Tuina is the ancient, traditional Chinese method of massage therapy. Its theoretical background is the same with that of TCM. Thus, Tuina is a modality that belongs to the same group with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Thus, training in Tuina not only consolidates a student’s training in TCM, but also opens a whole new horizon.
Tuina comprises a series of highly professional manipulations. This therapeutic competence that is based on TCM, is fully expressed Tuina.
Yannis Dimitriou has been using Tuina along with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine since many years, and is a very experienced practitioner. The seminar includes cupping therapy, moxa and gua sha.
CURRICULUM
- Meridians and acupoints location
- Diagnosis, based on the body’s signals
- Tuina techniques on the whole body
- Moxa and cupping therapy
- Maintenance of the therapist’s health
CONTENT OF LEVEL I.:• Localization of meridians and acupuncture points • Diagnosis based on the signs of the body • Technical Tuina throughout the body • Suction and therapeutic scrape (Gua Sha) • Methods of maintaining the practitioners health CONTENT OF LEVEL II.: • Application of Tuina in treating frequent diseases • Diagnosis by palpation of the meridians • Technical mobilization of limb joints • Aesthetic Tuina• Pediatric Tuina