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1.00 Credits
1 credit This form, known as "Jumping Tiger," utilizes the classic weaponstyle from the Yang family tai chi chuan to stimulate the Yang energy. Course includes history of the form and yin/yang foundation theory and presents the difference between the weapon form and the bare hand form. Students learn the 13 classical movements. Prerequisite: OM4118 or OM5120 or permission of the dean
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1.00 Credits
2 credits This nutrition/cooking lab focuses on the application of Chinese herbs in Chinese cooking. Students shop for the menu of the day and learn how to choose good quality ingredients. The course covers the usage of food and herbs in TCM as they relate to various diseases. One kind of soup and several dishes are made for lunch each session. Prerequisite: None
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1.00 Credits
1 credit This course covers the theories, techniques and treatments of TCM sports medicine. The classes focus on introducing the treatments of six common joint injuries: mandible dislocation, luxation of biceps, long head tendon, acromioclavicular joint, sternoclavicular joint and radial capitulum. Prerequisite: Admission to AOM
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2.00 Credits
2 credits This class deepens the student's ability to use tongue and pulse diagnosis in a clinical setting. In addition to an in-depth review of TCM pulse diagnostics, the class explores the yin and yang pulses, the eight extra vessel pulses, and the wave from within each organ pulse, as well as an in-depth review of tongue diagnostics. Prerequisite: OM5805 (may be concurrent)
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2.00 Credits
1 credit This course covers the theories, techniques and treatments of TCM sports medicine. The class focuses on providing ancillary treatment for fractures of the ulna, radius (with subluxation of the radial capitulum), wrist joint, metacarpal thumb joint, hip joint, patella, fibular capitulum, ankle joint, 5th metatarsal bone, phalangeal joints of the toe and the ankle joint. Prerequisite: Admission to AOM
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3.00 Credits
1 credit See description preceding OM9519. The Tui Na techniques covered in this course include trembling, pinching, clenching, flicking, pressing, tapping, dry-clean hair movement, brushing, plucking, stepping and stretching techniques. Prerequisite: OM4315
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1.00 Credits
1 credit This course offers an introduction to the theory and techniques of foot reflexology massage. Foot reflexology uses acupressure reflex points on the soles of the foot and lower leg to stimulate trigger points/meridians to treat disorders including PMS, stress and fatigue, headache, arthritis, insomnia, depression, digestive disorders, backache, etc. The course includes a history of reflexology in Asia, Europe and America, preparing herbal foot soaks, reflexology foot massage instruction and practice, and walks in Bastyr's reflexology path. Prerequisites: BC3134, BC3135, BC3136 (or concurrent with BC3136), or equivalent Anatomy and Physiology series
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4.00 Credits
1 credit See description preceding OM9519. There are many advanced Tui Na techniques that can enhance resolution of pain. This course gives students an opportunity to apply previously learned advanced Tui Na techniques with a variety of common clinical conditions including headache, TMJ, upper extremities, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist pain, injury of lower extremities including the gastrocnemius muscle, ankle sprains and traumatic synovitis. Prerequisite: OM4315
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is an extension of Five Element 1 for students who wish to learn practical clinical applications of Five Element acupuncture theory. Topics covered include: diagnosis and treatment of Five Element acupuncture, blocks to treatment, use of command points and spirit of the points according to Five Element theory, use of Five Element pulse diagnosis, and refinement of diagnosis by color, sound, odor and emotion. The course includes two hours of lecture, followed by a two hour lab. Prerequisite: OM 9306 and primary student status at clinic
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1.00 Credits
1 credit This course covers the theories and techniques of Thai massage. Classes focus on introducing the first 5 of the 10 Thai massage meridians and massage techniques and procedures on the feet, legs, neck and back. Prerequisites: BC3136 or BC3143 and BC3113 or BC3134
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