Tuina Fundamentals – Shanghai Style with Bill Helm

Join us Friday-Saturday, February 27 - March 02, 2026 to learn Tuina Fundamentals - Shanghai Style 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.

1.  Full Body Protocol, Friday, February 27, 2026
Tuina Hand Techniques and Full Body Protocol - Shanghai Style
2.  Spine, Saturday, February 28, 2026
Cervical-Neck and Thoracic-Lumbar
3.  Upper Extremity, Sunday, March 1, 2026
Shoulder-Elbow and Wrist-Hand
4.  Lower Extremity, Monday, March 2, 2026
Hip-Knee and Ankle-Foot

NCCAOM® PDAs, 8-hrs per day, 32 total. Pending.
NCBTMB® CEUs, 8-hrs per day, 32 total. Pending.

To learn more about this masterful teacher: 

Bill Helm, AOBTA® Certified Instructor
Bill Helm is the Director of the Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego and Senior Faculty at Eastern Medicinal Therapies Education Center. An ordained Taoist Priest, Bill has been studying Chinese martial and healing arts since 1965. He specializes in Taijiquan, Tuina Chinese Bodywork, Qi Gong and Herbal Medicine. Bill is a 20th generation Indoor Disciple of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang and holds a 6th Duan Wei from 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. He 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. 

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

Full Body Protocol, Friday, February 27, 2026 from 9:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Tuina Hand Techniques and Full Body Protocol - Shanghai Style

Friday Course description: This workshop focuses on digestive health, particularly Indigestion and Gastritis, from a TCM perspective. Participants will learn Tuina techniques to enhance digestive function, support digestive health, and relieve indigestion and gastric-related discomfort. The workshop includes lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize key symptoms of digestive disorders, particularly Indigestion and Gastritis.

2. Explain TCM Zang Fu Organ Theory related to digestive disorders.

3. Apply Spleen tonification Tuina protocols for digestive health.

4. Demonstrate techniques from the Five Levels of Touch to support digestion.

5. Integrate Tuina treatment with self-care practices for improved digestion.

Recommended Resources: Tuina Clinical Disorders
DVDs: https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/shop/instructional-dvds/2
Books: https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/shop/instructional-books/3

Spine, Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cervical-Neck and Thoracic-Lumbar

Saturday Course Description: This workshop explores Tuina treatment strategies for Diarrhea and Constipation, two of the most common digestive complaints in clinical practice. Students will learn how to assess and treat these conditions using TCM theory and specialized Tuina protocols. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing pattern differentiation, performing effective palpation, and using pressure and rhythm to regulate bowel function.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify TCM patterns associated with Diarrhea and Constipation.

2. Explain Western and TCM perspectives on digestive elimination disorders.

3. Perform abdominal and channel palpation to assess digestive function.

4. Apply Tuina techniques to relieve symptoms and regulate bowel movements.

5. Recommend complementary dietary and Qi Gong strategies for digestive health.

Recommended Books and Instructional DVDs:

Recommended Resources: Tuina Clinical Disorders
DVDs: https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/shop/instructional-dvds/2
Books: https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/shop/instructional-books/3

Upper Extremity, Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shoulder-Elbow and Wrist-Hand

Sunday Course Description: This workshop addresses Tuina strategies for supporting patients with Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy. Participants will explore TCM perspectives on blood sugar regulation, qi and yin depletion, and nerve dysfunction. The course includes specialized hands-on training to improve circulation, reduce pain, and support systemic regulation in diabetic patients.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the pathophysiology of Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy from a Western and TCM lens.

2. Recognize key warning signs and contraindications when working with diabetic clients.

3. Perform Tuina protocols to support blood sugar regulation and systemic harmony.

4. Apply specific techniques for treating Peripheral Neuropathy and nerve-related discomfort.

5. Guide clients in home care strategies to support circulation and metabolic balance.
   

Recommended Resources: Tuina Clinical Disorders
DVDs: https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/shop/instructional-dvds/2
Books: https://billhelmtuinaqigong.square.site/shop/instructional-books/3

Lower Extremity, Monday, March 2, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hip-Knee and Ankle-Foot

Medical Qi Gong has a specific vocabulary unique within its structure and includes a wide series of therapeutic methods. Class two builds upon the previous class by teaching methods of applying Medical Qi Gong for pain relief. Each class will focus on developing sensitivity and deepening the ability to perceive and direct the Qi energy flow in the practitioners’ and clients’ body. Nei Gung exercises and protocols will be taught for balancing the Dan Tians (Energy Centers), Arm and Leg Channels, and Du and Ren Channels.

Students will learn Qi Gong exercises for strengthening the qi energy field and developing qi sensitivity for energetic healing applications. The protocols can be used as an adjunct therapy or as a complete treatment.

In this class you will learn: This course has both didactic and practical components.

1. Introduction to course material and History of Medical Qi Gong and Taoist Energy Healing

2. Learn and Practice Taoist Nei Gung Exercises and Meditations

3. Qi Energy Sensitivity Exercises

4. Balancing the Three Dan Tians

5. Taoist Nei Gung Exercises and Meditations

6. Balancing the Arm and Leg Channels, the Du and Ren Channels

7. Identifying specific areas of pain and appropriate acupoints and channels to relieve stagnant qi.
   
   On-line Resources and Reading Materials:
   * Principles of Qi Gong
   * Three Dantian Meditation
   * Triple Burner Meditation
   * Energy Balancing Exercises
   * Three Phase Relaxation

Recommended Books and Instructional DVDs:

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

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

PDF: Qi Gong Health Exercises - Instructional PDF
https://taoistsanctuary.gumroad.com/

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