Niel Asher Education
Integrative Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialist Specialization

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Niel Asher Education

Integrative Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialist Specialization

Integrate TCM Into Clinical and Wellness Care. Master Fire Cupping, Gua Sha, Acupuncture Fundamentals, and Yoga Anatomy to support holistic healing

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • The scientific and energetic principles that underpin fire cupping, Gua Sha, and acupuncture.

  • How to assess, plan, and apply safe, effective TCM techniques for pain, mobility, and wellness.

  • How to integrate anatomical and biomechanical understanding from yoga into traditional therapies.

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December 2025

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Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

  • How anatomy and biomechanics shape alignment and safety in yoga practice

  • How to analyze poses and guide students using anatomical reasoning

Skills you'll gain

Category: Respiratory Therapy
Category: Exercise Therapy
Category: Spatial Analysis
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Sports Medicine
Category: Manual Therapy
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Medical Terminology
Category: Physical Therapy
Category: Orthopedics
Category: Athletic Training
Category: Biology
Category: Neurology

What you'll learn

  • How to locate meridians and perform safe, accurate basic needling

  • How acupuncture theory supports balance, wellness, and recovery

Skills you'll gain

Category: Manual Therapy
Category: Cleanliness
Category: Patient Communication
Category: Physical Therapy
Category: Medication Therapy Management
Category: Anatomy
Category: Healthcare Ethics
Category: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Category: Athletic Training

What you'll learn

  • How to select and needle points for nine common pain conditions

  • How to integrate acupuncture safely into modern rehabilitation care

Skills you'll gain

Category: Athletic Training
Category: Manual Therapy
Category: Respiratory Therapy
Fundamentals of Gua Sha

Fundamentals of Gua Sha

Course 43 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to perform safe Gua Sha techniques and select treatment areas effectively

  • How Gua Sha reduces pain and inflammation through mechanical and energetic action

Skills you'll gain

Category: Mental Health Therapies
Category: Patient Evaluation
Category: Manual Therapy
Category: Anatomy
Category: Exercise Therapy
Category: Clinical Assessment
Category: Patient Positioning
Category: Rehabilitation
Category: Contraindication
Category: Treatment Planning
Category: Physiology
Category: Physical Therapy
Category: Pain Management
Category: Clinical Practices

What you'll learn

  • How to perform safe, effective fire cupping using proper technique and tools

  • How cupping affects circulation, fascia, and energy flow to relieve pain

Skills you'll gain

Category: Mental Health Therapies
Category: Treatment Planning
Category: Exercise Therapy
Category: Manual Therapy
Category: Patient Preparation
Category: Patient Treatment
Category: Athletic Training
Category: Physical Therapy
Category: Anatomy
Category: Patient-centered Care
Category: Clinical Assessment
Category: Ancient History
Category: Patient Positioning
Category: Pain Management
Category: Contraindication
Category: Clinical Practices
Category: Patient Communication

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