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Tui Na - Level 1, The Original Chinese Meridian Massage - Equine or Canine - Littleton, CO - July 13-14, 2013 |
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Tui Na regulates meridians, promotes circulation of chi and blood, and strengthens the immune system. These techniques can be applied in musculoskeletal conditions, arthritis, peripheral nerve disorders, wei syndrome (wasting and weakness), and improves the functions of the zang-fu organs or internal organs. This course covers the basic hand and body techniques and their application for animals. Some of these techniques include Gun Fa or rolling or ,Yi Zhi Chan Tui Fa or finger pushing, Tui Fa or pushing, Rou Fa or kneading, An Fa or pressing, Ya Fa or compressing, Na Fa or grasping, and more.
Participants receive instructions on how to prepare for the Tui Na courses a month prior to the class. Each participant is expected to make their own “rice bag” for their practice sessions. Instructions for the course includes a detailed description and the dimension of the rice bag. Preparatory readings are included with the instructions as well.
NOTE: The prerequisites for this course are successful completion of the Tallgrass online classes, Overview of TCM and Meridian Theory.
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cost $350.00 |
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Introduction to Equine Acupressure - Yellow Springs, OH (near Dayton) - July 13-14, 2013 |
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This class is being offered in Yellow Springs, Ohio which is near Dayton. Instructor for the course is Kim Bauer of Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute.
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cost $375.00 |
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Acupoint Energetics and Landmark Anatomy - Equine or Small Animal - Littleton, CO - August 5-6, 2013 |
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This course presents a systematic approach to learning the anatomical landmarks necessary for locating acupressure points on horses. Emphasis is placed on the location of major bones, joints, tendons, muscles, and ligaments.
Upon completion, participants are able to use anatomical language, locate points using anatomical landmarks and know the function and energetics of specific acupoints. A certificate of Completion for 30 Plus or 20 CE hours is available after successful passing the unit quizzes and final examination online.
Note: This course is offered both online and hands-on. Practitioner Certificate Program Participants are required to complete both.
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cost $350.00 |
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Indicators & Assessment - Littleton, CO - August 7-8, 2013 |
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Participants learn the basics of how to identify imbalances of yin and yang in an animal and understand how Chi functions along with how exogenous, emotional and other pathogenic factors that can cause imbalances. The course offers an overview of methods used to assess patterns of disharmony including the Yin-Yang Theory, Four Examinations, Eight Principles, and Zang-Fu Theory, Pulses, and Tongue Assessment. This course requires reading assigned texts prior to attending the course and successful completion of an introductory course.
A Certificate of Completion for 30 LUs or 16 CE hours is available after successfully passing an Open-Book, Take-Home Examination.
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cost $350.00 |
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Review & Study Day - Littleton, CO - August 9, 2013 |
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This day is devoted to student review of Acupoints - location and energetics; Meridians - function & location; TCM concepts and theory. During the first half of the day concept lectures are provided with the second half of the day spent in hands-on review.
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cost $75.00 |
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Practicum & Blue Book Exam - Equine or Small Animal - Littleton, CO - August 10, 2013 |
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1/2 Day / Hands-on & Written Exam Prerequisite: 300 LUs or 164 CE hours of course work.
The Practicum is the culmination of the Practitioner Certification Program. It is an opportunity to integrate all that has been learned in the previous courses and demonstrate a level of competency in: assessment of animal issues and conditions; developing a treatment plan based on knowledge and understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and application; and, performance of acupressure treatments on either horses or dogs. The intent is to have participants continue to learn and share knowledge with other participants and the instructors.
The instructors will evaluate each participant individually regarding theoretical knowledge and direct application of acupressure. The instructors are responsible for determining the participant’s competency level and designation of a Practitioner Certification. Upon successful completion, participants receive their Tallgrass Equine or Small Animal Practitioner Certification, which qualifies as a certificate of achievement in the field of animal acupressure, and which allows them to sit for the NBCAAM.
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cost $275.00 |
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Introduction to Equine Acupressure - Penn Valley, CA - Sept. 7-8 (9-5pm), 2013 |
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This course offers you the ability to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories underlying acupressure.
Since Acupressure is based on TCM, we will explore this ancient science and guide you in learning how to help your horse feel their best.
Students studying Equine Acupressure may attend this course.
There are no prerequisites to this course.
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cost $375.00 |
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Introduction to Equine or Small Animal Acupressure - Littleton, CO - September 21-22 (9-5), 2013 |
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This class is being offered in Littleton, CO. The instructor for the course is Kim Bauer, lead instructor for Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute.
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cost $375.00 |
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Introduction to Small Animal Acupressure - Chicago, IL - September 21-22 (9-5), 2013 |
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This class is being offered in conjunction with Canine Massage Chicago at For your K9 in Melrose Park. The instructor for the course is Kathi Soukup.
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cost $375.00 |
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Meridians & Specific Conditions 1&2 - Littleton CO - September 23-26, 2013 |
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This class is being offered in Littleton, CO. The instructor for the course is Kim Bauer, lead instructor for Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute.
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cost $725.00 |
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Introduction to Equine Acupressure - Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH - Oct 4 (pm) 5 & 6, 2013 |
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This course offers you the ability to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories underlying acupressure.
There are no prerequisites to this course.
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cost $395.00 |
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Small Animal Acupressure Intensive Program - Hood River, OR - October 5-15, 2013 |
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This series of classes is being offered in Hood River, Oregon. The instructor for the course is Kim Bauer, lead instructor for Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute.
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cost $0.00 |
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Introduction to Small Animal Acupressure - Orlando area, FL - November 9 & 10, 2013 |
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This course offers you the ability to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories underlying acupressure. Since Acupressure is based on TCM, we will explore this ancient science and guide you in learning how to help your animals feel their best.
Students studying Small Animal Acupressure may attend this course.
There are no prerequisites to this course.
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cost $375.00 |
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Introduction to Equine or Small Animal Acupressure - Mesa, AZ - March 15-16, 2014 |
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This class is being offered in Mesa, AZ at the Two Hearts Horsemanship program of Sunshine Acres Children's Home. The instructor for the course is Kim Bauer, lead instructor for Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute.
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cost $375.00 |
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Meridians & Specific Conditions 1&2 - Mesa, AZ - March 17-20, 2014 |
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This class is being offered in Mesa, AZ at the Two Hearts Horsemanship program of Sunshine Acres Children's Home. The instructor for the course is Kim Bauer, lead instructor for Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute.
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cost $725.00 |
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Introduction to Equine or Small Animal Acupressure - near Wyong, NSW, Australia - May 10-11, 2014 |
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This course offers you the ability to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories underlying acupressure.
Since Acupressure is based on TCM, we will explore this ancient science and guide you in learning how to help your animals feel their best. Students studying Equine or Small Animal Acupressure may attend this course.
There are no prerequisites to this course.
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cost $400.00 |
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Meridians & Specific Conditions 1 & 2 - Equine or Small Animal Acupressure - near Wyong, NSW, Australia - May 12-15, 2014 |
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Australia
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This course is divided into two sections so that we can cover 6 of the 12 Major Meridians in each section. Following the categorization of the Five-Element Theory, the courses offer greater depth regarding the types of physical and psychological issues presented when particular meridians are not in balance. Participants will learn: indicators for each of the meridian imbalances; key acupressure points along each of the meridians; and Specific Condition Treatments for each of the 12 Major Meridians and two Extraordinary Vessels. NOTE: These courses are required for the Practitioner Certificate Program.
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cost $760.00 |
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