Tuina 1 – Medical Massage – Muscles, Tendons and Soft Tissue

Cost & Duration:  2 days per month for 3 months (6 days classroom)
£550 for Practical Training
See – “Additional Info” tab for dates
Note: External examiners fee of £59 to cover examination of your 20 case studies which are due within 4 months of course completion paid on submission of cases. This will be needed for qualification purposes, unless you already hold a Tuina qualification.

Tuina Medical Massage originated in parts of Asia, although it became fully formulated into schools and techniques in China. It consists of both movements across the muscles and acupressure to activate and unblock energy meridians and loosen tight and knotted muscles. Whereas massage is generally thought of as a treatment done with oils and stroking movements, Tuina consists of stronger techniques in order to clear physical and energetic issues and is usually done through clothes without oil.

Discussions and Theory
Contraindications and Health and Safety
Introduction to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
What is Medical Massage?
History
How does it work?
What does it do?
Issues and applications
Diagnostics
Techniques and methods used
Post treatment care
Consent forms
Patient records
Legal responsibilities
Practical Sessions
Practical demonstrations
Standard Protocols
Basic Spinal Manipulation
Shoulder and arm massage
Back massage
Backs and front of leg massages
Foot massage
NMR and PNF Stretching
Student practice of standard techniques and strengths
Student practice of standard protocols
Students own free practice of other treatments under supervision.

Our Tui-Na course is one of the best and offers techniques never usually taught in the UK.

Qualified Instructors: The course is taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors who are experts in Tuina, and have years of experience.

Well-Structured Curriculum: The course covers a mix of theory, anatomy and use of practical techniques. The curriculum progresses logically from foundational concepts to more advanced techniques.

Practical Hands-on Training: Tuina is a hands-on therapy, so practical training is crucial. The course provides ample opportunities for students to see clear demonstrations and practice Tuina techniques under the guidance of instructors in supervised practice sessions.

Comprehensive Content: The course covers a wide range of Tuina techniques, including various manipulation techniques used in hospitals in China but also the older techniques from the traditional family styles covering Tendon release to gain back full movement and length, Tendon Healing Stretching, Tendon Ironing and Muscular and Nerve release.

Clinical Experience: Practical experience in a clinical setting is invaluable for students to apply their knowledge and skills and will be assessed on live clients in clinical practice, under the supervision of experienced examiners.

Resources and Study Materials: The course provides comprehensive study and reference materials, to support the learning process.

Certification and Continuing Education: We offer a widely accepted certification (Balens Insurance and FHT accepted) upon successful completion. The course offers a Level 4 Diploma qualification once you have submitted successful case studies.

Supportive Learning Environment: We provide a supportive and collaborative learning environment which encourages interaction among students and provides opportunities for questions, discussions, and feedback. We also offer follow on support via one to one contact with instructors after the course, membership to our online forum and ongoing practitioner support.

The prerequisite is to have done an Anatomy and Physiology qualification before this course, there is a link to a free course below which is adequate for this purpose. Please note this is estimated to be over 15 hours, so please do not do this the day before, leave yourself adequate time to fully complete and pass the course.
https://alison.com/course/diploma-in-human-anatomy-and-physiology-revised

Tuina is an ideal add-on for existing therapists wishing to expand their techniques and treatments, or a perfect beginner therapy, so they can offer a perfect introduction therapy when initially practising the healing therapies.
You must be 18 years or older and understand spoken and written English.
You must consent to giving and receiving manual therapy and bring with you any PPE required for massage.

Dates for upcoming courses:

Camden, London:  April 2026 Intake
16th and 17th April 2026
14th and 15th May 2026
11th and 12th June 2026

Macclesfield, Cheshire: May 2026 Intake
2nd and 3rd May 2026
6th and 7th June 2026
11th and 12th July 2026