Fundamental Concepts of Oriental Medicine
Explore the Fundamental Concepts of Oriental Medicine
Health practitioners, massage therapists and alternative medicine specialists have relied on the principles of Oriental philosophy for thousands of years to help treat many diseases and illnesses. In the new Alvin Community College Continuing Education Workforce Development Oriental Medicine Program, you can learn the fundamentals of this ancient science to further or start a new career in alternative medicine.
To help restore balance and the flow of energy throughout the body, Asian Bodyworks utilizes gentle hand and finger pressure along the body’s energy channels. With an emphasis on the five phases, the Taoist belief that ties humans to nature, the Fundamental Concepts of Oriental Medicine courses gives you an introduction to Asian Bodyworks, Oriental theory and energy meridians.
By successfully completing select Oriental Medicine courses, current massage therapists can earn up to 16 continuing education units (CEUs).
Oriental Medicine Courses
In addition to exploring the fundamental of Oriental medicine, gain an insight into Oriental healing philosophies including Chinese Massage (Tui-Na) techniques and the therapeutic effects of food.
Fundamental Concepts of Oriental Medicine
This course is designed as a prerequisite to advanced studies in Asian Body Works and discusses the basic principle of oriental theory and energy meridians. Oriental philosophy uses the theory of five phases to describe many aspects of personality.
Class topics include:
- Nature and interaction of the five phases
- Promotion and growth cycles applied to the learning process
- The personalities
- The human body and nature
- Yin and yang
- The five elements
- The vital substances
- The functions of the internal organs
- Summary, classification and function of channels
- Circulation of energy in the channels
- Clinical significance of channel theory
- Twelve primary channels
- Connecting channels
Anatomical Pressure Point Location
This course is for massage therapists who want to learn the methods for locating therapeutic pressure points of the 14 energy meridians on the human body.
Introduction to Chinese Massage (Tui-Na)
This course is for massage therapists and as well as members of the general public who want to learn the techniques of Chinese Tui-Na including its application for the treatment of common diseases.
Introduction to Oriental Medicine & Food Therapy
Gain a fundamental understanding of Oriental philosophy and the therapeutic affects that food has on the body in this course designed for anyone interested in nutrition and alternative health.
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To learn more about this ACC program, contact
Dr. Stacy Ebert at sebert@alvincollege.edu or call 281-756-3806.
