Chinese Massage and Acupressure Part 1 Course

Course overview

In this course you will study both Acupressure and Tu’ina. Acupressure is the technique of stimulating acupressure points along the body’s meridians to unblock the life-force energies and Tu’ina incorporates the therapies of Massage, Meridians and Moxibustion. This course instructs in treatment techniques, which benefit even the deep tissues of the body to restore good health and harmony. It is essential that you progress to the advanced course to complete your studies to practitioner level.

Syllabus

Lesson One

Introduction/Massage Strokes/Meridian Stretches/The Bladder Meridian

Tui Na
Chi
Meridians
Contraindications to Massage
Massage Stokes
Palm Pushing
Meridian Stretches
Back and Shoulders
The Bladder Meridian
Acupressure Points
Massage Techniques for the Back

Lesson Two

Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomical Terms
The Skeleton and Bone
Major Bones of the Body
Joints (Articulations)
Bone Growth and Development
The Vertebral Column
The Thoracic (Rib) Cage

Lesson Three

Yin/Yang Theory/Massage Strokes/Meridian Stretches/The Colon Meridian

Fu Xi’s Theorems
The Yin/Yang symbol
Massage Strokes
The Back
The Legs
Meridian Stretches
Back Extension
The Colon Meridian
Acupressure Points

Lesson Four

Anatomy and Physiology (Continued)

The Muscular System
Nerve Supply
List of Muscles
Specific Muscles and their Movements

Lesson Five

Moxibustion/Massage Strokes/Meridian Stretch/The Gall Bladder Meridian

Specific Uses
Methods of Treatment
Where to Use and When Not to Use Moxa
Massage Strokes
The Arm
The Back
Meridian Stretch
Leg Circling
The Gall Bladder Meridian
Acupressure Points

Lesson Six

The Heart/The Heart Meridian/Massage Strokes/Meridian Stretch/ Questions to Ask a Client

Symptoms of Imbalance
The Heart Meridian
Acupressure Points
Massage Strokes
Rolling
Back and Legs
Meridian Stretch
Standing on Back of Feet
Questions to Ask a Client

Lesson Seven

The Heart Governor Meridian/Applications of Massage/ Massage Strokes/ Meridian Stretch

Symptoms of Imbalance
Acupressure Points
Applications of Massage
The Four Ms
Massage Strokes
The Head and Face
Rotating
The Monkey Plucks Apples
Meridian Stretch
Lumbar Stretch

Lesson Eight

The Tongue/Massage Strokes/Meridian Stretch/The Kidney Meridian/Chi

Tongue Diagnosis
Massage Strokes
The Feet
Grasp, Squeeze, Slide
Order of Massage
Meridian Stretch
Knee and Hip Flexion
The Kidney Meridian
Acupressure Points
Chi
The Functions of Chi in the Body

Lesson Nine
- The Liver Meridian/Massage Strokes/Meridian Stretch
  - Symptoms of Imbalance
  - Special Symptoms
  - When to Use the Liver Meridian
  - Acupressure Points
  - Massage Strokes
  - The Hand
  - Dotting
  - Meridian Stretch
  - Shoulder

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

Prerequisites

You do not need to have any previous qualifications to study this course although to complete your studies to Practitioner level it is essential that you progress to our Advanced Chinese Massage & Acupressure course.

View our Chinese Massage & Acupressure (Advanced) Part 2 course.

Level

You will receive training suitable for expanding your existing practice, or gaining a foundation qualification prior to continuing your studies to become a practitioner. Graduates of this course wishing to start their own practice can also obtain professional liability insurance. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1 – The BSY Professional Certificate of Merit in Chinese Massage and Acupressure Part 1.

Award 2 – Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 2 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Support

Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.