anyone studied at BODYHARMONICS?

RE: anyone studied at BODYHARMONICS?

Their website looks quite impressive; they do alot! I know nothing about tui na training, buthave beentreated by a TCM doctor using this therapy. He also uses acupuncture - which I LOVE (the tui na was tootough for my taste). The tui na training course looks OK, but I'm not sure about the acupuncturetraining - As compared with a 3 or 4year course - just makes me wonderwhat could be 'missing' from a shorter course?

Hi all,

Just found this old thread, just incase anyone is thinking of this course, i highly recommend it 🙂

I have become good friends with Maria Mercati over the years and her son Graham is my bodyworker that is visit when needed.

INDO

Bodyharmonics acupuncture course

Hi Indo,

I am considering an Acupuncture course again. I ruled out Bodyharmonics but find myself seriously considering them again.

I have done research on Maria and know how amazing she is! However, with all due respect, I still find myself doubting the course. If you don't mind me asking, 1).why exactly do you recommend this course with Maria? 2).Is one really 'qualified' after the training? 3). What qualifications does one aquire after completing the course?
4).Is this course only for quick learners and those with loads of self-discipline (lots of home-study, I'm sure!)? I have the passion but fear that I'd be lacking in the aforementioned areas...

Hope to hear from ya.
mooboo

Body Harmonics

Hi Mooboo,

The courses are very intense and it does require alot of case studies, but the support is brilliant.
The legislation regarding acupuncture will be changing in the next year or so, and all existing therapists will have to meet a certain standard to continue practicing. This will rid us of practitioners that are unqualified to work.
The benefit of training with maria is that she has been appointed as a representative of the board that will design this legislation, so you are in good hands!
This means that if you train before the legislation you will be part of the 'grandparent scheme' which will automatically recognise BhTEC qualifications, other than that any other changes that are needed you will be in the right place at the right time.
I myself will be starting the acupuncture course this august, i might see you there.
I have completed 3 courses with maria and i know the acupuncure will be hard , but worth it in the end.
I know 6 other collegues that have done this course.

Here is a link that tells you about the credits of the course.

Let me know if you need any more info.
INDO

Bodyharmonics

Thanks INDO!

That's really helped. Visited their website numerous times but didn't come across that page...(dope) Still a bit worried about the intensity of the course (and other things like travelling from London,etc.), however, I know that I can do it if I set my mind to it...so, yes, you may just see me in August.

PS: I've found your posts interesting and helpful: it's great that someone has become more 'vocal' about their Oriental Medicine experiences and training. Thanks again.
Mooboo

Maria has accomadation next door to the course and its very reasonable. Don't worry about the travelling its worth it, people come from all over europe to train here.
As long as you plan it ok the course won't be a problem.
As for the case studies, some have taken two years to hand them in!
you can pass your exams but won't get the qualification untill the studies are in.

INDO

I too have been looking in to acupuncture training, and I liked the look of Bodyharmonics but I too was concerned that it dosent appear to be a degree course like most of the other accredited courses, in Reading and LCTM ect.
I do find the cost involved quite daunting and I think Marias does work out a bit less than the larger colleges, I was hoping that maybe I could seriously look at training this year but realistically it will probabaly be next year now. Let us know what you decide Mooboo

if you look at the bodyharmonics site it will give you the information regarding the qualifications and its relevance.

I can't speak for body-harmonics as I've never been there but I thoroughly recommend Sarah Pritchard's Tui Na course at the LCTA in London. It's not the cheapest, but as far as I can tell it is the most in-depth and Sarah and her team are an inspiration!

I too have been looking in to acupuncture training, and I liked the look of Bodyharmonics but I too was concerned that it dosent appear to be a degree course like most of the other accredited courses, in Reading and LCTM ect.
I do find the cost involved quite daunting and I think Marias does work out a bit less than the larger colleges, I was hoping that maybe I could seriously look at training this year but realistically it will probabaly be next year now. Let us know what you decide Mooboo

hi trinabeanbag,

just a quickie to let you know that I decided to go ahead with Maria's course and have found it very good thus far... the atmosphere has been great and I've taken in so much over past 4 months! It's alot of work but it's very do-able; and the slight challenges (so far) have been 1. finding case study 'victims' -which hasn't been difficult with the massage but we'll see how keen people are about acupuncture (anyone interested, by the way??):D
and 2. retaining confidence+self-belief when feeling overwhelmed.
Just shoot if you have any questions or feel free to call Maria - I'm sure she'll gladly answer any enquiries you may have.
And let me add that I've met 1 or 2 students at Bodyharmonics who have completed, or were in the process of completing a degree course, and according to them we've done more in our first 'slot' of acupuncture than they did in 2 years! There is also a fellow Tui na student who has joined this course because, even though he is degree-'qualified' to practice Tui Na, he only learned about half the techniques that we have done so far (on the Foundation course) at Uni. In terms of regulations, nobody knows for sure what is going to happen - best to speak to Maria about that - but BH students will be able to still practise as we'll fall under the 'grand-parenting scheme'.

:)Mooboo

hi there,
thanks for that! Thats the sort of feedback that is invaluable for potential students!

Im actually looking at acupuncture, out of interest, not really to practice, so dont want to do a degree, but ive looked at this course, and it looks good, so thanks again for the feedback.

No problem. Glad to be of help:)

amen!

INDO

hi trinabeanbag,

just a quickie to let you know that I decided to go ahead with Maria's course and have found it very good thus far... the atmosphere has been great and I've taken in so much over past 4 months! It's alot of work but it's very do-able; and the slight challenges (so far) have been 1. finding case study 'victims' -which hasn't been difficult with the massage but we'll see how keen people are about acupuncture (anyone interested, by the way??):D
and 2. retaining confidence+self-belief when feeling overwhelmed.
Just shoot if you have any questions or feel free to call Maria - I'm sure she'll gladly answer any enquiries you may have.
And let me add that I've met 1 or 2 students at Bodyharmonics who have completed, or were in the process of completing a degree course, and according to them we've done more in our first 'slot' of acupuncture than they did in 2 years! There is also a fellow Tui na student who has joined this course because, even though he is degree-'qualified' to practice Tui Na, he only learned about half the techniques that we have done so far (on the Foundation course) at Uni. In terms of regulations, nobody knows for sure what is going to happen - best to speak to Maria about that - but BH students will be able to still practise as we'll fall under the 'grand-parenting scheme'.

Mooboo

Thanks Mooboo thats helpful and interesting.
I am based in kent by the way and would happily be a guinea pig if ever you need one.
good luck:)

Hi

I'm on the BH acupuncture course with Indo & Mooboo, and was pleasently surprised on the overall standard of the course. Definitely a good move and have no doubts that I can practice in the big wide world when graduated.

One of the girls on the course is a physio who did a 2 day physio acu course. She said that compared with the BH course (the first 4 days) it was kindergarden stuff. She considered the BH acu course to be of degree standard.

Best Wishes

RP

just to add, a couple of the students had attended degree courses and both said that it was all theory and no practice. Both dropped out due to uneeded academic demand.

INDO

I emailed Maria with all my questions and her reply really interested me, so at present I am hoping to so tui na module 1 early next year 🙂

its a good course, i think you'll be pleasently surprised.
I completed it a few years back and have attended 4 courses now with Maria.

INDO

Thanks indo getting such positive answers form yourself and reiki pixie is helpful. Maria shoul pay you both for such good advertising:), good luck to both of you with your acupuncture course;)

Thanks indo getting such positive answers form yourself and reiki pixie is helpful. Maria shoul pay you both for such good advertising:), good luck to both of you with your acupuncture course;)

Funny you should say that, i think mooboo joined from my recommendation.
Some commission would be nice 😉 pointing others in the right direction is payment enough, and you never know how long Maria will continue to teach for.

INDO

Anyone seen my parrot?

I'm also on the Acupuncture course at Bodyharmonics and I'm doing the tui na masters at the same time. Yes it is very demanding and you have to be organised but it is an amazing course and although it is full on you won't be bored for one single second! Believe me!
The course standards as mentioned are just as good as a degree course and in some ways much better as you have tui na skills which are the highest in Europe and you start acupuncture practical from day one, giving you confidence and skills from the start. No other college or institution does this in the UK. I might be saying something controversial here but personally I'm fed up with the way that a certain organisation promote themselves and their members as the 'Only' organisation that can be trusted in the UK. This is rubbish and in fact it has been endorsed by some of my fellow students who are, or have followed an acupuncture degree (some of which became disillusioned and burnt out with irrelevant theory). Maria's courses and her training is exceptional, and has been justly recognised as such.
Long may her institution remain.

Cpt Cornwall

Well im sold, just need to find some extra money from somewhere and im there!

Capt'n Cornwall, that be Chris the composer on 'ere?

Anyone seen me parrot? Manner do it!

Cheers me hamson

RP

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Ooooooooooooooo...lady's handbags

:rollaugh:

I hope the mods will take this joke with the silly humour that is intended in, and not to be taken too seriously. Laugh it's good for the soul.

No handbags at dawn here Reiki Pixie, just dancing round them and yes, that includes the male mods too LOL 😀

However, mine does have a brick in it...!:p

just had my spanking from HP 😮

Just can't seen to help people these days eh, corperate monopolising, money shovellers always win 😀

YoU KnOw WHo YoU aRE!

just had my spanking from HP 😮

Just can't seen to help people these days eh, corperate monopolising, money shovellers always win 😀

YoU KnOw WHo YoU aRE!

now now Indo...play nice;)

xxx