TCM    Traditional Chinese Medicine    

TCM-101    Medical Qi Gong I................................2
An introduction to Internal qigong is a major part of qigong therapy.

TCM-205    Medical Qi Gong II.....................…......2
External Qigong or Qi Emission: External qigong refers to the process by which qigong practitioners direct or emit their Qi to others to purge and release toxic emotions from within the body's tissues, eliminate energetic stagnation, as well as tonify, and regulate the internal organs, immune system, and energetic fields. The practitioner may touch areas on the other person's body or simply pass his hands over the body.
Medical qigong therapy offers clients a safe and effective way to help rid themselves of many years of electromagnetic disruptions in this body caused by injuries, surgery, chemical and environmental influences, emotional changes and ageing.
Prerequisite: KI203WII, BIO-163

TCM-171    Traditional Chinese Medicine Concepts.......................................2
Introduction to the 5-element theory the meridian system and acupoints
Prerequisite: Bio-163

TCM-165    Clinical Overview...............................1
This class is designed to review the students case studies from the public clinic

TCM-166    Qi Gong Massage..................................1
Qi Gong Massage is an ancient Chinese bodywork system that aims to stimulate and balance the flow of qi (chi), or vital energy, along the acupuncture meridians, or energy pathways. Qi gong is used to reduce stress, improve blood circulation, enhance immune function, and treat a variety of health conditions.

TCM-271     Traditional Chinese Medicine  II...........3
Application to the human body of the 5-element theory and the meridian system, times dates and seasons,  the KO cycle,  shen cycle and acupuncture points.
Prerequisite: Bio-163 BIO-171, TCM-203W

TCM-255    Ashiatsu.................................................2
Ashiatsu is a form of bodywork using the bare feet to enhance circulation. 

TCM-103W Intensive Qi Gong Weekend.................1
Introduction of Medical Qi Gong Treatments required for all M/BT I students

TCM-203W    Intensive Qi Gong Weekend II..........1
Intermediate training of Medical Qi Gong required for all M/BT II students
Prerequisite: TCM-101,Bio-121-, TCM-103

TCM-303W Intensive Qi Gong Weekend III............1
Advanced training of Medical Qi Gong required only for Certification of Medical Qi Gong Practitioners Prerequisite: TCM-201, and TCM 203

 

5 Elements and Harary Charts are part of TCM

Ashiatsu uses foot compression

Acupuncture and Acupressure are part of a healing system that is 5,300 years old.