TMJ + TCM FACIAL: ONLINE COURSE



                                                          INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED

 

 This course incorporates anatomical theory, scientific research, Chinese medicine acu-wellness therapy with the aid of a magnetic tool and a gua sha board, and TMJ facial fascia massage treatment protocol.

 

 WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

 

  • Professional therapists with a suggested minimum of 6 months experience working with facial massage techniques.

  • Therapists that wish to further their skills and incorporate the techniques in their treatments.


PLEASE NOTE: International therapists who take this course are responsible for researching their local licensing laws and regulations surrounding these services, ensuring these techniques are within the scope of practice prior to registering for the course.

We are not a regulatory agency, and all questions regarding scope of practice must be researched through your country governing boards.

 

 WHAT WILL THE COURSE COVER?

 

The course is run by Frances a Canzano-Franklin, TCM practitioner, passionate about eastern modalities, cosmetic acupuncture and natural facial modalities rooted in eastern medicine, and Achara Chavanakunakorn, Thai Medicine and Medical Herbalist with 20+ years experience in the body and wellness sector.

 

 

- Restricted mandibular movement techniques 

- Acu-wellness therapy

- TCM meridian activation via magnetic therapy

- TCM Gua sha therapy combine with facial and neck fascia

- Thai stretches along the muscle structure 

 

The imbalance in jaw alignment may cause changes in the shape of the face, such as a shifted chin, as well as:

 

- Grinding or clenching your teeth, which puts a lot of pressure on the joint

- Movement of the soft cushion or disc between the ball and socket of the joint

- Arthritis in the joint

- Stress, which can cause you to tighten facial and jaw muscles or clench your teeth

- A tired feeling in your face

- Trouble chewing or a sudden uncomfortable bite—as if the upper and lower teeth aren't fitting together properly; learn more about the pros and cons of teeth alignment surgery

- Swelling on the side of your face / Toothaches / Earaches

- Hearing problems or ringing in your ears (tinnitus)

- Headaches or migraine

 

 

 THEORY: ANATOMY + PHYSIOLOGY

 

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Pain Conditions: root causes, 
  • Holistic Deep Tissue Massage
  • Trigger Points + Facial Fascial Release
  • The T.C.M. meridians crossing the face + related acu-wellness points

  • The art of scraping + the theory of raising a rash 

  • The connection between traditional Chinese medicine, muscles and the skin

 

 PRACTICAL:  We will take you through a series of techniques to incorporate within a facial massage in order to release muscle tightness 

 

  • Bespoke tools specifically designed to assist with facial muscle tightness 

  • How to correctly use a variety of tools: magnetic comb, pro gua sha stone

  • Treatment demonstration of various techniques + how to incorporate into a facial/ massage treatment
  • How to care for the tools and prevention of RSI

 

BONUS: Q&A session with a Postural Expert. 

 

 TMJ TECHNIQUES: Step-by-step routine with videos and diagrams

    

  • Trigger point therapy + myo-fascial release.
  • Scraping facial techniques: zygomatic region, facial muscles
  • Facial acupressure techniques 

  • Facial Fascia tightness release
  • Facial fascial + sculpting techniques         

  • Intra-Oral Mandibular Mobilization

  • Toning, lifting of the facial muscles

  • Demonstration + Practice.

 

 

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TRAINING DATES: SEPTEMBER, 2024 

 

RESERVATION OPENED

LIMITED AVAILABILITY. 

 

TO BOOK: See below

Zen-Desk@shenmantra.com

 

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TRAINER: Francesca Canzano-Franklin, practitioner of traditional Chinese and Thai medicine, and facial acupuncture, is an award winning Trainer and wellness practitioner, with 20+ years experience under her belt. She is the creator of the PRO GUA SHA FACE method and Philosophia Botanica bespoke gua sha boards, and has taught the protocol to hundreds and hundreds of therapists internationally.

 

 

THE SMALL PRINT THAT YOU NEED TO READ. When you make a booking a place will be reserved on the course. To retain your place on the course, you must pay the full balance of the course prior to the course commencement date. This can be paid online (if booked via the website) or via our invoicing system. On acceptance by Philosophia Botanica Ltd, the booking will be treated as an order and we will issue confirmation appropriate to the chosen payment option. Once payment is submitted, your payment constitutes a purchase contract between yourself and Philosophia Botanica Ltd. Course fees are non-refundable. 

 

ONGOING ONLINE TRAINING: PLEASE SEE BELOW

 

 


TMJ + TCM FACIAL COURSE UK

Price includes full manual with diagrams, training videos, tools. Price includes free shipping within the UK.

£280.00


TMJ + TCM FACIAL COURSE | INT.

Price includes full manual with diagrams, training videos, tools, and international shipping via Royal Mail. Contact us for courier fees.

£320.00