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Chinese Massage (Tui Na)Choosing a Qualified Practitioner
Within the U. S. and the western workd, Tui Na is not regulated. It is, however, taught in schools that offer courses and professional degrees in Oriental Medicine. These programs ensure that students are knowledgeable about the principles and various branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
It is very important that the Tui Na practitioner who treats you is properly trained and qualified. The following are questions to ask in identifying how qualified and reliable a therapist is:
1. Ask the therapist how many years of training they've had, and how long they've been practicing.
2. Ask if they have treated people with your condition before, and for details on how the treatments progressed.
3. Ask if they have indemnity insurance (to cover them, and you, if anything happens).
4. Depending on which country you are located in, ask if they are certified and have received formal education. The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) tests practitioners to ensure they are well versed in the various branches of TCM. This test is required by many states for Acupuncture licensing, though each state has its own laws and requirements.
Ask if your practitioner has completed their education at an educational facility accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). This non-profit organization sets standards for training and education in the field of Asian bodywork and accredits Master's degrees and diploma programs in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Such programs include courses in Tui Na and Chinese herbology. Programs at accredited colleges involve a minimum of 500 hours (up to 3-4 years) of education.
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