An introduction to the School and its approach to training and development and dates and times of courses

 

The School believes in a holistic, safe, effective and modern approach to the development of the individual as a TCM practitioner in a western context.

 

·        Holistic - in China acupuncture is just one aspect of an overall approach to well-being which includes medical exercise (Chi Gung), herbs, nutrition, therapeutic massage (Tui-Na), philosophy and life style Students at the Three Treasures School will have the opportunity, through progression, to study and practice all the components of the Chinese approach to health and well-being.

 

·        Safe -.  Real awareness of body structure and function comes not only with the study of Anatomy and Physiology, but also through contact and movement as in Tui-Na massage and Chi Gung exercise.   These are important and effective therapeutic treatments in their own right.   Awareness of one’s own limitations and contraindications for the studied therapy provide a safe environment in which to learn and practice.

·        Effective - It has been shown that clarity of intention has a profound influence on the effectiveness of TCM treatments.  In addition to students becoming competent in the range of TCM techniques the Three Treasures School aims to develop a person's ability to focus on the "here and now" in the clinical situation.  A calmness of spirit-mind, in a centred, relaxed and focused practitioner creates the optimum conditions for the healing process to take place.  All students at the School have the opportunity to become competent in some forms of Nei Gung and Wei Gung  (internal and external Ch Gung exercise) as a way of developing this approach to their work as TCM practitioners.

                          

·        Western Context - The practice of TCM and western medicine is drawing closer together in the West.  Patients are likely to bring with them the whole or part of a western diagnosis of their problems.  Alternatively they may have downloaded diagnostic information from the Internet.  TCM in western surgeries and health centres is becoming commonplace.  It is therefore advisable that the TCM practitioner understands the basics of the western approach to medicine. The Three Treasures School rates highly the study of basic Western approach to Pathology and Disease, and this is included in the Advanced Diploma courses.

Dates and Times of Courses

 

 Dates of the Next Tuina Courses – 2009

Tuina Certificate 2009

24/25 January

21/22 February

21/22 March

25/26 April

23/24 May

20/21 June

Followed by 2 months Supervision

Tuina Diploma 2009

 

26/27 September

17/18 October

7/8     November

28/29 November

Followed by 2 months Supervision

The weekends will be full of activity so it is important that you attend promptly.

Saturdays       10am to 5pm

Sundays        9am to 4pm  

(Lunchtimes I pm to 2 pm)