Tuina and Medical Qigong for Health Professionals Seminar with Bill Helm

Join us Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27, 2024 to learn Tuina and Medical Qigong techniques and protocols from Bill Helm, Tuina and Qi Gong Teacher, AOBTA® Certified Instructor, and longtime former Chair of the Massage and Bodywork Program at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.

The weekend will begin on Friday with a special 8-hour class devoted entirely to the oscillating hand techniques used in Tuina bodywork to restore correct anatomical musculoskeletal relationships and neuromuscular patterns, and to increase the circulation of blood and qi.

For those who are familiar with the techniques of rolling, grasping, kneading, pressing, and finger springing, this will be a valuable opportunity for review under Bill’s direct instruction. For those unfamiliar with these techniques, this class is not only a rare opportunity to learn them from an experienced teacher, but also required to get the full benefit of the rest of the workshop.

Friday night we will be hosting an Open House for those interested in enrolling in the professional certification programs.

Saturday and Sunday we will learn Tuina for Oncology. 

Sunday night we are hosting an Alumni potluck dinner for ATI and EMTEC graduates, students, and future students, where we will also honor past and present teachers, we invite you to send in your list of teachers you would like to be recognized and send in photos to include in the slide show. Please include what and why you feel they deserve recognition.

Monday we will learn Qigong for Healthcare Professionals. This is open to the public and professionals interested in learning Qigong practices to enhance the health and vitality of themselves and others.

With each session, after an assessment protocol has been presented and the structural disorders identified, Bill will demonstrate specific Tuina sequences, including both oscillating techniques and specific applicable acupoints, to relieve pain and promote healing. All participants will then have time to practice these sequences under Bill's supervision, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and receive direct personal instruction.

Bill’s last workshop was very successful. Most of the participants expressed an interest in coming back, so be sure to sign up early. Don’t miss this opportunity to study with someone who is not only a great Tuina practitioner, but also a wonderful teacher.   

To learn more about this masterful teacher: 

Bill Helm, AOBTA®-CI studied Traditional Chinese Medicine in China at the Shanghai College of Medicine and the Beijing Olympic Training Center, and in the United States with Taoist Master Share K. Lew and Dr. Yu Da Fang.

He is a 20th generation Indoor Disciple of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, and holds a 6th Duan Wei from the Chinese Wushu Association. Bill has also studied with Taijiquan Master Chen Xiaoxing, Master Chen Zhiquang, Master Ren Guangyi and Master Chen Bing.

Bill travels periodically to Chen Village for focused practice of Chen Style Taijiquan.

Taoist Sancturay: Bill Helm, AOBTA® CI
http://www.taoistsanctuary.org/

Friday, May 24, 2024
Tuina Hand Techniques
9:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Day One Course description: In this hands on practical class students will be taught specific Tuina oscillating hand techniques, as well as principals of effective expression of kinesthetic force. Patterns and underlying factors of Bi Syndrome and Deficient Wei Qi will also be identified, and students will have the opportunity to practice, under supervision, a whole body Tuina treatment designed to expel pathogenic factors from the channels, muscles, tendons, and joints, relieve qi and blood stagnation, and tonify underlying deficiencies.

Acupuncturists and Asian Bodywork Therapists (Acupressure, Shiatsu, Tuina) alike will find these rhythmic, penetrating techniques fun to perform and receive, as well as powerful additions to your clinical methods of summoning and moving qi.

For Massage and other Manual Therapists looking to expand their repertoire to include Asian Bodywork Therapy treatment styles and principles, this is a perfect introductory class. Once you have had a chance to get comfortable with these techniques, Bill will demonstrate and supervise practice of a whole body treatment to put those skills to use.

Goals and Objectives:

1. Learn Oscillating Techniques; Rolling, Finger Springing, Grasping and Kneading.

2. Learn Pressure Techniques; Pushing, Pressing and Press-Rub.

3. Learn Movement Techniques; Passive Movement, Traction

4. Identify Symptoms of Excess Qi

5. Develop Specific Skills in Applying Tuina Oscillating Hand Techniques

6. Define Specific Patterns of Qi Obstruction and Deficiency in the Channels, Muscles, Tendons, and Joints

7. Learn Tuina Treatment Techniques which can be used right away to address the Whole Body

Recommended Books and Instructional DVDs:

Book: Tuina Hand Techniques and Full-Body Protocol
http://www.taoistsanctuary.org/shop/copy-of-tuina-hand-techniques

DVD: Tuina Hand Techniques (or the 2-Disk set listed below)
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/tuina-hand-techniques/38?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2

For other books and DVDs, including Tuina for Oncology, use link below.
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/shop/instructional-dvds/2

Saturday-Sunday, May 25-26, 2024
Tuina Treatment Strategies for Oncology
Saturday and Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Course Description:

In this hands-on practical class, students will learn specific Tuina treatment protocols tailored to alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy and address accompanying disorders associated with cancer treatment (Depletion, Lymphedema, Nausea, Peripheral Neuropathy, Surgical Adhesions).

These protocols are designed to alleviate pain and enhance overall well-being in cancer patients undergoing treatment. Students will then have the opportunity for supervised practice, allowing them to refine their skills and gain confidence in applying these techniques in clinical settings.

Course material can be used in your practice immediately.

Course Outline:

Recommended Books and Instructional DVDs:

Book: Tuina for Oncology and Geriatrics
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/tuina-dlinical-disorders-oncology-and-geriatrics/27?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=3

DVD: Tuina for Chemotherapy Side Effects and Post Surgical Trauma
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/tuina-for-chemotherapy-side-effects-and-post-surgical-trauma/39?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2

DVD: Tuina Hand Techniques and Orthopedic Disorders (2 Disks)
http://www.taoistsanctuary.org/shop/tuina-hand-techniqueorthopedic-disorders-2-disc

Medical Qi Gong for Healthcare Professionals: Taoist Energy Healing

The class will focus upon learning specific Qi Gong exercises for strengthening the qi energy field and developing qi sensitivity in the hands for energetic healing applications. Students will learn how to energetically balance the Three Dan Tians, Arm and Leg Channels, and the Du and Ren Channels. The protocols can be used as an adjunct to Asian Bodywork Therapy methods or as a complete energetic treatment.

This class will be focused upon developing sensitivity and abilities to perceive and direct the Qi energy flow in the practitioners body and in the clients body. Taoist Energy Healing or Medical Qi Gong is an ancient practice that has a specific set of Nei Gung exercises which will be taught in the class. We will learn specific protocols for balancing the Dan Tians (Energy Centers), Arm and Leg Channels and the Du and Ren Channels.

In this class you will learn:

• Introduction and History of Medical Qi Gong and Taoist Energy Healing

• Learn and Practice Taist Nei Gung Exercises and Meditations

• Qi Energy Sensitivity Exercises

• Balancing the Three Dan Tians

• Taoist Nei Gung Exercises and Meditations

• Balancing the Arm and Leg Channels, the Du and Ren Channels

Recommended Books and Instructional DVDs:

DVD: Qi Gong 31 Exercises
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/qi-gong-31-exercises/28?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2

DVD: Qi Gong for Health Professionals
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/qi-gong-for-health-professionals/29?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2

DVD: Qi Gong Health Exercises
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/qi-gong-health-exercises-2-DVD-Set/30?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2

DVD: Qi Gong Energy Balancing
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/qi-gong-energy-balancing/31?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2

DVD: Qi Gong Healing Sounds for Self-Balancing
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/product/qi-gong-apparatus-healingsounds-self-balancing/32?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2

For other books and DVDs, including Tuina for Structural Disorders, use link below.
https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/shop/instructional-dvds/2

On-line Resources and Reading Materials:
* Principles of Qi Gong
* Three Dantian Meditation
* Triple Burner Meditation
* Energy Balancing Exercises
* Three Phase Relaxation

Don't miss out, we only have room for 20 participants per class, register now to reserve your space!

Program designed for practitioners and students of eastern and western healing traditions, including: Acupuncturists, Asian Bodywork Therapists, Massage Therapists, and other Manual Bodywork Therapists interested in learning this ancient healing craft. *Please note: Prior experience is expected if attending only on Saturday and/or Sunday. Friday is designed to be the perfect introductory course for new students and those who wish to refine their hand techniques and skills.