The weekend will begin on Friday with a special 8-hour class devoted entirely to the oscillating hand techniques used in Tuina bodywork to restore correct anatomical musculoskeletal relationships and neuromuscular patterns, and to increase the circulation of blood and qi.

For those who are familiar with the techniques of rolling, grasping, kneading, pressing, and finger springing, this will be a valuable opportunity for review under Bill’s direct instruction. For those unfamiliar with these techniques, this class is not only a rare opportunity to learn them from an experienced teacher, but also required to get the full benefit of the rest of the workshop.

In this hands on practical class students will be taught specific Tuina oscillating hand techniques, as well as principals of effective expression of kinesthetic force. Patterns and underlying factors of Bi Syndrome and Deficient Wei Qi will also be identified, and students will have the opportunity to practice, under supervision, a whole body Tuina treatment designed to expel pathogenic factors from the channels, muscles, tendons, and joints, relieve qi and blood stagnation, and tonify underlying deficiencies.
Acupuncturists and Asian Bodywork Therapists (Acupressure, Shiatsu, Tuina) alike will find these rhythmic, penetrating techniques fun to perform and receive, as well as powerful additions to your clinical methods of summoning and moving qi.
For Massage and other Manual Therapists looking to expand their repertoire to include Asian Bodywork Therapy treatment styles and principles, this is a perfect introductory class. Once you have had a chance to get comfortable with these techniques, Bill will demonstrate and supervise practice of a whole body treatment to put those skills to use.
1. Learn Oscillating Techniques; Rolling, Finger Springing, Grasping and Kneading.
2. Learn Pressure Techniques; Pushing, Pressing and Press-Rub.
3. Learn Movement Techniques; Passive Movement, Traction
4. Identify Symptoms of Excess Qi
5. Develop Specific Skills in Applying Tuina Oscillating Hand Techniques
6. Define Specific Patterns of Qi Obstruction and Deficiency in the Channels, Muscles, Tendons, and Joints
7. Learn Tuina Treatment Techniques which can be used right away to address the Whole Body
Book: Tuina Hand Techniques and Full-Body Protocol
http://www.taoistsanctuary.org/shop/copy-of-tuina-hand-techniques
DVD: Tuina Hand Techniques (or the 2-Disk set listed below)
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/tuina-hand-techniques/38?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2
For other books and DVDs, including Tuina for Oncology, use link below.
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/shop/instructional-dvds/2

Friday night we will be hosting an Open House for those interested in enrolling in the professional certification programs. More Details will be posted prior to the event.

Acupressure Shiatsu is a Form of Asian Bodywork Therapy, founded in Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and incorporating both Chinese Acupressure and Japanese Shiatsu practice strategies
Program anticipated to start August/September 2024. Open to new students and professionals.
Tuina techniques are used to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal (orthopedic) and internal organ disorders by opening stagnant meridian channels and encouraging the flow of qi into deficient areas. Open to new students and professionals.

Saturday and Sunday we will learn Tuina for Oncology. See schedule and course description below. NCCAOM PDAs pending.

Saturday-Sunday, May 25-26, 2024
Tuina Treatment Strategies for Oncology
Saturday and Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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

Sunday night we invite you to a special community dinner aimed at strengthening our bonds and rejuvenating our connections. This event is open to all associated with Acupressure Therapy Institute (ATI), Eastern Medicinal Therapies Education Center (EMTEC), as well as our extended community of East Asian Medicine practitioners and students, and cherished friends and family.

Sunday night, we are hosting an alumni and community potluck dinner. Come join us for a warm gathering with colleagues, classmates, and fellow East Asian Medicine practitioners (Acupuncture; Asian Bodywork Therapy - Acupressure, Shiatsu, Tuina; Chinese Herbal Medicine; Clinical Qigong). This dinner is an inclusive event for students and interested students wanting to meet other professionals, as well as family and friends who make up the larger part of who we are. Fellow AOBTA® members, students, and graduates from Acupressure Therapy Institute (ATI), Eastern Medicinal Therapies Education Center (EMTEC), Charles River Institute for Healing and Inner Arts (CRI), Boston Shiatsu School, New England Shiatsu Center, and New England School of Acupuncture (NESA), and other EAM schools near and far, let's gather to connect, reconnect, and nurture our sense of community. Please register in advance and join our potluck app to facilitate organization and connection!

Potluck: Many hands make light work! We encourage everyone to contribute to the dinner by bringing a dish or beverage. We are using an app to connect, organize, and share photos with one another. Please let us know what you plan to bring to help us plan accordingly. The potluck app will allow people to communicate in advance and share photos afterwards.
Click To Join Our Potluck App: https://app.potluck.us/api/event/9294/link
Sunday, May 26, 2024 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
6:00-6:30 p.m. Set up
6:30-8:30 p.m. Dinner and Socializing
8:30-9:00 p.m. Community Announcements*
9:00-9:10 p.m. Legislative Update
9:10-9:30 p.m. Honoring Our Teachers
9:30-10:00 p.m. Clean up and Set up for Monday's Qigong Workshop
This gathering is not only an opportunity to enjoy a meal together but also a chance to share updates, achievements, and upcoming events within our community. We will also share with you legislative progress for an Asian Bodywork Therapy professional licensing bill. We will close the evening by honoring past and present teachers. Let me know in advance if you would like to add to any part of the agenda.
In addition to strengthening our community bonds, we will set aside time to honor past and present teachers.
I invite you to send in the name of a teacher you would like to recognize, a brief description as to why they should be included, and send in photos to include in the slide show.
All student of ATI and EMTEC please send any photos or comment you would like to be included for our past and present teachers.
We have included a small fee that will be used towards hosting this and future community events. That said, your participation is more important to us so feel free to use the code POTLUCK! to zero out the cost to attend.
Please help us spread the news far and wide so that we can revitalize our connections and sense of community. We are looking forward to seeing you soon!
Warmly,
Lauren Paap, L.Ac., MAOM, Dipl. Ac. & ABT (NCCAOM)®, AOBTA®-CP
Click to Register: Alumni and Community Potluck Dinner

Monday we will learn Qigong for Healthcare Professionals. This is open to the public and professionals interested in learning Qigong practices to enhance the health and vitality of themselves and others.

The class will focus upon learning specific Qi Gong exercises for strengthening the qi energy field and developing qi sensitivity in the hands for energetic healing applications. Students will learn how to energetically balance the Three Dan Tians, Arm and Leg Channels, and the Du and Ren Channels. The protocols can be used as an adjunct to Asian Bodywork Therapy methods or as a complete energetic treatment.
This class will be focused upon developing sensitivity and abilities to perceive and direct the Qi energy flow in the practitioners body and in the clients body. Taoist Energy Healing or Medical Qi Gong is an ancient practice that has a specific set of Nei Gung exercises which will be taught in the class. We will learn specific protocols for balancing the Dan Tians (Energy Centers), Arm and Leg Channels and the Du and Ren Channels.
In this class you will learn:
1. Introduction and History of Medical Qi Gong and Taoist Energy Healing
2. Learn and Practice Taist Nei Gung Exercises and Meditations
3. Qi Energy Sensitivity Exercises
4. Balancing the Three Dan Tians
5. Taoist Nei Gung Exercises and Meditations
6. Balancing the Arm and Leg Channels, the Du and Ren Channels
DVD: Qi Gong 31 Exercises
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/qi-gong-31-exercises/28?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2
DVD: Qi Gong for Health Professionals
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/qi-gong-for-health-professionals/29?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2
DVD: Qi Gong Health Exercises
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/qi-gong-health-exercises-2-DVD-Set/30?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2
DVD: Qi Gong Energy Balancing
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/qi-gong-energy-balancing/31?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2
DVD: Qi Gong Healing Sounds for Self-Balancing
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/qi-gong-apparatus-healingsounds-self-balancing/32?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2
For other books and DVDs, including Tuina for Structural Disorders, use link below.
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/shop/instructional-dvds/2
* Principles of Qi Gong
* Three Dantian Meditation
* Triple Burner Meditation
* Energy Balancing Exercises
* Three Phase Relaxation

All participants will then have time to practice these sequences under Bill's supervision, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and receive direct personal instruction. Bill’s last workshop was very successful. Most of the participants expressed an interest in coming back, so be sure to sign up early. Don’t miss this opportunity to study with someone who is not only a great practitioner, but also a wonderful teacher.

Seminar with Bill Helm: Tuina Hand Techniques, Oncology and Clinical Qigong

Seminar with Bill Helm: Tuina Hand Techniques, Oncology and Clinical Qigong

Tuina and Qigong Seminar for Health Professionals and Students

32-hr PDA/CEU credits from NCCAOM pending, 8-hrs each day.