Teishin for Massage Therapists: Deep Relaxation Protocol

The teishin, a tool tracing its origins back to 400 BC and documented in the earliest Chinese medical classics, is a therapeutic instrument employed to treat individuals through touch, pressure, and rubbing without the use of needles. Teishin-based treatments provide a gentle avenue for healing, introducing a wide spectrum of techniques and approaches for bodyworkers. This course aims to introduce teishin, empowering massage therapists to seamlessly integrate it into their practice, offering a novel treatment strategy to induce deep states of relaxation for their clients.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Teishin (History, Principles, and Techniques)

Explore the historical roots and benefits of Teishin, covering tool selection and emphasizing safety considerations.

2. Finding the Tsubo (Live Point) Through Palpation

Emphasize the importance of palpation over memorization in locating Treatment points, recognizing the uniqueness of each individual. Tsubo is an  acupuncture point found through palpation.