Sujok Therapy
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How can Sujok Therapy nourish you?
Sujok Therapy is a holistic healing system developed in the late 20th century by Professor Park Jae Woo in South Korea. The word Sujok comes from the Korean words for hand (su) and foot (jok), reflecting the core principle of the therapy: that the hands and feet contain complete micro-correspondence systems of the entire body¹.
Rooted in traditional East Asian medical philosophy and informed by contemporary biomedical insights, Sujok Therapy works with the idea that stimulation of specific points on the hands and feet can influence related organs, systems, and energetic pathways within the body². These points may be stimulated using gentle pressure, seeds, magnets, colour, moxibustion, or fine needles, depending on the practitioner’s training and the client’s needs.
Sujok Therapy is designed to support the body’s innate self-regulatory capacity rather than diagnose or treat disease. It is commonly used as a complementary approach to support comfort, balance, and functional well-being. Research suggests that micro-acupuncture and acupressure systems such as Sujok may influence pain perception, nervous system regulation, and stress responses[3][5].
Because Sujok works primarily through the hands and feet, it is often experienced as accessible, gentle, and adaptable across ages and health contexts.
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Benefits of Sujok Therapy
People seek Sujok Therapy for a wide range of wellbeing goals, particularly when looking for a non-invasive and adaptable complementary approach. Client-reported benefits commonly include:
- Reduced perception of pain and discomfort
- Improved relaxation and stress regulation
- Support for musculoskeletal tension and mobility
- Enhanced circulation and localised relief
- Increased sense of balance and body awareness
Research into Sujok and related microsystem acupuncture approaches suggests potential benefits for pain management, including headache, musculoskeletal pain, and post-operative discomfort[3][6]. Studies also indicate that hand- and foot-based acupuncture systems may influence autonomic nervous system activity, supporting relaxation and stress modulation[4][7].
Some practitioners also apply Sujok Therapy as part of integrative care for digestive discomfort, fatigue, and general well-being, particularly when clients prefer approaches that do not involve full-body acupuncture.
Importantly, Sujok Therapy is positioned as complementary care. It does not replace medical treatment or clinical assessment, but may be used alongside conventional healthcare and other supportive therapies.
What to expect from a Sujok Therapy session
A Sujok Therapy session typically begins with a short consultation to understand the client’s goals, comfort levels, and overall well-being. Sessions are usually conducted with the client seated or lying comfortably, fully clothed.
The practitioner identifies correspondence points on the hands and/or feet that relate to the area or system being supported. Depending on training and scope, techniques may include:
- Gentle acupressure or massage
- Application of seeds, pellets, or magnets
- Use of colour therapy or warming techniques
- Fine needles (in Sujok Acupuncture–trained practitioners only)
Sensations during treatment are generally mild and may include warmth, tingling, or localised sensitivity at specific points. Many clients report a deep sense of relaxation during or after the session.
Sessions typically last 30–60 minutes. After-care may include simple self-stimulation techniques that clients can safely use at home, making Sujok particularly empowering as a self-care–friendly modality.
The Sujok Acupuncture sub-modality may be suggested when a practitioner is appropriately trained and when more precise or sustained point stimulation is indicated.
References
2. Principles and systems of Sujok Therapy.. International Sujok Association; 2023.
3. Lee, S. H., et al.. Hand acupuncture for pain management: A systematic review.. Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, 4(4), 230–237.; 2011.
4. Kim, K. H., et al.. Effects of hand acupuncture on autonomic nervous system activity. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2012, 1–7.; 2012.
5. Cho, Z. H., et al.. Neurobiological mechanisms of acupuncture. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 103(14), 5677–5682.; 2006.
6. Research and clinical studies. International Sujok Association; 2023.
7. Napadow, V., et al.. Brain correlates of autonomic modulation during acupuncture. Human Brain Mapping, 29(8), 1029–1037.; 2008.
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