
Explore qi, chi, and meridians in traditional Chinese medicine, and learn how acupressure and acupuncture restore energy balance to reduce pain and inflammation, improve circulation, and relax the nervous system.
Explore the kidney meridian, a yin pathway of 27 points linked to winter, running from the feet to the chest and regulating fluid balance and vitality.
Integrate breath work with acupressure by applying pressure during exhale, holding for 1 to 5 minutes per point, guiding clients through deep breaths, and releasing on inhale.
Learn to locate lung ten, lung six, and lung one points and apply circular kneading with breath cues to relieve lung issues, chest pain, and coughs.
Apply ice for elbow inflammation, then massage flexors and extensors to warm tissue before applying acupressure at large intestine between thumb and index finger, LI11, triple heater ten, and LI15.
Apply hands-on acupressure for hand pain, warming the hand before treatment, using Pericardium seven to ease carpal tunnel, and Lung ten for thumb pain with 1–3 minutes of firm pressure.
In this course, experienced Manual Osteopath, Registered Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher Michael Eric Everson is going to guide you through how to deliver Acupressure massage. Acupressure massage is a form of alternative medicine that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body, known as acupoints, to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. It is based on the same principles as acupuncture, but instead of using needles, acupressure practitioners use their fingers, palms, or other devices to apply pressure to the acupoints.
The theory behind acupressure is that the human body has a network of energy pathways, known as meridians, through which life force energy, or "qi," flows. According to traditional Chinese medicine, when the flow of qi is disrupted, it can lead to pain, illness, and other health problems. By applying pressure to specific acupoints along these meridians, acupressure is believed to help balance the flow of qi and promote healing.
Acupressure can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including headaches, back pain, menstrual cramps, anxiety, and digestive problems, among others. It is generally considered safe when performed by a trained practitioner and can be used alone or in conjunction with other forms of medical treatments.
You can study and complete this entire course in the comfort of your own home with lifetime access to the videos in case you need to go back, review and re-inspire yourself!
In this course you are going to learn:
> Practical Acupressure application for the most common issues and aches
> Massage techniques for all over the body from the feet all the way to the head
> A variety of techniques and reasoning why you would perform them on certain areas
> Massage techniques that anyone from beginner to pro can learn to elevate their health and wellness practice
Enroll now! Grow your knowledge base and practice today!
The content is for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.