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Ivan's Tuina Course

Kemka Silat

Three Treasures Resort

 

DIPLOMA OF TUINA

 
Modules Level   Contacthours     Core Competencies

  1-6        Cert 4      240 hrs           Anatomy and Physiology

                                                      Business Development

  1-12      Diploma    480 hrs          Basic Counselling

With case studies, clinic hour and Thesis = over 1000 hrs

13-16      Post Grad  an extra 160 hrs

 

Each module is 40hrs - divided into 2 parts up to module 10.

            20hrs TCM Theory/20hrs Tuina Practical

                     Modules 1-2

 TCM Theory-Basic 5 Element, 8 Principle, Qi, 5 Phases and Yin/Yang

 Tuina Hand techniques

 Acupoints and Meridians for Lu, LI, St, Sp, He, SI, Bl, Ki

 Neck, Shoulder, Upper Back and Arm treatments 1-11

                     Modules 3-4

 TCM Theory-Nutrition, Zang/Fu Organs, Lou, extraordinary channels, Diagnosis and causes of disease

 Acupoints and Meridians for Per, SJ, Liv, GB, Ren, Du and  Extra points

 Thoracic,  Chest, Lower Back and Leg treatments 12-36

  

 Modules 5-6

 TCM theory Jing Lou, Hun, Po, Yuanluo and 5 Element/5 Emotions

 Disease Treatments 1-8 Headaches, constipation, ulcers,  etc

 Qi Gong

 Module 7-8

 Advanced TCM Theory going deeper into what has been covered so far

 

Gynocology

 

 Modules 9-10

 Pediatrics

 Modules 11-12

 Sorcery (emotional, possession and Spiritual illnesses)

Qi Nei Tsang theories and practices

 

                     Modules13-16

 Post Graduate Study (expansion on previous study- especially sorcery)

 

Tuina Certificate Course Outline

Part 1

Basic Knowledge of Tuina

Basic Concepts

  1. History and Beginning
  2. Basic Concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine
    • Yin and Yang
    • Qi and Blood
    • Exterior and Interior
    • Cold and Heat
    • Deficiency and Excess
  3. Zang Organs
    Fu Organs
    Extraordinary Organs
  4. Etiology of TCM
    6 Exogenous Factors
    Emotional Factors
    Overstrain and Stress or Traumatic Injury
  5. Physiological Effects of Tuina
  6. Contra Indications Cautions and Precautions
  7. Diagnostic Methods of Tuina
  8. Manipulative Tools and Lubricating Agents

Part 2

Basic Knowledge of Channels

  1. Classification, Functions, Pathological Manifestations of Channels
  2. Order of Circulation of Qi and Blood in 12 Regular Channels
  3. Method of/and Locating  74 basic points
  4. Routes of Meridians
  5. Routes of Tendon Meridians

Basic Techniques of Tuina

  1. Pushing
  2. Grasping
  3. Pressing
  4. Round Rubbing/Circular Stroking
  5. Kneading
  6. Revolving
  7. Dotting
  8. Rubbing
  9. Rotating
  10. Pinching
  11. Nipping
  12. Rectifying
  13. Suppression
  14. Pulling
  15. Rolling
  16. Knocking
  17. Vibrating
  18. Scratching
  19. Chopping
  20. Pummelling
  21. Skin Soothing
  22. Cranial Manipulative Therapy

Part 3 and 4

Treatments and Traumatology

Basic Joint and Soft Tissue

Neck and Head

  1. Temporomandibular Joint problems
  2. Cervical Spondylosis
  3. Stiff neck
  4. Subluxation of Atlantoaxil Joint

Shoulders and Limbs

  1. Frozen shoulder (shoulder joint adhesions)
  2. Tennis elbow
  3. Golfer's elbow (miner's elbow)
  4. Injury to the Acromioclavicular Joint
  5. Traumatic arthritis of the elbow
  6. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  7. Soft Tissue Injuries of Wrist.

Chest, Back and Waist

  1. Sprain of the Chest and Hypochondrium
  2. Injury of Minor Articulations of Lumbar Vertebrae
  3. Muscular Injuries around Scapula
  4. Myotenosites of the Supraspinatus Muscle
  5. Myofibrositus of the Back and Waist
  6. Protrusion of the Lumbar Intervertebral Disc
  7. Piriformis Syndrome
  8. Sciatica
  9. Injury to the Superior Cluneal Nerve

Legs

  1. Injury of the Infrapatellar Fat Pad
  2. Chrondromalacia Patellae
  3. Injury of the Meniscus
  4. Basic Knee Treatment
  5. Sprain of the Ankle Joint
  6. Painful Heel

Common Medical Diseases

  1. Headache
  2. Tinnitus
  3. Insomnia
  4. Epigastric Pain
  5. Constipation
  6. Diarrhoea
  7. Diabetes Mellitus
  8. Asthma

Gynaecologial Diseases

  1. Amenorrhea
  2. Dysmenorrhoea
  3. Menopausal Syndrome
  4. Enuresis
  5. Impotence

Extras - Myopia, Pharyngitis, Toothache, Chronic Rhinitis.

Qi Nei Tsang Theory

  1. Abdominal Maps, Emotional and Meridian Release Areas
  2. Abdominal Work Triggers of Abdominals
  3. Psoas and Ilium
  4. Dating
  5. Parts Emotions - How to Treat

Recommended Reading

Essentials of Tuinology by Dr. Guoliang Cao TCM

Chinese Manipulation and Massage by Li Jinxue Wei Yuanping

Chinese Massage Therapy by Shandon Science and Technology Press

The Web That Has No Weaver by Ted J. Kaptchuk

Dragon Rises Red Bird Flies by Leon Hammer

Chi Nei Tsang by Mantak and Manfewan Chia

Chinese Massage - Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Treatment of Knotty Diseases by Shandong Sc. and Tech. Press