458 History Series - What a long strange trip it's been • Jeffrey Dann

458 History Series - What a long strange trip it's been • Jeffrey Dann

From Qiological Podcast by Michael Max

April 28, 2026 · 1h 8m · Episode 458

About this episode

Jeffrey Dann shares his winding journey into acupuncture, exploring its cultural evolution and personal significance.

The path into acupuncture isn’t always clean or linear—sometimes it begins in the grit and confusion of working out just who you are in this world. From anthropology studies in Seattle’s Skid Row to the disciplined intensity of kendo in Japan, Jeffrey Dann’s journey was shaped by curiosity, discomfort, and a search for something deeper. A knee injury, a moment on a subway, and an unexpected recovery became the doorway into a medicine that would take him through Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and Beijing in the early days of acupuncture’s global spread. In this conversation, we follow that winding road—through apprenticeship, cultural exchange, and the evolution of practice. From forceful needling to the subtle power of touch, Jeffrey’s story reflects a broader shift in medicine itself: one that balances tradition with change, and technique with sensitivity. Listen in as we explore how acupuncture travelled the world, transformed through different cultures, and continues to adapt to the modern body and mind.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Max

Guest: Jeffrey Dann

Topics covered

  • acupuncture
  • cultural exchange
  • personal journey
  • medicine evolution
  • traditional practices
  • global spread

Keywords

  • acupuncture
  • Jeffrey Dann
  • cultural exchange
  • medicine
  • personal journey
  • traditional practices
  • global spread

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Seattle, Skid Row, Japan, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Beijing

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