Saturday-Sunday, May 25-26, 2024
Tuina Treatment Strategies for Oncology
Saturday and Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Course Description:
In this hands-on practical class, students will learn specific Tuina treatment protocols tailored to alleviate the side effects of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy and address accompanying disorders associated with cancer treatment (Depletion, Lymphedema, Nausea, Peripheral Neuropathy, Surgical Adhesions).
These protocols are designed to alleviate pain and enhance overall well-being in cancer patients undergoing treatment. Students will then have the opportunity for supervised practice, allowing them to refine their skills and gain confidence in applying these techniques in clinical settings.
Course material can be used in your practice immediately.
Course Outline:
Segment 1:
Instructor Led: Qigong Exercises
Lecture: Introduction to Oncology, Western Biomedicine and TCM theory of Oncology, Walton Five levels of Touch
Demonstration: Five Levels of Touch; Tuina for Chemotherapy side effects
Hands on: Five Levels of Touch; Tuina for Chemotherapy side effects
ATI Student Journal Entry: Tuina for Chemo side effects (2-hrs) Entry #1
Segment 2:
Instructor Led: Qigong Exercises
Lecture: Types of Cancer
Hands on: Tuina for Chemo side effects
ATI Student Homework: Research Lymphedema causes, main symptoms and contraindications and cautions (2-hrs)
ATI Student Journal Entry: Summary of Findings (1-hr) Entry #2
Segment 3:
Instructor Led: Qigong Exercises
Lecture: Types of Cancer
Demonstration: Acupoint modifications for nausea
Hands on: Tuina for Chemo w/acupoint modifications
ATI Student Homework: Research peripheral neuropathy (2-hrs)
ATI Student Journal Entry: Summary of Findings (1-hr) Entry #3
Segment 4:
Instructor Led: Qigong Exercises
Lecture: Types of Cancer
Demonstration: Tuina for Peripheral Neuropathy; Tuina for surgical adhesions (acute and chronic)
Hands on: Tuina for Peripheral Neuropathy; Tuina for surgical adhesions (acute and chronic)
ATI Student Homework: Types of Cancer (1-hr) Entry #4
ATI Student Quiz: Can be arranged during Sunday Lunch, or schedule for another day and time.
Segment 5:
Client Instruction: Qigong Exercises for cancer patients
Lecture: Qigong and cancer support
Hands on: Tuina for surgical adhesions
Not to Students Interested in Professional Certification:
Note to students interested in counting this class towards professional certification. Please notify Lauren in advance; plan to complete Homework and Journal Assignments; Arrange to Take Quiz within specified timeframes.
Recommended Books and Instructional DVDs:
Book: Tuina for Oncology and Geriatrics
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/tuina-dlinical-disorders-oncology-and-geriatrics/27?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=3
DVD: Tuina for Chemotherapy Side Effects and Post Surgical Trauma
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/tuina-for-chemotherapy-side-effects-and-post-surgical-trauma/39?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2
DVD: Tuina Hand Techniques and Orthopedic Disorders (2 Disks)
http://www.taoistsanctuary.org/shop/tuina-hand-techniqueorthopedic-disorders-2-disc