Tui Na literally translates as “push and grasp,” and is a sophisticated style medical massage used to treat injuries, joint and muscle problems and internal disorders.  It was officially recognized by the Chinese government in 1949 for its benefits and results and is an important component of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Tui Na promotes and re-establishes health, and it restores injured tissues. Some treatment protocols require major Tui Na focus to attack the root of the pain, move blood stasis, and fight off disease. As part of a medical system, Tui Na practitioners seek to treat, not massage; because Tui Na is beyond producing just a relaxed result as in a regular massage session.

The Academy offers a 250-hour and 500-hour Tui Na Massage Therapy Certificate Program.

This special program focuses on the integration of Western massage and Oriental Acupressure therapies and techniques. The Academy wants to encourage the use of alternative medicine to inspire pharmaceutical-free health awareness.

The next Level I English Tui Na 250-hour course program begins February 20, 2012. (General Info)

The next Level I Chinese Tui Na 250-hour course program begins January 16, 2012. (General Info) 就業好前景 進修好消息

The next Level II Chinese Tui Na 250-hour course program starts January 9, 2012. (General Info)

• Our 250-hour program meets State (CAMTC) certification requirements
• It’s a productive career in today’s economy
• Short term Works Training Program placed on the State of California’s Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)
• Learn Oriental massage with techniques related to Chinese Medicine
• The curriculum is focused on a variety of modalities
• Community clinic set up for students’ hands on practice
• We accept students transferring from other massage schools
• Job referral after program completion
• Easy access to freeways and Civic Center Bart station just block away
• Strong faculty team integrates Eastern and Western theories

Mondays, Wednesday evenings, and Sundays - 9:00 am —– 5:30 pm
(California BPPE/CAMTC Approved 加州政府正式批准) – (Schedule) (English )

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays – 9:00 am —– 5:30 pm
(California BPPE/CAMTC Approved 加州政府正式批准) -(Schedule I) (Schedule II) (Chinese classes)

Tuition: Installment option available & 10% discount if paid in full at registration.

Campus: Academy of Chinese Culture & Health Sciences, 1601 Clay St. Oakland, CA 94612

The next English Tui Na course program begins on February 20, 2012. Curriculum TBA
The next Chinese Tui Na course program begins on January 16, 2012. Curriculum TBA

Also, if you would like more Tui Na information, you may contact the Tui Na program administrator – long@acchs.edu or admissions@acchs.edu…or call us at 510-763-7787

Tui Na Massage Therapy Catalog.

Please call or e-mail your catalog request.

Tui Na MTCP Educational Objectives

At the time of Tui Na MTCP completion:

• The student will be able to practice massage therapy consistent with the techniques related to Chinese medicine.
• The student will be able to practice interpersonal skills while following ethical client/therapist relations as applied to Tui Na.
• The student will be able to understand the applications of Tui Na as they are related to physiology, anatomy, and pathology of the body, understanding adjunct therapy, modality theory, and technique.
• The student will be fully prepared for the upcoming California state-level massage certification exam.

Tui Na Curriculum

The Tui Na curriculum is divided into the following sections. For a detailed description of each course, please request a Tui Na catalog.

English Tui Na Curriculum
Chinese Tui Na Curriculum
Tui Na Massage Therapy Certificate Program Admissions
Graduation Requirements