok therapy is two dimensional. "It works on the physical dimension and the other on the metaphysical dimension." The best part of Su Jok is that, unlike other acupressure and acupuncture therapies, where one requires to learn the corresponding nerve points and then practice under professional guidance. In Su Jok therapy all the nerve points of the body are located specifically on the hands and feet. The most important point to be kept in mind is that all these points are located on both hands and feet so that the entire treatment can be done by locating the points on just one hand or foot.

Diagnostic Criteria

The following five criteria will aid you in finding the correct corresponding point(s):

1. The corresponding point will be more sensitive to pressing. If there is pain, spasm, irritation or inflammation in some part of the body, it will be reflected in all of the corresponding systems as a lower pain threshold to palpation. In other words, it will be more sensitive to external pressing.

2. First, find the general corresponding area of increased sensitivity, then probe in very tiny increments for the most sensitive hand and/or foot points. Due to the relatively small size of the hand/foot in relation to body size, small movements on the hand represent relatively large distances on the body.

3. Pressing the correct reflex or corresponding point will result in the patient blinking, wincing, or quickly pulling the hand/foot away. The quality and intensity of the reflex pain will be significantly greater than that due to pressure on non-corresponding points. Only when you see that reaction will you know you are on the correct point.

4. The sensitivity to pressure of a corresponding point will have a direct correlation to the pain level in that part of the body. Acute, high levels of pain in the body are reflected as great sensitivity; low-level, chronic pain is reflected as less sensitivity.

5. Because of electrical variations in skin resistance, the skillful use of electrical point finders will take practice.

If there is pain or some limitation of movement in the body, you can be assured of the presence of a sensitive corresponding point on the hand/foot. You may find many sensitive points, but the correct reflex point(s) will be very sensitive.

Su Jok contains many methods of treatment. One method we experience every day is by walking on our feet and working with our hands. This gives us constant, random stimulation on corresponding points; however, purposeful hand and foot massage (also known as hand or foot reflexology) is even better. There are many methods of stimulation besides mechanical pressure, including:

1. Miniature magnets designed both to give both mechanical and magnetic force stimulation;

2. Moxibustion in the form of: (a) moxa sticks; (b) moxa the size of rice grains held on the hand or foot by small holders to prevent direct contact; and (c) direct thread moxa;

3. Massage rollers to stimulate the hands and feet;

4. Soft lasers;

5. Miniature hand needles; and

6. Colored transparent plastic discs placed strategically on charka hand points.

All of us dream to have perfect health. However, due to various reasons many of us suffer from some ailment or the other. The Su Jok therapists believe that disease is basically caused by the disturbances of the energy in the organism or in any part of it.

1. High efficiency - If applied correctly, the effect can be felt within a few minutes or even seconds.

2. Absolutely safe application - This system of treatment was not created by man but by nature itself, man just discovered it. And that is why it is absolutely safe and has no side effects.

3. By means of Su Jok therapy one can treat any part of the body, any organ or joint.

4. Simple application -Your hand and your knowledge are always here, a good subject of treatment can be easily found.

Other methods will be developed based on our technological and biological advancements in understanding on the physical and quantum levels of human functioning.

One also does not need to learn where each point is located. Once you understand the basic corresponding points to the body. A highly effective and preventive method of healing. It has no side effects. Su Jok is useful on both the physical and emotional level. You can take responsibility of your health, anytime and place.

After a particular time of working at one’s own skills, it takes a few seconds to identify the problematic point. In fact having tried a number of experiments, I have seen that Su Jok therapy is accurate and effective. And if a health problem is of recent origin, say a stomach ache, pain due to a recent accident, sprain etc.

Su Jok gives virtually instant relief. Where Spinal chord and other chronic problems are concerned, Su Jok, if done religiously, certainly gives relief. It seems very likely too that if both basic Su Jok and the advanced version i.e. acupressure and acupuncture are combined miracles take place.