Learn the traditional healing science of Tibet and the Himalayan region!

Foundations of Traditional
Tibetan Medicine (TTM)
Two-Year Training in
Tibetan Medicine & Therapeutics
Starts March 25–26 in San Francisco & Online

1.Designed for laypeople as well as health practitioners from all traditions.

2.Offers in-depth study of the fundamentals of Traditional Tibetan Medicine theory, diagnosis, and treatment
 
3.Provides comprehensive practical training in 1)lifestyle and diet regimens.
2)natural and herbal medicines.
3)external healing therapies.

The Foundations program forms the basis of the broader Tibetan Medicine & Therapeutics curricula offered by Sorig Khang International (SKI, pronounced "sky"), a nonprofit foundation for TTM. Upon graduation from the program, students will receive a certificate from Sorig Khang International and may continue with more advanced levels of TTM studies at Sorig Khang affiliated centers worldwide.

Program Details
The Foundations of TTM program is open to the public, and has no prerequisites.

The program consists of 25 modules offered over a period of two years. Each module comprises a two-day weekend workshop followed by a review class a few weeks later. (Some modules will be combined into three- or four-day weekend workshops.)

The program comprises 350 hours of teaching time. Students will be required to participate in study groups and complete homework assignments and individual practice sessions outside of class. The program will also offer clinical diagnosis and treatment experience under the guidance of expert doctors and practitioners of TTM.

Students may choose to attend the entire program, or attend only select modules, and may complete modules at any Sorig Khang affiliated center to fulfill the program requirements. Some modules may also be attended online.

Students who attend the entire program, complete all required assignments and sessions, and pass the final examination will receive a certificate of program completion from Sorig Khang International.

TREATMENT: LIFESTYLE & DIET
FTTM 3.1–3.2
Lifestyle & Diet Regimens
These modules may also be attended online.

TREATMENT: NATURAL & HERBAL MEDICINES
FTTM 4.1–4.3
Tibetan Pharmacology, Material Medica, & Herbal Formulas
These modules may also be attended online.

FTTM 4.4
Creating Practical Herbal Medicines

FTTM 4.5
Remedies for Common Ailments

TREATMENT: EXTERNAL THERAPIES
FTTM 5.1–5.2
Ku Nye Massage

FTTM 5.3
Channels & Points

FTTM 5.4
Me Tsa (Moxibustion) Heat Therapy

FTTM 5.5
Horme Mongolian Oil Therapy

FTTM 5.6
Me Bum Cupping Therapy

FTTM 5.7
Yukcho Stick Therapy

CLINICAL INTEGRATION
FTTM 6.1–6.4
Clinical Diagnosis & Treatment

REVIEW & EXAMINATION