Total Therapy Training

24/03/2026

Ready to take your injury treatments to the next level?

Our Musculoskeletal & Sports Injury CPD (Full Day) is designed for therapists who want real, practical results in the treatment room.

Learn how to treat muscles, tendons and ligaments more effectively using advanced acupuncture techniques, alongside Gua Sha, cupping, massage and specialist tendon release methods.

This isn’t just theory, it’s hands-on, clinically developed training that helps you get better outcomes, faster healing, and more confident treatments.

✔ Full day, in-depth practical training
✔ Learn advanced, multi-modality techniques
✔ Improve results for MSK conditions and sports injuries
✔ Gain 6 hours CPD and expand your treatment toolkit

If you’re serious about standing out as a therapist, this is one of those courses that makes a real difference.

Book your place here: https://totaltherapytraining.org/product/musculoskeletal-and-sports-injury-cpd-including-acupuncture/

23/03/2026

You: “This might be a silly question, but…”
Forum member you’ve never met: Writes a full, detailed, incredibly helpful answer in 3 minutes

Honestly, the support inside the Total Therapy Association is something else.

Different backgrounds, different therapies, same goal, helping each other get it right.

22/03/2026

19/03/2026

Discover the foundations of teaching Qigong and learn how to guide others through this powerful practice for health, balance and wellbeing.

This engaging course introduces the key principles behind Qigong, along with practical exercises and teaching approaches so you can confidently share simple, effective routines with individuals or groups. It is ideal for therapists, movement practitioners and anyone interested in bringing the benefits of Qigong into their professional work.

Classes are available in London and Macclesfield, with full details available on the course page.

🔗 Learn more and book your place:
https://totaltherapytraining.org/product/basics-of-qigong-teaching/

17/03/2026

⚡ Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) – 3 Day Intensive Training

Join us in London from 30 October to 1 November 2026 for this highly practical course exploring Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture, a powerful technique widely used for neurological conditions, pain management, and rehabilitation.

Led by internationally recognised practitioners David Bomzon and Avi Amir, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to locate key YNSA points, understand diagnostic methods, and confidently apply this technique in clinical practice. David and Avi came to teach us last year, and this was highly popular, and there were some fantastic reviews.

If you are an acupuncturist looking to expand your clinical toolkit with a method known for producing rapid and effective results, this course is not to be missed.

🔗 Learn more and book your place:
https://totaltherapytraining.org/product/ynsa-2026/

15/03/2026

🌿 A Rare Opportunity to Learn from a Leading Chinese Medicine Professor 🌿

This July, Total Therapy Training is honoured to welcome Dr Shan-Yu Su, a highly respected professor from leading Taiwan universities, for a special guest course on fertility support using acupuncture and herbs.

Opportunities to study directly with professors who teach and practise at this level in Taiwan are rare. This two-day intensive course brings together classical theory, modern clinical experience, and practical treatment strategies for supporting fertility.

📅 1st–2nd July 2026 (Wednesday & Thursday)
💷 Just £195 for two full days of specialist training

That is exceptional value for a course taught by an internationally respected guest teacher, and it may be the only chance to learn from Dr Shan-Yu Su in person.

During the course you will explore:
• Clinical evaluation and diagnostic testing in female infertility
• Acupuncture approaches for natural conception
• Practical fertility treatment protocols
• Integrating Chinese herbs with acupuncture
• Hands-on practice and clinical insights

If fertility is part of your practice, or you want to build confidence supporting patients trying to conceive, this is a rare opportunity to learn directly from a leading expert in the field.

⚠️ Guest teacher events often fill quickly, places are limited.

👉 Learn more and book your place:
https://totaltherapytraining.org/product/tcm-fertility-support-using-acupuncture-and-herbs-guest-course/

✨ £195. Two days. World-class teaching.

12/03/2026

Training is just the beginning.

When you take a course with us, you do not just gain a qualification.

You become part of the Total Therapy Association community.

This is a group created for therapists to support each other, share knowledge, and grow together in practice. Once you have joined a course, you are part of the community.

That means access to:
• Lifetime peer and teacher support
• Some free courses and learning opportunities
• Networking events with other therapists
• A supportive professional community across the UK and Ireland

And unlike many professional groups, there are no recurring membership fees.

The idea is simple. When therapists work together, share experience, and support each other, the whole profession becomes stronger.

The Total Therapy Association is about building a community where practitioners can connect, learn, and help improve the therapy industry together.

Because being a therapist should never feel like working alone.

10/03/2026

Your client suddenly starts crying during treatment.

Not a quiet tear.
A real emotional release.

They say something about their childhood.
About feeling unheard.
About something painful they have carried for years.

And suddenly the treatment room feels very different.

Many therapists experience this moment at some point in their career.

The question is… what do you do next?

Do you change the subject?
Do you listen?
Do you try to help but feel unsure where the boundary is?

Most practitioners are never formally taught how to handle these situations, even though we work closely with people every day.

Our Emotional Therapy training helps you understand what is actually happening when emotions surface and how to work safely and professionally when they do.

You will learn how to:
• Understand emotional responses and protective behaviours
• Support clients without becoming overwhelmed yourself
• Recognise deeper emotional patterns
• Navigate difficult conversations safely and ethically

This course often changes the way practitioners understand people, communication, and even themselves.

If you work with clients, this knowledge is incredibly valuable.

Find out more about the course here:
https://totaltherapytraining.org/product/emotional-therapy/

💬 Therapists: Have you ever had a moment in clinic where a client’s emotions caught you off guard?

08/03/2026

Thinking about adding massage skills to your practice?

Whether you are just starting out, or already an acupuncturist looking to build stronger MSK assessment and treatment skills, these courses are a fantastic place to begin.

Our Tuina Medical Massage Fast-Track Course is starting soon in London and Cheshire. Tuina is a powerful hands-on therapy rooted in Chinese medicine, ideal for working with musculoskeletal issues and supporting your acupuncture treatments.

We also have our Indonesian Oil Massage Course starting soon in Macclesfield, Cheshire. This is a beautiful, flowing massage style that is perfect for therapists who want to build confidence in hands-on bodywork while offering a deeply relaxing treatment for clients.

Both courses are beginner friendly, practical, and designed to give you real skills you can use in clinic.

✨ Perfect for:
• Complete beginners starting their therapy journey
• Acupuncturists wanting to expand their treatment toolkit
• Other therapists wanting to develop hands-on MSK skills

Find out more:
Tuina Medical Massage → https://totaltherapytraining.org/product/fasttrack-standard-tuina/

Indonesian Oil Massage → https://totaltherapytraining.org/product/indonesian-oil-massage/

05/03/2026

Practitioner 1:
How was your last client?

Practitioner 2:
Lovely. But now I’ve got ten minutes of notes, updating their treatment plan, replying to two messages, checking stock… and I still haven’t made a cup of tea.

Practitioner 1:
Oh good, it’s not just me then. Clients think we just glide from one treatment room to the next like calm, serene beings.

Practitioner 2:
If only they could see the reality. Clinic notes, insurance records, washing on, couch roll refilled, payments logged, next appointments scheduled…

Practitioner 1:
And that’s why the next client doesn’t get called in the second the door opens.

Practitioner 2:
Exactly. That little gap? It’s admin. It’s sanitising. It’s resetting the room. It’s making sure we’re fully present for the next person.

Practitioner 1:
Therapist by day, administrator by… also day.

Practitioner 2:
We should add “professional juggler” to our qualifications.

Behind every calm clinic is a very organised, slightly tea-deprived practitioner keeping everything running smoothly.

03/03/2026

🌿 Indonesian Oil Massage – 3-Month Comprehensive Training

Deepen your massage skills with our Indonesian Oil Massage course, delivered over three weekends to give you time to practise and integrate your learning between sessions. This immersive program blends traditional techniques with modern application, building confidence and expertise in this beautiful full-body modality.

🗓 2026 Dates:
✨ 18th–19th April
✨ 16th–17th May
✨ 13th–14th June

📍 One weekend per month | Perfect for therapists looking to expand their offerings and refine their technique.

This course is ideal for qualified massage therapists and bodyworkers seeking a rich, practical, and hands-on journey into Indonesian oil massage.

👉 Spaces are limited – secure your place now!

02/03/2026

📣 Cosmetic Acupuncture Diploma — 2 Date Options in 2026!

Ready to elevate your practice with advanced cosmetic acupuncture skills? Our comprehensive Cosmetic Acupuncture Diploma gives you practical techniques to enhance facial aesthetics, address fine lines and wrinkles, create muscle balance and symmetry, and confidently expand your treatment scope.

🗓 Upcoming Dates:
✨ 10th – 12th April 2026
✨ 26th – 28th June 2026

Three days of in-depth theory and hands-on practical training, designed to ensure you leave feeling skilled, confident and ready to integrate these treatments into your clinic.

👉 Spaces are limited. Secure your place early: https://totaltherapytraining.org/product/cosmetic-acu-diploma/