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Acupuncture course – Module 1 – Tui Na

Compulsory for Beginners (9 days)

Learn and understand the complexities of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory as you progress to clinical acupuncture.

Course covers the 14 Meridians, anatomical location and therapeutic properties of 100 Acu-points used in Tui Na and Acupuncture and vital palpation skills needed for acupuncture.

Entry Requirment:

Anatomy & Physiology Level 3 is compulsory for beginners 4 contact days.

Module 1 – Tui Na / Acupuncture Course

This 9 day module is compulsory for beginners who do not have TCM or medical qualifications.

Begin to study acupuncture through the medium of Tui Na which is used in the practical context from the start. Tui Na & Acupuncture share the same traditional Chinese medical (TCM) theory.

This is taught progressively throughout the modules.

Module 1 – Tui Na / Acupuncture course – TCM theory content

This module provides a thorough and comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of TCM.

It gives a sound basis for the practice of Tui Na as well as an introduction to theory of Module 2 – Clinical Acupuncture.

Module 1 Tui Na / Acupuncture course – practical content

All the practical content of this module is Tui Na Chinese Medical Massage. It is the essential hands on therapy to accompany acupuncture. It is the most effective way of developing the palpation skills to determine the sites of malfunction. Every acupuncturist needs these palpation skills but frequently lacks them.

What are the outcomes on completion of Module 1 – Tui Na/Acupuncture ?

- a working understanding of TCM

- knowledge of 14 meridiansthe ability to locate 100 acupoints

- knowledge of the TCM therapeutic functions of 100 acupoints

- the ability to knead appropriate acupressure/acupuncture points for an effective Tui Na treatment

- the ability to use meridians and acupoints in a clinical context

- the basic skills for diagnosing the body in health & disease.

Module 2 – Acupuncture Course

This module is 22 days. Our Acupuncture training covers all relevant TCM theory in the mornings and extensive supervised clinical practice every afternoon.

Our Acupuncture students have to do lots of private study and case studies. Maria considers this essential to achieve the standards required for safe and effective practice. Case studies that are carried out with Maria’s unique protocols give students confidence. These protocols give unparalleled ability to diagnose and treat a huge variety of conditions with stunning success. Maria personally checks all case studies and provides detailed feedback to students. These student case studies provide students with a potential clientele even before they are qualified.

EXEMPTIONS FOR MODULE 2 – Acupuncture

Medically qualified persons (doctors, physiotherapists, registered osteopaths, chiropractors, homeopaths, nurses, Western-Chinese herbalists – members of NIMH) can go straight to Module 2 – Acupuncture course.

Instead of doing a 2 day medical acupuncture course, choose Bodyharmonics Module 3 to learn acupuncture and its relevant TCM theory. Learn to use TCM diagnosis in planning your needling prescriptions.

Qualified Shiatsu practitioners can go straight to Module 2 – Acupuncture course.

Qualified Massage and Sports Therapists with over 20 days training and Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology, can go straight to Module 2 – Acupuncture course.

01242 582168

maria@bodyharmonics.co.uk

Address: 54 Fleckers, Cheltenham, GL51 3BD