Course Title:

Diploma in Cosmetic Acupuncture

Subject Description: 

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture / Cosmetic Acupuncture facelift is becoming a more popular, non-surgical method for those who want not only to maintain beauty, radiance and vitality in the face, but also improve their overall health and well being. Acupuncture facelifts have even been featured in the mainstream media. Studies show that among 300 cases treated with facial acupuncture, 90% had marked beneficial results with only one course of treatment (International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, 1996).
 

Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation is a wonderful, holistic, alternative approach to fighting the aging process.

Aim of Course: 

To enable participants to obtain a Diploma in Chinese Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, which certifies their competence to treat a patient requiring facial rejuvenation.

Entry Level:

The course is designed for qualified beauty therapists and others with suitable qualifications Complementary Medicine.

Duration: 

The course can be completed over 11 monthly weekends on a flexible part-time basis. (Saturday and Sunday)

Opportunities: 

Set up own non surgery face lift Centre

Progression to Full body Acupuncture, Tuina Chinese Medical Acupressure, Herbal Medicine,

Become more employable in beauty salon

Progression to Clinical Internship in China, gaining invaluable experience learning from famous doctors in some of the busiest hospitals in China.

Work on the cruise liners and see the world

The College

Active Health Foundation was established to provide authentic and superior training for the enquiring student, based on Traditional and Natural Medical Principals. We are affiliated with the prestigious W.H.O. Collaborating Centre Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, who recognize our qualifications.

Active Health Foundation is presently applying for membership of W.F.A.S. the World Federation of professional Acupuncture Societies, with members in more than fifty three countries.

Academic Principals

Active Health Foundation has developed comprehensive training programs in (TCM) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Complementary Therapies, with the guidance and assistance from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and our associated colleges. We have benefited from many years experience in Holistic medicine education from experienced clinicians and tutors both in Europe and China.

The undergraduate syllabus is based on the primary TCM course as taught in the four main W.H.O. collaborating centres in China.

Active Health Foundation has a strong academic background with the majority of our lecturers, either from our associated colleges in China, graduates of the TCM degree programs in England, and all have undergone clinical training in China. All our lecturers are experienced, many of them acknowledged experts in their own subjects.

Active Health Foundation is one of the advisory colleges asked to participate in forming the forthcoming registration legislation for complementary medicine practitioners and therapists in Ireland by the Dept. of Health & Children. 

Principal of Training

Our goal and mission is to produce skilled, caring and qualified practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, who are not only competent in Traditional medicine, but are clinically proficient in Western medicine, ensuring their patients the best possible care and treatments.

Our programs are designed for flexibility to accommodate working individuals and our training sessions mostly take place on weekends.

You will gain a thorough knowledge of this ancient practical art to become a competent practitioner. 

Code of Ethics

Our students are expected to observe the code of ethics and code of practice of Active Health Foundation and its associated bodies, both in their relations with colleagues and the class or clinic patients.

Academic Board

(Honorary) Prof. Xiao Luwei president of Zhejiang College of TCM

(Honorary) Prof. Chai Kefu, Director of International Education Centre, Zhejiang College of TCM

Dr. Zhang Wei Hui of Shanghai University 

James O'Sullivan, Academic Director

Hung Tsui Ying, Course Director

Lecturers & Tutors:

Hung Tsui Ying has a busy practice in Chinese Medicine in Galway. She is a respected Tuina master from Taiwan and a master practitioner in Chinese Nutrition therapy, Gua Sha therapy, Auricular (ear) acupuncture, Chinese Herbal medicine, and Facial Rejuvenation. Tsui Ying lectures extensively throughout Ireland and England.

James O'Sullivan is a well known and popular lecturer in Traditional Chinese Medicine and also runs a busy practice in Lucan, Co. Dublin. James is an honorary "visiting lecturer" to Zhejiang University of Chinese Medicine. He has lectured in universities in Beijing, Tian Jin, Nanjing and Hong Kong. He has delivered research papers to Eminent professors from around the world. He has authored the teaching book "Practical Tuina".

Course Content: 

You will gain a thorough knowledge in Traditional Chinese Medicine, covering the following lectures and practical sessions. 

History and development of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

History and development of Chinese Herbal Therapy, Acupuncture, Tui Na, Medical Qi Gong, 

Concepts and Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Diagnostic methods applied to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Looking,

Asking,

Palpation,

Smelling,

Tongue Diagnosis

Pulse Diagnosis

TCM Syndrome identification

Theory and Principals of Yin & Yang

Five Element theory and its use in Traditional Chinese Medicine 

Vital Substances:

Qi

Blood,

Essence (Jing),

Spirit (Shen)

Fluids (Jin Ye)

Zang Fu: Organs of the body, their energetic functions and disharmonies 

14 Meridians or Channels

Origins of disharmony

Examination techniques and protocol: Signs & Symptoms

Patterns of Disharmony / Disease

Location of the Meridians 

Location of the Qi points.

Functions of the Qi points.

Examination and Diagnostic methods applied Traditional Chinese Medicine

Commonly used manipulations and techniques 

Treatment of common disharmonies relevant to cosmetic acupuncture

A commitment to full (95%) attendance is necessary to meet with Zen Ren requirements for examinations. 

Concepts and Theories of Cosmetic Acupuncture. You will gain a thorough knowledge in the practical techniques that are required in carrying out a professional treatment in Facial Rejuvenation.

Benefits of a Facial Rejuvenation: 

Contraindications for Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

Supplies and Sources for Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture                       

Guidelines for Facial Rejuvenation - a step by step practical guide 

Points for Specific Conditions - the treatment of various facial conditions

Pictures of previous course Here.