Kazuko Itaya

About the Author

Kazuko Itaya is the author of Chasing the Dragon's Tail: Theory and Practice of Acupuncture in the Work of Yoshio Manaka, a focused work examining the theory and practice of acupuncture through the work of Yoshio Manaka. Her writing brings together clinical inquiry, intellectual context, and careful attention to the principles underlying Japanese acupuncture. Accessible yet substantive, the book will appeal to readers interested in acupuncture, complementary medicine, and the history of healing practices. Itaya’s work invites both practitioners and curious newcomers to consider how traditional knowledge can be studied, interpreted, and applied with clarity and discipline.