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Across between acupressure and Shiatsu, Tuina therapy uses rhythmic compression along energy channels of the body together with manipulation techniques at acupressure points to elicit self-healing. Tui Na massage closely resembles Western massage.
You will learn the ancient art of Tuina (Tui Na – pronounced ‘twee naw’) massage in our one day intensive course.
A cross between acupressure and Shiatsu, Tuina therapy uses rhythmic compression along energy channels of the body together with manipulation techniques at acupressure points to elicit self-healing. Tuina massage closely resembles Western massage.
Tuina massage stimulates the flow of qi to promote balance and harmony within the body using many of the same principles of acupuncture.
It’s similar to acupuncture in the way it targets specific acupoints, but practitioners use fingers instead of needles to apply pressure to stimulate these points.
Entry Requirements: A&P Anatomy & Physiology Level 3
Course Duration: One Day (8 hands-on hours)
Qualification Obtained: Fully Accredited Tuina Massage Certificate
The Course Teaches:
The course runs over 1 day and includes theory and practical training.
Your theory test will be at the end of the day, along with a practical assessment where you will be required to carry out a full body Tuina massage treatment.
The objective of this course is that by the end of it you are able to perform a professional treatment in a safe and hygienic manner in a commercially acceptable time, along with gaining experience of carrying out a consultation with the knowledge of the background, benefits, contra-indications, contra-actions, aftercare, equipment and products needed.
This qualification will enable you to obtain public liability insurance upon successful completion of the course.
Entry Requirements: A&P Anatomy & Physiology Level 3