1 Year Diploma in Tui Na (Dip. Tui Na)

Master Tui Na: One-Year Diploma (Dip. Tui Na) – UK’s Most In-Depth Training

Develop advanced Tui Na techniques, diagnostic skills, and hands-on clinical experience in a fully accredited programme for TCM practitioners and acupuncture students.

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Next intake : October 2026

Name: 1 year Diploma in Tui Na (Dip. Tui Na) Course Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm

Prerequisite(s): Degree-level TCM qualification Course ID: LTN-01

Course Days: Selected Saturdays and Sundays Location: Map

Next Intake : October 2026

Train on the most comprehensive Tui Na courses, in the UK and develop advanced clinical skills in Traditional Chinese Medical massage.

The 1-Year Diploma in Tui Na (Dip. Tui Na) at The City College of Acupuncture provides in-depth training in traditional and modern Tui Na techniques, diagnostic palpation, and clinical application. The programme combines practical hands-on training with supervised clinical experience, allowing students to confidently apply Tui Na treatments with real patients.

Course Overview

This programme is divided into two main parts, allowing students to first develop strong technical foundations and then apply these skills in a clinical setting.

Part 1 – Tui Na Techniques and Clinical Methods

During the first half of the course, students will learn the core principles and techniques of Tui Na, focusing on building practical skills, understanding treatment strategies, and developing diagnostic ability through palpation. This unit covers Tui Na manipulations, body-area routines, and complementary techniques such as cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, orthopaedic tests, and the use of external herbal formulas.

Students will explore treatment approaches for

Musculoskeletal issues, sinew and joint conditions
Gynaecological and obstetric concerns (including pregnancy massage)
Digestive issues, headaches, respiratory and mental health issues

The programme also develops physical strength, stamina, and sensitivity to internal Qi through the study of Shaolin Neigong and various Qi Gong practices, including the Six Healing Sounds, which can be integrated into therapeutic Tui Na sessions to enhance efficacy and patient outcomes.

Topics include:

Core Tui Na manipulation techniques
Yin style and Yang style Tui Na
Body-area treatment routines
Palpation and diagnostic techniques
Integrated learning of channel pathway theory and diagnosis
Treatment planning
How to combine acupuncture, moxibustion, gua sha and cupping
Clinical application of Tui Na techniques
Qi Gong Practice

Students will practise extensively to develop sensitivity, precision, and confidence in applying Tui Na treatments, and will also receive a comprehensive 70-page guide to the channel sinews, providing an in-depth reference for anatomy, pathways, and clinical application based in Nei Jing and practical experience.

Part 2 – Supervised Tui Na Clinical Training

The second part of the programme is dedicated to supervised clinical practice, where students apply the Tui Na techniques and theoretical knowledge learned during the course in a real-world setting. In the Tui Na clinic, students treat members of the public under guidance, integrating reflective practice, diagnostic skills, and manual techniques to address complex disease patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This unit provides a creative and practical opportunity to consolidate learning, develop clinical confidence, and refine professional skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Clinical training allows students to:

Gain hands-on experience treating real patients
Develop clinical reasoning and treatment strategies
Improve palpation and manual technique
Build confidence in professional clinical practice

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for practitioners and students who wish to deepen their manual therapy skills within a Traditional Chinese Medicine framework.

Suitable for:

Qualified Acupuncturists
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners
Second-year acupuncture students
Third-year acupuncture students
Practitioners with a degree-level TCM qualification or equivalent transcripts

For queries about eligibility and prerequisites contact us at cca@citycollege.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 20 7253 1133

Qualification

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will receive the:

Diploma in Tui Na (Dip. Tui Na)
Awarded by The City College of Acupuncture

Course Structure and Dates

Tui Na Techniques and Method Application

Saturday 03 October – Sunday 04 October 2026
Saturday 17 October – Sunday 18 October 2026
Saturday 07 November – Sunday 08 November 2026
Saturday 21 November – Sunday 22 November 2026
Saturday 05 December – Sunday 06 December 2026
Saturday 09 January – Sunday 10 January 2027
Saturday 23 January – Sunday 24 January 2027

Assessment:

Saturday 30 January 2027

Supervised Tui Na Clinic

Saturday 06 March 2027
Saturday 13 March 2027
Saturday 20 March 2027
Saturday 10 April 2027
Saturday 24 April 2027
Saturday 08 May 2027
Saturday 22 May 2027
Saturday 12 June 2027
Saturday 26 June 2027

Why Study Tui Na at The City College of Acupuncture?

One of the most in-depth Tui Na training programmes in the UK
Strong focus on hands-on practical training
Supervised clinical practice with real patients
Taught within a Traditional Chinese Medicine framework
Ideal for practitioners wishing to expand their clinical treatment methods

Secure Your Place in the 2026 Tui Na Diploma Programme

Take the next step in your TCM career by joining the UK’s most in-depth Tui Na course.

Gain practical experience, advanced clinical skills, and a recognised diploma. Limited places available.