| Acu-Yoga Foundations |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: Acu-Yoga by Michael Reed Gach
Please bring a clean beach towel or yoga mat to practice on |
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Yoga and Acupressure are ancient Eastern body/mind/spirit healing practices. Acu-Yoga combines the benefits of both in a graceful, flowing set of postures. Learn to flex and strengthen your body, to stimulate your Qi flow, and to relax and center mind and body, all while nurturing your spirit.
In this class you will learn:
1. How to combine acupressure points with Yoga postures for the benefit of self-healing and to share in an Energywork/Bodywork practice.
2. How Yoga postures combined with Acupressure points can stimulate and balance each of the 12 Organ Meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine
3. How Yoga postures combined with Acupressure points can stimulate and balance the Chakra system used in Yogic and Tantric traditions
4. Deep breathing exercises to energize and balance the body
5. Specific Acu-Yoga postures for relief of common stress related problems
6. Acu-Yoga exercises you can teach to clients to help relieve stress, pain and other common complaints
Special Package price with Acu-Yoga Teacher Training |
| | Acupressure First Aid |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn first aid responses for emergency situations. Discover acupressure points for heart attack, seizures, general pain, joint injuries, back and neck injuries, common colds, burns, cuts and other first aid applications. Class includes discussions, hands-on sessions, role-playing and handouts for emergency situations. |
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| Acupressure's Potent Points |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: Acupressure's Potent Points by Michael Gach |
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| Learn somatic self-care applications and the point location for relieving common ailments from A to Z. Discover Acu-Yoga, Chi Gong breathing exercises and how to relieve chronic shoulder tension, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, chronic fatigue, ankle sprains, carpal tunnel, wrist pain, toothache, backache, stiff neck, TMJ and more. Includes educational resources and career opportunities for going further in practicing acupressure and yoga. |
| | Advanced Meridians-H SI B K |
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Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| This Acupressure class starts where Intermediate Acupressure ends. In these classes, in-depth information is provided on each meridian, including its uses, traditional associations, and spirit. For each point, the anatomical location, the uses, and the spiritual meanings of the name of the point are presented. An Acupressure session pattern is provided for each meridian, making it easier to implement in the sessions you give. The anatomical location of each point is practiced on another student, under supervision of the instructor to ensure accuracy. This is followed by hands-on practice, using the meridian in a session. |
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| Advanced Meridians-Lu LI St Sp |
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Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| This Acupressure class starts where Intermediate Acupressure ends. In these classes, in-depth information is provided on each meridian, including its uses, traditional associations, and spirit. For each point, the anatomical location, the uses, and the spiritual meanings of the name of the point are presented. An Acupressure session pattern is provided for each meridian, making it easier to implement in the sessions you give. The anatomical location of each point is practiced on another student, under supervision of the instructor to ensure accuracy. This is followed by hands-on practice, using the meridian in a session. |
| | Advanced Meridians-P TW GB Liv |
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Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| This Acupressure class starts where Intermediate Acupressure ends. In these classes, in-depth information is provided on each meridian, including its uses, traditional associations, and spirit. For each point, the anatomical location, the uses, and the spiritual meanings of the name of the point are presented. An Acupressure session pattern is provided for each meridian, making it easier to implement in the sessions you give. The anatomical location of each point is practiced on another student, under supervision of the instructor to ensure accuracy. This is followed by hands-on practice, using the meridian in a session. |
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| Apprenticeship Training |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| This workshop applies the material learned in the Basic and Advanced Training programs. Through small-group interaction, students expand their assessment and clinical experience; develop point patterns and session plans. |
| | Ashiatsu 2 |
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Prerequisite: Ashiatsu 1
Text Required: None |
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| Expand the methods learned in the basic Ashiatsu class by adding seated position techniques, alternative lifts, and Ashiatsu that promotes even deeper balance. Gain a broader understanding of Ashiatsu theory, practice and anatomical landmarks. |
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| Ashiatsu 3 |
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Prerequisite: Ashiatsu 1 & 2
Text Required: None |
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| Expand the methods learned in the basic Ashiatsu class by adding seated position techniques, alternative lifts, and Ashiatsu that promotes even deeper balance. Gain a broader understanding of Ashiatsu theory, practice and anatomical landmarks. |
| | Ashiatsu Foundations (Barefoot Shiatsu) |
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Prerequisite: Zen Shiatsu or Fundamentals
Text Required: None |
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Take off your shoes and discover the healing power and sensitivity in your feet. This class combines shiatsu work and acu-point and meridian awareness with strategic use of rocking, sliding, and deep pressure foot techniques in a dance of healing. Ashiatsu is a perfect system to achieve deep pressure on clients while protecting your body and avoiding strain on your arms or back. Taught on floor mats. Required for Shiatsu Program.
In this class you will learn:
1. A full body routine in both prone and supine positions using both feet and hands
2. How to use breath and good body mechanics
3. How to apply the assessment process to Ashiatsu |
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| Ashiatsu Skills Clinic |
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Prerequisite: Ashiatsu 1
Text Required: None |
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| Technique, theory, rational observation and intuition are combined to produce a powerful strategy for healing. Specific attention is given to abdominal palpitation, pulse and face reading and special Ashiatsu patterns for common problems. |
| | Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT) Examination Preparation |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| In this class you will receive training and coaching to help you prepare to pass the National Certification Exam. Using practice tests and role-playing, we will help you gain confidence with both the content and format of the test. |
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| Assessment & Applications 1 |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Learn the four methods of Seeing, Hearing/ Listening, Smelling, and Touching. Learn to incorporate this information in assessing clients through the 8 Principals and 5 Elements. |
| | Assessment & Applications 2 |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure; Assessment & Applications I
Text Required: None |
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| Deeper study of the comparisons and contrasts of 8 Principles, 5 Elements Assessments, and their Clinical Applications. A major focus in this course is on 24 Zang Fu (Organ) patterns of disharmony that provide a key understanding TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) assessment and practice. Numerous significant systems of Acu-Points (Yuan-Source, Mu-Alarm, Luo-Connecting, etc.) are examined and their common usages explained. |
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| Chi Gung for Bodyworkers |
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Prerequisite: Recommended: Basic Acupressure
Text Required: Chi and Creativity by Kaleo Ching |
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| Learn Chi Kung physical postures and movement to maximize and deepen
your healing practice, use your body and energy efficiently, and help
prevent injury. Learn Chi Kung techniques to harvest cosmic energy,
build your personal energy, promote cleansing and protection, and
prevent burnout. Learn to apply Chi Kung energy techniques for
transmitting energy in healing and bodywork. (This experiential class
entails lots of learning Chi Kung techniques and applying them on the
table. |
| | Histology Tissue Matters |
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Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent
Text Required: None |
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| This class teaches the basic characteristics of the body's tissues; how they develop, behave, and heal. The 4 types of tissue or explored an anatomical/physiological level and clinical applications are put into context. |
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| Intermediate Acupressure: 12 Organ Meridians |
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Prerequisite: Basic Acupressure
Text Required: Included (Int/Adv & Meridians 5 Elements booklets) |
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Intermediate Acupressure ties together all the points you learned in Basic Acupressure with the 12 organ meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It brings you into intimate relationship with the meridians as you trace their pathways and locate their most crucial acu-points near the surface of the body. You will discover the special functions and interactions of the organ meridians and how to use them to resolve imbalances and address systemic issues. You will experience how to hold acu-points with ever deepening sensitivity and awareness.
In this class you will learn:
1. Important acu-points and the direction of flow of each organ meridian
2. Body/mind/spirit imbalances according to Traditional Chinese and their organ meridian associations
3. How to read the 12 organ meridian pulses
4. Body Clock awareness of diurnal Qi patterns
5. Use and location of each meridian’s source, entry, exit, and lo points
6. How energy enters and exits, transforms and moves throughout the body |
| | Major Medical Disorders |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: Tsubo by Katsusuke Serizawa |
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| Study the mechanisms involved in major medical disorders to provide a more accurate assessment of clients. Learn about your own level of skill and knowledge so you know when and how to refer clients to appropriate specialists. Explore the changes, loss and emotional aspects involved in major medical illnesses. |
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| Moxa, Cupping & Magnets |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Through lecture, group discussion and applications students learn to use materials that influence the meridians and overall harmony. Learn how moxa heats areas and systems, cupping dredges and drains, relieving blocks, and magnets direct flow to harmonize functions and systems. This class will help you to understand these effective healing methods and tools using hands-on experience. |
| | Neuromuscular Techniques for Stretching and Strengthening: Foundations |
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Prerequisite: Histology
Text Required: Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain |
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| This class prepares students for the Stretching & NMT regional application classes. A series that studies and explores (through application) the different types of techniques which affect one's ROM, muscle tone, coordination, and posture. This series is designed for anyone who wishes to develop versatility and precision with the use of stretching and neuromuscular techniques to optimize the balance of these qualities. |
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| Neuromuscular Techniques for Stretching and Strengthening: Lower Body |
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Prerequisite: Histology and NMT- Foundations
Text Required: Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores (through application) the different types of techniques which affect one's ROM, muscle tone, coordination, and posture. This series is designed for anyone who wishes to develop versatility and precision with the use of stretching and neuromuscular techniques to optimize the balance of these qualities. |
| | Neuromuscular Techniques for Stretching and Strengthening: Upper Body |
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Prerequisite: Histology and NMT- Foundations
Text Required: Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores (through application) the different types of techniques which affect one's ROM, muscle tone, coordination, and posture. This series is designed for anyone who wishes to develop versatility and precision with the use of stretching and neuromuscular techniques to optimize the balance of these qualities. |
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| Practical Anatomy: Forearm and Hand |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
| | Practical Anatomy: Head & Neck |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
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| Practical Anatomy: Leg and Foot |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
| | Practical Anatomy: Shoulder and Arm |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
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| Practical Anatomy: Torso, Spine & Thorax |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
| | Practical Anatomy: Introduction |
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Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class prepares students for the practical anatomy series of classes. A series a classes that studies the different types of tissues and structures which make up the human body, and explores these though palpation and visualization. |
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| Practical Anatomy: Pelvis and Thigh |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
| | Practical Anatomy: Viscera |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
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| Practical Treatment Points |
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Prerequisite: Basic & Int Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Learn hands-on techniques for locating points. This class will cover how to relieve many common ailments such as nausea, indigestion, colds, and bronchitis. Explore clinical applications of various health conditions. |
| | Table Shiatsu |
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Prerequisite: Basic & Int Acupressure; Zen Shiatsu
Text Required: None |
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| Can't work on the floor? Want to integrate shiatsu and other modalities? Work on a table. Learn how to utilize Shiatsu techniques on a massage table. Use proper body mechanics to ensure a longer bodywork life. Learn the breath - finger pressure dance for the best energy balancing results. Explore ways to increase energy flow with the client. |
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| Table Thai Massage |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn how to use powerful Yoga-like stretches along with Shiatsu and other bodywork skills to perform a full-body Thai massage routine for the table. |
| | Thai Massage: Front & Back |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn how to use powerful Yoga-like stretches along with Shiatsu and other bodywork skills. Perform a full-body routine covering the front, back, and legs in prone and supine positions. |
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| Thai Massage: Sides & Seated |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn a full body Thai massage using side position stretches. Discover arm stretches and techniques for releasing shoulder and neck tension in a seated position. |
| | Tui Na 2 |
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Prerequisite: Tui Na 1
Text Required: None |
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| The advanced Tui Na classes apply Traditional Asian Theories and present new hand techniques and range of motion. Tui Na II emphasizes large range of motion techniques for moving the Blood strongly. Learn Tai Chi animal movements, Pa Kua (the 8 Gates) and the Wu Xing (five phases). |
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| Tui Na 3 |
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Prerequisite: Tui Na 1
Text Required: None |
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| The advanced Tui Na classes apply Traditional Asian Theories and present new hand techniques and range of motion. Tui Na 3 emphasizes diagonal range of motion and how to address points with the 5 element hand. Learn Tai Chi animal movements, Pa Kua (the 8 Gates) and the Wu Xing (five phases). |
| | Tui Na Foundations: (Chinese Massage) |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn the traditional active style for moving qi in the body. 12 primary hand techniques and their variations along with range of motion techniques are incorporated into a full-body pattern for prone and supine work. Emphasis is given to maintaining tai chi stances while working for the benefit of both practitioner and client. Class includes self-massage, T’ai Chi and Qi Gong exercises. Primarily table work, there is also an introduction to barefoot tui na. |
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| Tui Na: Sports Applications |
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Prerequisite: Tui Na I
Text Required: None |
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| Apply Tui Na techniques to sports related needs such as injury prevention, performance enhancement and recovery. This hands-on class will present an overview of the needs of an athlete. Learn pre-event massage, post-event massage, and how to tailor Tui Na sessions to the needs of specific sports. Injury management techniques as well as proper methods to warm-up and cool-down during a workout session will also be covered. |
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