New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Course Descriptions
Energy Practice/Oriental Massage
601, 602 Tai Chi 1 & 2
This is a popular gentle energy movement exercise. It combines exercise with the Chinese philosophy of Qi circulation. The aim is to put students in touch with their own Qi, which will enable them to understand the role of Qi in the maintenance of health in the human body.
1 credit each
Prerequisites: None. Students are advised but not required to take Tai Chi 1 & 2 in sequence.
603, 604 Qi Gong 1 & 2
This is another energy exercise system which can strengthen body resistance to prevent common illnesses and can also be used for the treatment of various illnesses. The therapeutic exercises are combined with meditation, deep breathing and movement. The course also introduces the indications of Qi Gong.
1 credit each
Prerequisites: None. Students are advised but not required to take Qi Gong 1 & 2 in sequence
605, 606, 607 Tui Na (Chinese Therapeutic Massage) 1, 2, 3
This is an ancient method of Chinese therapeutic bodywork for bony structure disorders as well as soft tissue illnesses. This course combines lecture in the classroom with practice on classmates in order to acquire the necessary skills for the practice of this art.
Tui Na 1 & 2 – 1 credit each; Tui Na 3 – 2 credits
Prerequisites: Tui Na 1 & 2 – TCM Physiology, Meridians & Points 1. Tui Na 1 and 2 may be taken sequentially or simultaneously. Tui Na 3 – Tui Na 1 & 2, Acupuncture Treatment Principles