This "hands on" course will give you more confidence in the manipulation of points without needles, and a practical acupressure sequence for the treatment for a wide variety of conditions.

Tuina is the Official Medical Chinese Bodywork therapy that was developed in China over 3,000 years ago and known as needle-less acupuncture. It is an integral part of the healthcare system in hospitals throughout China today. It works with the energy system in the body known as the meridian system. 

To enable body workers and massage therapists to gain hands on practical skills and learn about this exceptional hands on Chinese medical therapy.

The course is designed for qualified massage therapists and other suitably qualified body workers. All participants must hold a qualification in Anatomy and Physiology.

The course is completed over 9 weekends 09:30am to 17:30pm. (Saturday and Sunday)

Your Lecturer:

James O'Sullivan has a busy Chinese Medicine practice in Lucan.

James also lectures for 5 VEC colleges around Ireland running the under graduate Tuina diploma course, as well as being a visiting lecturer to Beijing and ZheJiang universities in China.

He developed the first under graduate Diploma in Tuina in Ireland.

Many acupuncturists will know his fresh and hands on approach to TCM.

James trained with Hung Shui Chen in Taiwan, a Tuina master practitioner and a living legend in his lifetime.

The course is 25% theory and 75% practical.

Covered during the course:

History and development of Traditional Chinese Medical Tui Na.
Review: Concepts and Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Qi Gong exercises to protect the therapist
14 Meridians and the major points used in Tui Na
Tuina manipulation techniques
Facial rejuvenation tuina sequence
Full body Tuina sequence developed specifically for Western clients.
Treatment protocol of  Headache, Dizziness, Insomnia, Facial paralysis, Sciatica, etc.

Nangor Road Training Centre

Nangor Road business Park, New Nangor Road, Dublin

The Certificate may be credited towards the Diploma in Tuina Chinese Medical Acupressure.

Credit for this Certificate 25% towards the Diploma qualification.

Active Health Foundation was established to provide authentic and superior training for the enquiring student, based on Traditional and Natural Medical Principals.