Basic Acupressure Massage for Health and Wellness Practitioners
A practical Traditional Chinese Medicine skills course for health and wellness practitioners, bodywork professionals, wellness educators, and interested members of the public who wish to understand meridian theory, key acupoints, acupressure techniques, and basic wellness applications.
Course Reference Number: TGS-2022013743
Course Overview
Basic Acupressure Massage for Health and Wellness Practitioners is one of the practical modules under the TCMandYou series, The Essential TCM Skills for Health and Wellness Practitioners. It is designed to equip learners with basic knowledge and applied skills in acupressure massage from the Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective.
Massage and therapeutic touch are not only for comfort or relaxation. When understood through TCM meridian theory and applied appropriately at or along relevant acupoints, acupressure massage may support relaxation, mobility, circulation, stress management, and general wellness.
Through theory, demonstration, practical exercises, case discussion, and guided application, participants will learn how meridian pathways, acupoints, manipulation techniques, and selected tools may be used responsibly in health and wellness practice.
Why This Practical Skills Course Matters
Many wellness practitioners already use touch, movement, bodywork, breathing, or relaxation methods in their work. However, without a structured understanding of meridians, acupoints, and basic TCM application principles, these techniques may remain general rather than targeted.
This course helps learners understand how acupressure massage can be framed within TCM health betterment thinking. It introduces practical skills while reinforcing responsible boundaries, appropriate application, and the importance of knowing when to refer clients to qualified healthcare professionals.
For learners progressing through the TCMandYou pathway, this course serves as a natural bridge from TCM theory into hands-on wellness application.
Course Objectives
This course is designed for health and wellness practitioners who are actively promoting healthy lifestyle and wellness activities, including allied healthcare practitioners, spa trainers, yoga instructors, Qigong trainers, Tuina practitioners, and other complementary health professionals.
The objective is to equip participants with knowledge of the meridian system, identification of key acupoints, basic acupressure techniques, selected manipulation tools, and practical approaches that may support stress management and chronic wellness concerns within appropriate educational and wellness boundaries.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Understand Meridian Theory
Learn the basic concept of meridian pathways as an important framework in TCM health betterment and body-based practice.
2. Identify Meridians and Acupoints
Identify selected meridian pathways and key acupoints relevant to basic acupressure massage application.
3. Apply Basic Manipulation Techniques
Learn practical acupressure manipulation techniques and understand how they may be applied safely and appropriately.
4. Understand Selected Tools
Gain introductory knowledge of selected TCM-related manipulation tools, including scraping and cupping, within proper learning boundaries.
5. Support Stress and Wellness Management
Apply the knowledge in general wellness contexts, including stress management and chronic health betterment support, while respecting professional scope.
Course Details
Duration
12 hours
- 4 days
- 3 hours per day
Delivery Mode
- Online and/or classroom delivery
- Lecture and case analysis
- Practical mastery of exercises and guided practice
- Assessment of knowledge application competency
Course Fee
S$250
- SkillsFuture Credit eligible
- NTUC UTAP supported
- Includes comprehensive course notes and online materials
Certificate
Certificate of Completion:
Basic Acupressure Massage for Health and Wellness Practitioners
Course Contents
Module 1: Foundations of Meridian Theory and Acupressure
- Introduction to acupressure massage from the TCM perspective
- Understanding meridian theory as the body’s energy pathway framework
- Relationship between Qi flow, acupoints, mobility, relaxation, and wellness
- Responsible use of acupressure in health and wellness settings
Module 2: Key Meridians and Acupoint Identification
- Identifying selected meridian pathways
- Locating key acupoints for basic wellness application
- Understanding acupoint selection principles
- Case-based discussion on common wellness concerns
Module 3: Basic Manipulation Techniques
- Introduction to basic acupressure manipulation techniques
- Practical exercise and guided application
- Understanding pressure, rhythm, direction, and comfort
- Safety, hygiene, contraindications, and professional scope
Module 4: Tools, Application and Wellness Integration
- Introductory understanding of selected tools such as scraping and cupping
- Application of acupressure knowledge in stress and wellness management
- Case analysis and practical integration
- Building safe and responsible wellness routines for appropriate use
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for learners and practitioners who wish to develop practical TCM-informed bodywork and wellness skills, including:
Allied Healthcare Practitioners
Practitioners who wish to understand basic TCM-informed acupressure and meridian concepts for wellness education and client support.
Spa and Wellness Trainers
WSQ trainers and spa professionals who want to deepen their understanding of acupressure-based wellness approaches.
Yoga and Qigong Instructors
Movement and breathwork instructors who wish to integrate TCM meridian awareness into their wellness teaching.
Tuina and Bodywork Practitioners
Practitioners who want a structured introduction or refresher in basic acupressure massage and acupoint application.
Holistic Health Practitioners
Naturopaths, complementary health practitioners, wellness coaches, and related professionals interested in practical TCM-informed methods.
Anyone Interested in Practical TCM Wellness
Learners who wish to understand how acupressure massage may support general health betterment and stress management.
Facilitator / Trainer
Dr Clement Ng Shin Kiat
Dr Clement Ng Shin Kiat is a registered Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and Doctor of Medicine in TCM from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. He is actively involved in TCM education, clinical practice, standards development, and professional wellness training.
- Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner
- Doctor of Medicine in TCM, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
- Chairman, Technical Committee on Complementary Medicine & Health Products
- President, Singapore Acupuncture Association
- Head of Delegation, Singapore, ISO/TC 249 Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Executive Director, World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies 5th Executive Council
- Vice President, WFCMS Standard Construction Committee
- Committee Member, WFAS Standardization Working Committee
- ACTA Certified
A Practical Bridge from TCM Theory to Hands-On Wellness
This course is especially valuable for learners who want to move beyond theory and begin applying TCM-informed thinking through safe, practical, touch-based wellness methods.
By learning meridian pathways, acupoint identification, manipulation techniques, and basic tool awareness, participants can build a stronger foundation for responsible acupressure massage practice and further TCMandYou practitioner education.
Important Note
This course is designed for education, wellness development, and foundational acupressure massage training. It does not replace medical diagnosis, treatment, physiotherapy, or professional healthcare advice. Participants should practise within their professional scope, observe safety and hygiene requirements, and refer clients or patients to qualified healthcare professionals where appropriate, especially for serious, persistent, worsening, acute, pregnancy-related, medication-related, paediatric, elderly, mental health, or emergency concerns.
Register for the Course
Learn essential TCM-informed acupressure massage knowledge, meridian awareness, acupoint identification, and practical wellness application through this 12-hour practitioner-focused course.
Course fee: S$250 | SkillsFuture Credit eligible | NTUC UTAP supported
Course Reference Number: TGS-2022013743