Description: This course provides an in-depth overview of how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupressure practices can be applied to equine care. Students will learn about the fundamental principles of TCM, acupressure points for horses, and how to integrate these holistic techniques into the overall well-being of horses. Key Highlights: Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine for equines Acupressure points and techniques specific to horses Integration of TCM and acupressure in equine care What you will learn: Understanding TCM Principles for Horses Explore the core concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and how they can be applied to equine health. Acupressure Techniques for Equine Wellness Learn specific acupressure points and methods tailored for horses to promote their overall well-being. Integrating TCM and Acupressure in Equine Care Discover how to combine the core principles of TCM with acupressure techniques to enhance the health of horses.

Description: The Meridian Theory Online course offers an in-depth understanding of how meridians function within your animal’s body. Knowledge of the meridian system is essential to eastern pathology. As your knowledge of the meridian functions grows, your working acumen of acupressure will be enhanced. Your assessment skills and point selection for acupressure sessions will become more effective. Key Highlights:  Detailed descriptions of the functions and locations of the 12 Major Meridians and Governing and Conception Vessels  Meridian theory attributed to each of the 12 Major Meridians and two Extraordinary Vessels  Common Physical and Emotional Indicators of imbalances for each meridian  Each of the 14 Major Meridians traced on a video for you to view and review to help you learn their location and flow.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupressure points are categorized by how they can best be used to rebalance Chi within the body. For instance, each Acupoint Classification has distinct characteristics, functions and energetics, and best practice uses. TCM uses theoretical concepts which group acupoints based on their similarity of actions and relationships. Acupoint Classifications are considered the “Chinese Medicine Bag” because they provide the “tools” to create an appropriate session plan for each individual animal. When combined, the theoretical nature of Acupoint Classifications along with the indicators and Patterns of Disharmony observed, the practitioner has ability to select the most effective acupoints to use for an acupressure session.

The Five-Element Theory online course provides an in-depth description of the correspondences and officials of the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. You will learn how the Five-Element Theory is applied to Chinese Medicine for assessment, acupoint selection, and the acupressure session. Additionally, the course shows several point selection techniques to be used during the Point Work segment of the session protocol. These techniques include use of the creation and control cycles.

This Module gives details about our Five Day Hands-On Intensives. You can view the information, current dates and schedule your hands-on intensive from this page.