AC 523 - Tuina I

Credit(s): 0.75

Tuina, traditional Chinese massage therapy, forms the basis of Chinese physical therapy and is an important modality within Chinese medicine. Over three quarters, students are trained to a level of basic proficiency in the
treatment of structural and soft-tissue injury and dysfunction. Such training is intended to develop the student’s physical approach to bodywork, as well as their healing presence and extension of qi toward a healing objective. This is applicable to tuina as an independent modality, as well as to later work with acupuncture needle technique. Students are trained in basic clinical preparatory treatments, including general health, shoulder, neck, abdominal, common cold, and headache protocols during the three quarters. Principles of professional interaction for manual therapy (respectful touch, appropriate draping, body language, and verbal communication) are reviewed at the beginning of Tuina I.