16/11/2025
The Sinews: More Than Musculoskeletal
(An invitation to explore applied philosophy in acupuncture)
It’s fascinating, isn’t it, how the Sinew channels have gradually been boxed into “the things we use for musculoskeletal treatment”? Yes — they are the channels for treating injuries and tension. But that’s only part of their story.
When we look through the lens of Wei Qi, the Sinews suddenly reveal a far more expansive role. Wei Qi isn’t just surface protection. It isn’t just defensive. It conducts movement — all movement. It drives peristalsis. It animates the body. It’s the spark behind the heartbeat itself. It has its own intelligence, and its reach is vast — as far as the edges of the universe, if we’re willing to see it that way.
And here’s the part that I find endlessly inspiring:
The more relaxed we are in our Sinews, the more relaxed we become in our whole being. That ease opens our ability to listen — truly listen — to the guidance that comes through the solar plexus, the inspiration that comes via the Wei Qi. Now we view the Wei Qi as receptive. When we follow that, life begins to move differently. With more fluidity. More appreciation. Less judgement. More flow.
When the mind is fluid, the Sinews are fluid.
And when the Sinews are fluid, we can walk through the world in an entirely different way.
If this way of seeing the channels speaks to you — if you feel that little spark of recognition — I’d love you to join me next weekend for the Sinew channel workshop. It’s an opportunity to explore acupuncture as applied philosophy, and to deepen your relationship with these remarkable channels.
I’d love to see you there.
Ada
What You’ll Learn
Over these two days, you’ll:
Learn the classical theory of the Sinew channels and their relationship with Wei Qi.
Discover how to correctly diagnose which Sinew channel is affected (which is not always where the pain presents).
Observe four live case studies demonstrating these principles in action.
Practise the techniques hands-on with your fellow attendees to develop a confident, embodied sense of how they work.
By the end of the weekend, you’ll feel more equipped to treat pathogenic factors trapped at the musculoskeletal level, whether they appear as pain, stiffness, weakness, chronic or recurring injuries, new or old scars, or post-surgical adhesions.
About the Series
This weekend is the first in a four-part training series exploring the Complement Channels – the Sinews, Luo, Divergents and the Extraordinary Channels.
Together, these channels form the complete system beyond the Primary channels, offering a clear and effective way to understand and treat every person who walks through your door.
Taken together, they create a coherent, comprehensive map for clinical work.
About Ada
Ada Sobieszczuk is an experienced acupuncturist with a BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Middlesex University, London, and Beijing University for Pharmacology and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She was privileged to undertake a Tuina internship at Beijing Massage Hospital, where she first discovered her fascination with fascia and the Sinews.
Over the years, Ada has built on this foundation with further training in neuromuscular therapy and myofascial bodywork.
Since taking the Sinew channels masterclass with Ann Cecil-Sterman (long-term student of Master Jeffrey Yuen) in 2017, Ada has used classical Sinew channel methods exclusively for musculoskeletal conditions. It was through this work that she experienced a transformative integration of all her previous training, deepening her understanding of movement and the structures of the body.
She relies solely on the Sinews for treating pain, stiffness, injuries, and post-surgical issues, continually impressed by the clarity, speed, and effectiveness of the results. Ada can’t wait to share her clinical experience with you.
Ready to Join Us?
Spaces are limited to ensure a hands-on learning environment.
Registration is now open.
Book here: https://acupuncturesanctuary.co.nz/workshops/
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