Small Animal Acupoint Classifications
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.
This course is available for those wishing to gain an an understanding of Small Animal Acupoint Classifications
If you are wanting to pursue a Practitioner in Small Animal Acupressure Certification, please check out the Certification Course
Description:
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.
Video demonstrations of point locations by acupoint classification.
Key Highlights:
Discussion, demonstration, plus photographs and charts of the:
- Yuan / Source points
- Back Shu / Association points
- Master, Luo / Connecting, Influential, Alarm, and Jing-Well and Key points
What you will learn:
- The function and energetics of the 7 major classifications of acupoints
- The physical location by anatomical landmark and reference to other points
- How to best use these classifications of acupoints in developing a session plan protocol
This course is approved for 30 NBCAAM CE Credits.
Your Instructor
SchoolAIT with Nancy Zidonis & Amy Snow