Tuina is a modality of traditional Chinese medicine that uses the arms, hands, fingers, knees, and elbows for the treatment of illness and disease as well as to maintain and promote health. In a tuina treatment, the therapist manipulates the body stimulating acupuncture points to correct physiological imbalances and regulated the body’s energy or qi. Tuina is useful in treating soft tissue injuries, blood circulation issues, rheumatic pain, fatigue, and any symptoms caused by stress or emotional problems.
This 80-hour introductory course to tuina massage will give therapists of any modality an additional treatment tool that they can easily incorporate into their practice. Some of the topics covered will include: acute lower back pain, frozen shoulder, tendonitis of supraspinatus muscle, headaches/migraines, and hypertension. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants must be trained and/or practicing an Eastern or holistic therapy with an understanding of traditional Chinese medicine theory and the meridian system. Alternatively, they must have completion the 50-hour Traditional Chinese Medicine Basics course offered at the Shiatsu School of Canada. Please call if you are unsure. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.