Make a diagnosis, select the points, and then place the needles. But is that enough? Creating a balanced and harmonized point prescription produces longer-lasting treatment results. The “ideal” point prescription balances these five axes: Distal-Local. Top (Upper)-Bottom (Lower). Left-Right. Front-Back, and Yin-Yang. In this lecture, we will discuss prescription balancing concepts. Attendees should have basic knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Medical Acupuncturists may find some concepts applicable to their practice.