Department of Acupuncture, Acupressure, Reflexology, Reiki & Pranic Healing

The Department of Acupuncture, Acupressure, Reflexology, Reiki & Pranic Healing teaches the traditional and modern concepts. Acupuncture content covers meridians, point categories and selection, materials and needling methods, contraindications, complications, diagnostic traditions, auricular and scalp acupuncture, moxibustion, stimulation methods, therapeutics and acupuncture anaesthesia. Students also study reflexology, zone therapy and acupressure, followed by introductory syllabus content on pranic healing and Reiki. Practical training includes needling and electro-acupuncture demonstrations and supervised treatment records.

Students Learning Outcomes

✔ Locate and select commonly taught points using anatomical safety principles
✔ Perform basic supervised acupuncture procedures with infection-control standards
✔ Recognise contraindications, complications and emergency responses
✔ Explain the evidence and limitations of complementary practices honestly