Central College

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Oriental Tui-Na Massage

Central College

Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Somatic Bodywork
Traditional Chinese/Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $13,800
Careers:Practitioners of Natural HealingMassage Therapists

Description:

Tui-Na Massage includes the use of hand techniques to massage the soft tissues (muscle and tendon) of the body, acupressure techniques to directly affect the flow of Qi, and manipulation techniques to realign the musculoskeletal and ligamentous relationships (bone-setting). Tui-Na has a variety of different systems that emphasize particular aspects of these therapeutic principles.

Tui-Na Massage diploma program explores a high level of expertise in oriental therapies and diagnostic techniques. The aim of the course is to properly equip the professional practitioner with necessary techniques and diagnostic skills in accordance with fundamentals of oriental medicine theory to competently support the client through their healing process. It offers to develop expertise in specialty areas such as specific musculoskeletal disorders and chronic stress-related disorders of the digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems.

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    High School Diploma or equivalent - GED certificate, Dogwood Diploma, or Adult Dogwood - and at least 19 years of age by the time of class commencement date.
    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 180] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 45] or Test of English for International Communication [min. 600]

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on March 24, 2023