Certificate in Chinese Therapeutic Movement (CTM 1)
Live Online Workshops 2020-2021
Explore three key pillars of Chinese medicine for health and well-being. Simple, hands-on lessons integrate therapeutic exercise (Daoyin/Qigong), breathing (TuNa), acupressure (Anmo), and assisted movement (Tuina) to experience the deep structure of the body from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine. Beginners will gain:
● practical self-treatment strategies
for your health and well-being
● an experiential introduction to
traditional Chinese medicine
● competency at teaching a variety of
foundation exercises
Movement instructors will gain:
● new exercises easily integrated
into a variety of practices and classes
● new body maps to help improve
student performance and understanding
● simple strategies for adapting
exercises to individual needs and challenges
Bodyworkers will gain:
● gentle range of motion and release
techniques
● improved body mechanics and
self-care to support your work
● integrated exercise recommendations
for clients
Chinese medicine practitioners will
gain:
● additional modalities that
complement acupuncture and moxibustion
● seamless integration with TCM
treatment principles
● practical embodiment of your
understanding of qi, channels, and organs
Our 50-hour CTM 1 series consists of 10
workshops offered one weekend a month over the course of a year. In-depth class notes and online videos included.
Workshops can be taken individually, though there is a discount for the complete series. Ten 5-hour days are sequenced progressively, beginning in September, but are not required to be taken in order. In each class, emphasis is placed on perceiving, understanding, and guiding qi for specific therapeutic benefit. Upon completion of all 10 CTM 1 workshops, a 50-hour certificate will be issued.
The CTM Certification series is 10 five-hour individual weekends, paid individually over the course of the year ($650 total) or by a single full-program discounted tuition ($600). For participants who have already enrolled in one full weekend day ($65), this tuition can be applied to a 9-weekend discount package ($535). All workshops will be recorded in the event a participant misses a class.
For the coming year,
our focus has shifted to online learning. Assisted movements and palpation
of soft tissue, channels, and channel cavities will be made clear through our live stream workshops, detailed class notes,
and online video recordings.
Fall/Spring 2020-2021 CTM 1 series (classes meet Sat & Sun 10 AM - 12:30 PM)
9/19-20 “Exploring the Two Qi: Integrating Breath and Body Channels”
10/10-11 “Refreshing Your Lungs, Diaphragm, and Shoulders”
11/07-8 “The Wellspring of Your Foot-Lumbar Pump”
12/05-6 “Securing Your Kidney: Hormonal Balance and Aging”
1/30-31 “Freeing Your Spine and Alleviating Chronic Pain”
2/27-28 “Easing Liver Qi and Your Stress Response”
3/27-28 “Digestion,
Metabolism, and Fatigue”
4/24-25 “Strengthening Joints and Body Integrity”
5/22-23 “Clearing Your Chest, Invigorating Circulation, and Nourishing Your Heart”
6/26-27 “Targeting
Goals and Tailoring Your Practice”
Advanced workshops and certifications
We have postponed the
launch of our advanced 50-hour CTM 2 certificate until fall 2021.