Course Description
This 2 hour course is designed to provide an introduction to the simple applications of Moxibustion, as it might be practiced in massage therapy. The class is worth 2 CE credits for licensed practitioners.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand what Moxa is
- Differentiate between direct and indirect Moxa
- Discuss the different styles of Moxa and their uses
- Understand how to utilize Moxa for simple applications in massage therapy
- Understand the mechanism of action on the body with the use of Moxibustion
- Understand the Indications and the Contraindications for the simple use of Moxa
- Discuss the Safety and Precautions associated with Moxa
- Understand the underlying relationship of Moxa to the Meridians of Chinese Medicine
- Discuss the common benefits of moxabustion and how that applies to the practice of massage therapy
Instruction Methods
This course is taught using a variety of methods, including powerpoint presentation, lecture, handouts, class videos, and a concluding quiz/assessment of comprehension.
Recommended texts: Between Heaven and Earth
Topics and Assignments
- What is Moxabustion
- Properties of Ai Ye (Mugwort)
- How Does Moxa Work
- Types of Moxa
- Styles of Moxa application
- Some important notes on Eastern Theory
- Indications
- Contraindications
- Safety and Precautions
- Assessment Quiz
Your Instructor
Kelly Chambers has been studying Chinese Medicine for almost 20 years. As a clinician, focusing on Taoist approaches to health and well-being, Kelly utilizes several modalities of care and works holistically for the integration of mind/body and spirit. She also recognizes the power and necessity of highlighting self healing principles in all of her consultations and treatments. Over the past 10 years, Kelly has also become quite interested in the process of deep relation; with ourselves, each other, our ancestors, our cultures and collectives, this beautiful earth, and that which is mysterious and beyond. This has become a source of inspiration and discovery in Kelly's awareness and embodiment of healing and healing potentials.
One of Kelly's passions and commitments is passing on what she has learned. She has been teaching movement and meditation arts, in one form or another, for more than 30 years. Currently, she loves taking what is most accessible and beneficial about Chinese Medicine and sharing it with the world (for both patient and practitioner), so that we might better meet our specific wellness needs while simultaneously uncovering our greatest potential in caring for all of humanity and its place in the cosmos. She continues to share her process in healing through Groups and Trainings ( via www.hyphaedu.org ) online and all over the United States.
When not working or studying, you can find Kelly simply enjoying family and nature or playing with creative exploration.