Rebuilt from scratch, this version replaces and improves on the previous versions of the MoA app.
A Manual of Acupuncture – The Definitive App for Students & Practitioners.
This is the latest mobile app (iPhone/iPad) version of the foremost points textbook in the Western world - A Manual of Acupuncture by Peter Deadman, Mazin Al-Khafaji and Kevin Baker with Tom Kennedy.
We hope you will enjoy the following features, available in the app and on our website after sign-up.
A subscription is mandatory to access all functionality within the app. There is also the app provided 7 days free trails after the first subscription.
Subscription Details:
* Pricing: $2.99 per Month / $29.99 per Yearly
* Free Trial: 7days
* Subscription Renewal: Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled before the end of the current period.
Please note, listed below are the full ‘Pro’ membership features (available as an in-app subscription). If you decide not to upgrade, you will have full 'Pro' access to everything during the trial period, followed by free full access to the Lung channel and samples of other material.
• Complete rebuild of our old app from the ground up (please note, if you have bought a previous version of our app, you should be able to log in to this version without paying extra. Please contact support@amanualofacupuncture.com if you have trouble).
• Now with better syncing between app and website, more self-testing options in the app, better search function, English/German/Spanish language options and much more.
• Every channel point and extraordinary point from A Manual of Acupuncture textbook, including extensive point commentary sections.
• English and Chinese point names, point category, location, location notes, detailed illustration, needling instructions and cautions, actions, clinical application and combinations.
• Each point includes Chinese tones, printed Chinese characters and calligraphy as well as audio of the Chinese pronunciation.
• Videos and commentary for every point showing location and needling technique.
• Videos of Primary Channel pathways and important surface anatomy.
• Illustrations for all primary, luo-connecting, divergent and sinew channels, the eight extraordinary vessels and the body area illustrations.
• All the main point categories (e.g. five shu points, xi-cleft points, back-shu points) for easy revision.
• Create your own point groups which you can use to tailor study and reference.
• Self-testing module to aid learning of points and point categories as well as self-created point groups.
• All points listed anywhere in the App are live links allowing easy browsing/reference. Point images now also contain live links to other points.
• Add your own notes to any points field (e.g. location, location note, needling, actions, indications), channel pathways, and more.
• Sophisticated search function, allowing you to limit results to specific channels or fields within points (e.g. actions, indications etc.), now ranked by relevance.
• Indexes (Point Names, Combinations, Indications, General Index), Glossary, and Chinese Dynasties.
• The 12 Cutaneous Regions and Areas Reached by the Channels.
• Reference pages including: functions of the channels, about point categories, cun measurements, location and needling guidelines and much more.
• Choose whether to download video/audio files for offline use, or save space on your phone by streaming this material when needed.
• Access your material via our website at no extra cost with the same login details (Pro level only).
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Love the app. Don’t love that when I’m doing the location quizzes and select an area like the one for stomach 35 it tells me that’s the wrong area or the abdomen for st 22. And when I select the location for stomach 11 and then it says I’m wrong and it shows me the exact location I selected for the point. I will be emailing support with screenshots to see if they can fix this. Otherwise great app definitely necessary for acu education.
Developer Response
Thanks for the feedback, we have corrected the error with ST-11. Please let us know via email of any other specific issues. support@amanualofacupuncture.com
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MDG3364
Paid for the full membership before the app change this is twice now it signs me out and puts me on a lite membership when I sign back in
Prefer the old version too
A Professional Needler
Can you guys make some quality of life changes? I am in agreement with the other reviews that the other app was sleeker, worked better, and didn’t have issues with load times/ect. However, I use this app on my IPad and the user display is way too big. And it’s not because my font is “large” either. It’s like they scaled everything up from the iPhone version. It’s so big that I cant even read the whole display at the bottom. Please fix this because the other one worked perfectly. Like why make a 2025 version of the app that doesn’t work. Seems like you guys pushed this out before it worked.. Look forward to you making changes
Developer Response
We're sorry you're not currently happy with the new version, but we are working hard to iron out any teething problems. The old version was not working at all for many users. which is why we released the new one when we did. We tested it extensively but could not account for all real-world scenarios. We are now addressing the issues that have come to our attention as quickly as possible. We are currently focussing on the loading and navigation speed, but when this is optimised we will turn our attention to improving the layout. There are many new features and improvements in the new version, so hopefully you will soon love it even more than the old one.
Timeless
SHWINLAN
As a practitioner deeply rooted in both classical wisdom and modern clinical care, A Manual of Acupuncture remains one of the most indispensable texts in my library. Each point profile is richly layered, complete with location, needling technique, actions, indications, and commentary that bridges ancient texts with contemporary application. The illustrations are exceptional, offering clear anatomical guidance while honoring the energetic pathways we work with daily.What I appreciate most is the clarity and consistency of the layout. Whether I’m refining a treatment strategy, teaching students, or crafting metaphoric patient materials, this manual offers both technical depth and poetic inspiration. It’s a book I return to again and again, not just for information, but for insight.For any serious student or seasoned practitioner of acupuncture, this is more than a textbook. It’s a companion in the lifelong study of the channels, points, and the healing art they embody.
Developer Response
Thank you for the kind words! We're delighted you feel this way.
Minor bug fixes
Version 6.2
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