Equine Five Element Theory

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 course is available for those wishing to gain an understanding of Equine Five Element Theory

If you are wanting to pursue a Practitioner in Equine Acupressure Certification, please check out the Certification Course


The Five-Element Theory

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.

The Five-Element Theory course includes:

  • Basic components of Five-Element Theory
  • Detailed explanation of each Element: their meridians, and attributes
  • Discussion of Patterns of Disharmony and Element Correspondences
  • Discussion and use of the Creation and Control Cycles
  • Discussion and use of the Command points

Upon completion of the Five-Element online course you will be able to:

  • Understand and employ point selection protocols of 5-Element Theory
  • Determine Patterns of Disharmony
  • Expand your knowledge of the interaction of the meridian system
  • Assess and prepare an acupressure session based on the Five-Element theory

This course is approved for 25 NBCAAM CE Credits.

Course Curriculum


  Equine Five Element Theory
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  Unit 1. Introduction to the Five Elements
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  Unit 2. Wood Element
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  Unit 3. The Fire Element
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  Unit 4. Earth Element
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  Unit 5. Metal Element
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  Unit 6. Water Element
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  Unit 7. The Five Element Theory & Assessment
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  Unit 8. Creation & Control Cycles
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  Unit 9. Command Points
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  Unit 10. Final Quiz Instructions
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 7 days and we will give you a full refund.
Can I upgrade from this Course to the Practitioner in in Equine Acupressure Certification?
Yes. If you complete this course and decide you would like to upgrade to the Certification program, please email us at: [email protected]

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