Acupuncture is an ancient system of healing developed over thousands of years as part of the traditional Chinese medicine.
Acupuncture is a combined term for needle and moxibustion, includes acupuncture theory, acupoints, acupuncture and related equipments.
Chinese medicine needling is a disease treatment by inserting filiform needles to acupoints in body, manipulated by either twirling, lifting, thrusting or other techniques.
Moxibustion is to smoke the skin at certain acupoints by burning moxa, to use thermal stimulation to treat disease.
Tuina is a hands-on body treatment that uses TCM and martial art principles to bring the body to balance.
Program Description
This program aims to practical use of acupuncture. TCM theories are taught but not circumscribed in. Case-treatments for Chronic and Acute Pain, Neurological Disorders, Upper Respiratory Disorders, Digestive Disorders, Urinary and Reproductive Disorders etc. will be detailedly studied as an important part of this program.
The program is scheduled to begin with the Basic Theory of Chinese Medicine, through Classic Theory of Chinese Medicine including Meridians, Acupoints, Techniques of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, and Acupuncture Therapeutics and unique Acupuncture and Moxibustion treatment for different patients with different diseases, and finally give the students hospital probation.
All the profound theories of the course will be explained in simple language in English with the aim of helping students to understand clearly and fully. And the professional and sufficient clinical practices ensure the practical application after completing this program.
Program Advantage
- Experienced teacher / doctor
- Elementary study without major eligibility
- Short term intensive study
- Small group study
- Clinical activity Program Schedule
Week |
Day |
Morning（8:30 - 11:30） |
Afternoon（13:30 - 15:30） |
1
|
Mon |
TCM Basics -
General Introduction, Yin-Yang |
Acupuncture -
Acupuncture Techniques |
Tue |
TCM Basics -
Five Elements |
Acupuncture -
Acupuncture Techniques |
Wed |
TCM Basics
Qi, Blood and Body Fluid |
Acupuncture -
Meridians and Points |
Thur |
TCM Basics -
Zang-Fu Organs |
Acupuncture -
Meridians and Points |
Fri |
TCM Basics -
Zang-Fu Organs |
/ |
Sat |
/ |
Huangpu River Night Cruise |
2
|
Mon |
TCM Basics -
Etiology and Pathogenesis |
Acupuncture -
Meridians and Points |
Tue |
TCM Diagnostics -
Tongue Diagnosis |
Acupuncture -
Meridians and Points |
Wed |
TCM Diagnostics -
Pulse Diagnosis |
TCM Diagnostics -
Syndrome Differentiation of Eight Principles |
Thur |
TCM Diagnostics -
Syndrome Differentiation on
Qi and Blood |
TCM Diagnostics -
Syndrome Differentiation of Meridians |
Fri |
TCM Diagnostics -
Syndrome Differentiation on
Zang-Fu Organs |
/ |
Sat/Sun |
Two-day Weekend Trip to Hangzhou. Extra charge of RMB900/person |
3
|
Mon |
Acupuncture Clinical Probation |
TCM Diagnostics -
Syndrome Differentiation on
Zang - Fu Organs |
Tue |
Acupuncture Clinical Probation |
Acupuncture -
Ear Acupuncture |
Wed |
Acupuncture Clinical Probation |
Acupuncture -
Scalp Acupuncture |
Thurs |
Acupuncture Clinical Probation |
Acupuncture -
General Introduction to Acupuncture Therapy |
Fri |
Acupuncture Clinical Probation |
/ |
Sat |
/ |
Acrobat Circus Night Show |
4
|
Mon |
Acupuncture Clinical Probation |
Acupuncture -
Acupuncture Therapeutics |
Tue |
Acupuncture Clinical Probation |
Acupuncture -
Acupuncture Therapeutics |
Wed |
Acupuncture Clinical Probation |
Acupuncture - Acupuncture Therapeutics |
Thur |
Acupuncture Clinical Probation |
Acupuncture -
Acupuncture Therapeutics |
Fri |
Acupuncture Clinical Probation |
/ |
* Minor change could be made to the schedule without notice
* Activities in dark red are for group applicants only
Course Dates
| Program Description |
Code |
Dates |
4-week Intensive TCM Theory / Acupuncture / Tuina Basic Program |
4ATBS |
1 Mar - 27 Mar
5 Apr - 30 Apri
10 May - 4 Jun |
Application & Enrolment Deadline
- For sessions other than the listed, please click here to enquire.
Accommodation
- Hotel single room, furnished with bed, TV, telephone, bathroom, desk, reading lamp, air-conditioner and internet access
- PC not included
- Accommodation covers from one day before program start-date to next morning of program finish day Airport Transfer
- Arrival-pick-up at airport to your accommodation.
- Flight number / Arrival date / Airways / Terminal number required
What Included
- Tuition
- Clinical activity
- Accommodation
- Airport arrival-pick-up
- Welcome package
- Allied Gateway Live-in-Shanghai Handbook
- Map of Shanghai and China
- English/Chinese menu
- Weekend activities (for group application only)
- Money exchange and bank account set up assistance
- Assistance with travel plans and arrangements
- 24/7 emergency support
- On-call locale assistance
How to Apply
For how to apply, please click here |
