"I have just completed the 2012 Diploma in Tuina at CICM. I found it to be a well constructed course that leaves you feeling confident in your abilities.
The knowledge gained includes teaching that can be applied equally as well to your acupuncture as to your developing Tuina skills. The course is delivered by an excellent team of instructors. Each brings their own insight and experience to build around the core of the course.
It has also been a pleasure being back at the College, seeing faces old and new. If you are looking for a more hands on approach for your practice, and one I have found my clients really enjoy, I couldn't recommend it enough."
Mark Shepherd, CICM graduate
"I always thought of acupuncture as a manual therapy and learning tui na at CICM helped me put those ideas into practise.
By feeling the meridians and the changes massage can produce I learnt not only how to practise tui na as a stand alone therapy but also a lot of skills that I employ in almost every acupuncture treatment I use. I would recommend every acupuncture student to learn tui na and would advise the course at CICM to anyone who wants an understanding deep enough to practise it effectively at a clinical level."
Steve Woodley, Tuina graduate
Tuina Diploma
This 10-month Tui na (Chinese therapeutic massage) Diploma course will be starting in October 2015.
Structure of the course
The course will be divided into three modules. Attendance will be twice a month on Fridays for Module 1 & 2 and weekly on Fridays for Module 3.
Module 1
9 & 23 Oct, 6 & 20 Nov, 4 & 18 Dec 2015, 8 & 22 Jan 2016
Module 1 will introduce the 17 basic tui na techniques using various yin and yang styles of tui na. We will revisit anatomy, structural diagnosis and range of movement in the body and the joints.
Module 2
5 & 19 Feb, 4 & 18 Mar, 1 & 15 Apr 2016
Module 2 will cover specific treatments and routines for musculoskeletal dysfunction as well as treatments for internal ailments, such as excesses and deficiencies of the zang fu. Treatments can be either stand-alone or used as an adjunct to acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine. We will also look at various rehabilitation exercises and stretches with one day on the treatment of children using tuina.
Module 3
6, 13, 20 & 27 May, 3, 10, 17, 24 Jun, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jul 2016
Module 3 will be clinically based and take place in the College clinic. We will be using the techniques learned on the previous two modules on real patients or fellow students with specific problems. On the final day there will be written and practical exams.
"The CICM Tui na course is very practical and the perfect post graduate course to hone your anatomical and diagnostic knowledge and boost your tui na skills. I use tui na every day in my practice and advertise it alongside acupuncture as it attracts people who do not want acupuncture but want the benefits of a Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment. The teaching is excellent on the course and I guarantee you will learn much to benefit your practice from very experienced practitioners." Mandy Barter, Graduated 2013
Entry Requirement
A recognised qualification in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine or physiotherapy and a good knowledge of acupuncture points and anatomy.
Fees: £1295
You pay a £100 non-refundable deposit to secure your place and the balance of £1195:
- in full by 1 September 2015 or
- by instalments of three post-dated cheques of £405 each (1 September 2015, 1 December 2015 & 1 April 2016) (includes £20 admin fee) or
£405 by 1 September 2015 and ten monthly instalments of £81 each starting 1 October 2015 (includes £20 admin fee)
You can also pay on-line click here
Application Form
For an application form please click here or email the course registrar Silvia Hovancova.
Course Tutors
Kevin Young
is a State Registered (HPC reg) and Chartered Physiotherapist, and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. He is also a Member of the Society of Sports Therapists and the British Acupuncture Council. He has been involved in sports both as a competitor(for 15 years) and as a sports physiotherapist (for 17 years). After retiring from competitive sports, he initially studied to become a physical therapist, subsequently gaining postgraduate diplomas in physiotherapy and joint manipulation, and diplomas in sports therapy and sports massage.
He gained a BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture at the University of Westminster in 2000, and followed this up with postgraduate certificates in Chinese preprepared formulae and tui na. As part of his postgraduate work he studied with doctors in Chengdu, China. His interest in Chinese therapies and martial arts dates back many years and he previously trained in Northern Shaolin and various other styles of kung fu, tai chi and qi gong.
In addition to running two clinics, he teaches anatomy, structural diagnosis and tui na at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading and runs his own postgraduate courses in sports therapy for acupuncturists.
Mark Corcoran
has taught tai chi and qi gong nationally and internationally for many years. He is an advanced level instructor with the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain. His study into how the martial arts, particularly tai chi, utilise qi, led him into the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Mark studied at LCTA in London, qualifying in acupuncture in 1998 and in Chinese Herbal Medicine in 2000. He is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, and of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine.
In 2000 Mark undertook his first study trip to China where the head of the tui na department for the TCM hospital Hangzhou, Dr Qiang, took him under his wing and Mark has returned to China every year since to learn, practice and discuss tui na in all its forms. Mark runs a busy practice in Peterborough as well as running workshops and short courses for tui na, qi gong and tai chi around the U.K. He is also an external examiner for the qualifying acupuncture year at one of the London colleges.
Tim Sullivan
is an experienced massage therapist and has been practising since 1995. He initially trained in shiatsu, acupressure, reflexology, bio-energy healing and numerous other therapies before finding Chinese Medicine. He currently continues his studies with a PhD in Classical Chinese Medicine under Daoist priest Jeffrey C. Yuen.
Tim has been teaching Tui Na at the LCTA since 2005, mentoring postgraduate tui na and acupuncture practitioners and running post graduate courses in Classical Chinese Medicine exploring the Primary and Secondary vessels. Tim runs two clinics in North-West London, and a low-cost multi-bed clinic in South London. He specialises in treating musculo-skeletal pain and emotional trauma. His passion is helping patients on their journey of personal and spiritual development.
James Unsworth
trained at CICM and followed this with postgraduate training in qi gong tui na at Westminster University. He has been a practical skills tutor at CICM since 2002 teaching structural diagnosis, anatomy, point location and pulse and tongue diagnosis. He has a special interest in the historical development of Chinese medicine and exploring the Jing Luo through channel palpation, recently spending time developing these skills in Beijing with Dr Wang Ju-Yi.
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"I love the teaching at CICM, it is varied, interesting and extremely inspiring and the teachers all have a wealth of experience to draw on.”
Keeley Farrington
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“CICM was suggested by an acupuncturist I know and recommended for its high-quality tuition and professional approach. I knew I wanted to explore a degree course and after my open day experience I knew it had to be CICM.”
Michelle Patrick
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"I recently joined CICM and there are so many things I love about the place. The teachers are genuinely helpful and want us to do well. The place has a calm, harmonic feel and studying has already had a tangible benefit to my lifestyle and health."
Erica Chen
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"I was an electrician before I started studying acupuncture. It might not seem like it but there are overlaps between them, you look at a circuit and work out where the problem is coming from and then rectify it. The difference is with acupuncture I’ll help people to get better!"
Jack Keeping
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"Since embarking on this course, I have been astounded every day by the passion that this subject has sparked in me. I realised very quickly that I was in the right place, doing the right thing. I can only describe it as finally finding my place in the universe and becoming part of something much bigger than myself."
Sally Connelly
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"I wanted to become an acupuncturist as I prefer to use natural remedies which are in line with my faith and cultural background. I have witnessed the profound effects treatment can have on patients. CICM has an excellent reputation and I love the whole package here, especially the staff and supportive teachers."
Bev Holder
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"I appreciated the integrated style of TCM and the five elements as being the most profound way to reach and help people. This was the best possible start to a long acupuncture career that I could possibly wish for."
Bethan Morgan
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"My years at CICM will always hold a special place in my mind. It was like entering Hogwarts. The subjects are mind-expanding, the teachers and tutors really passionate and always keen to answer questions and give guidance. It has transformed me as a person and changed the way I see people, emotions, relationships, disease and health."
Efthymios Fotenios
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The teachers are really supportive and make every effort to tailor how they teach to suit the different styles of students. I like to question things and look at things from different angles - and the teachers have always supported me by being there to answer things by email after class, recommend further reading, or even being there to support me when I set up a Chinese medicine society for the college.
Helen Reid
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The course covers a huge range of topics, angles and perspectives, and whilst so much of it is new, unfamiliar and challenging at times- especially the 'hands on practical aspects- I can’t think of anything else I’d rather be doing, or anywhere else I’d rather be doing it. CICM is a hub of connection, commitment and energy, and something I am honoured to be part of.
Ellie Farnfield
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All of my teachers are practicing therapists with a library of information and experience to reinforce their words and the lectures. I have gained a lot of insight into myself and I often find myself reflecting on what we learned in class and applying it to life. I am recommending the course to everyone I know!
Jacob Marley
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As I was in my late forties I was concerned that I was too old, however the Open Day dispelled any doubts that I had as the age range of students and staff spanned from 18 to 80. The beautiful building was a joy to explore and I felt immersed in the world of Chinese Medicine. It was a cocoon of learning in the heart of Reading and only ten minutes’ walk from the train station.
Samanthan Roderick
