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The objective is to establish a solid foundation in the theoretical and
practical components. This is done in order for students to attain the
level of competence, which will be necessary for them to develop
their knowledge and comprehension of the material before applying
it and integrating it into their treatments.
The point at which the student is able to formulate and carry out an
effective treatment plan to enable a client to reach their health care
goals indicates their internalization of the course material.
The course material is presented in a teacher-led manner, to self-
motivated adults who are pursuing a career choice.
Learning Objectives and Course Outcomes
The course outcomes will be met through the following learning
objectives:
1. Outline the history of Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM).
- Discuss the literary tradition of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
- Describe the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
- Define and describe the 5 Branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Discuss the common theoretical and therapeutic foundations .
- Describe the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine .
- Discuss the manner in which shiatsu massage treatments is
determined.
2. Apply Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and principles.
- Describe Yin/Yang and the Five Elements (theory, principles,
clinical indications
- Describe the Zang-Fu organs (theory, principles, clinical indications)
- Describe Qi, Blood, and Body Fluid
- List the Meridians and Collaterals
- Discuss Nomenclature for Functions, Distribution, and Cyclical Flow
- Describe the 12 Regular Meridians and the 8 Extraordinary Meridians
3. Employ the principles of acupoints with meridian theory
- Discuss the classification and nomenclature of acupoints
- Describe the methods of Point Location
- Summarize the Point groupings
- List the Acupoints and flow of the 12 Regular Meridians
- Discuss the Acupoints of the Du and Ren Meridians
- Discuss the Extraordinary Points
4. Evaluate aetiology and pathogenesis from Traditional
Chinese Medicine perspective
- List the 6 Exogenous factors, 7 emotional factors
- Discuss Improper diet, overstrain, stress and trauma
- Describe Phlegm fluid /stagnant blood
- Describe Disharmony of Yin and Yang
- Discuss conflict between Antipathogenic Qi and Pathogenic Qi
- Discuss abnormal ascending and descending Qi
5. Utilize Traditional Chinese Medicine Differential
Diagnosis
- Describe Methods of diagnosis
- Differentiate Syndromes according to categories
6. Apply the principles of Shiatsu massage.
- Apply the principles of TCM diagnosis and syndrome
differentiation to a therapeutic massage format
- Formulate a shiatsu treatment plan.
- Utilize specific manipulations to achieve the required effects.
- Perform shiatsu massage in Regional Sequences
- Perform a full body shiatsu massage sequence
7. Formulate a treatment plan using Shiatsu massage
diagnostic principles.
- Perform Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis
- Utilize abdominal diagnosis
- Utilize Syndrome Differentiation
- Apply Treatment Principles
- Formulate a Shiatsu Massage Treatment Plan
8. Incorporate the relevant clinical applications of shiatsu
massage in treatment protocols for specific conditions.
- Utilize the principles of Shiatsu Massage to formulate effective
trearment plans for specific conditions
Treatment Protocols
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Sprains and Strains
- Neck and shoulders
- Upper Back
- Lower Back
- Hip
- Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
- Knees, Ankle, and Foot
Common Dysfunctions
- Irregular Menstruation
- Dysmenorrhea
- Morning Sickness
- PMS- TMJ
- Anxiety/Depression
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Common Dysfunctions
- Common Cold
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Epigastric Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Hypochondriac Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Chest Pain
- Arthralgia
- Facial Paralysis
- Hypertension
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