Modules:            

    1.   Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

 

2.   The body’s Energy System – Channels and Points

 

                        3.   Tui-Na Massage Techniques

 

4.   Clinical Practice

 

5.    Supervision

 

 

 

TCM1.   Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine  (TCM)

 

 

 

• A brief history of TCM and Tui-Na

   

• The concept of Yin and Yang

   

• The Three Treasures – Essence, Chi (Qi) and Shen  

   

• Key Internal Organs and their functions

   

• Causes of disease

   

 

 

TCM2.   The Body’s Energy System – Channels and Points

 

 

 

• Location and function of Energy Channels (Meridians)

   

• Function of Acupressure Points

   

• How to locate Acupressure Points

   

• Location of 60 points and their therapeutic functions

   

• The use of these points in the treatment of a range of conditions

   

 

 

TCM3.   Clinical Practice and Supervision

 

• Patient consultation, taking notes

   

• Setting up a treatment facility including safety and hygiene

   

• Setting up and maintaining patient records

   

 

 

 

 

Practical Session One.   Tui-Na Massage Techniques

 

 

 

• A range of techniques using fingers, hands and arms

   

• Massage techniques and procedured for neck and shoulders, arms, back, legs and head and face.

   

• Acupressure techniques used in conjunction with Tui-Na

   

• Safety and well-being of patients

   

• Contraindications for Tui-Na treatment

   

 

 

Supervision

 

Students will be required to submit 6 case studies of treatments they have carried out.  Assessment of these will form part of the award.

 

 

 

Chi Gung (Qigong) Chinese health exercises provide an excellent support for

 

Tui-Na massage practitioners.  Students will have the opportunity to learn some Chi Gung exercises during the Practical sessions.

 

 

 For those interested we also offer the opportunity to develop the use of emitted healing Qi (Chi) in conjuction with Tuina to increase it's effectiveness..