Basic acupressure course in Ho Chi Minh City: start with L1 Introduction, learn the trade at L2

Lương Y Tống Văn Huynh · Huyệt Đạo Tống Gia · 16/10/2026

Quick summary: At Tong Gia Acupoint Wellness (Huyệt Đạo Tống Gia), the basic acupressure course follows the 4-level ladder built by Lương Y (traditional healer) Tống Văn Huynh. Beginners start with L1 Introduction to Y Tướng Học (face reading for wellness) (1.500.000đ): learning to read complexion and body type, plus a few safe self-care acupoints for yourself and your family. Those who want to work in the trade continue with L2 Core trade skills: muscle release, acupressure for the neck and shoulders, back and legs, and the standard Tong Gia 90-minute session routine. Classes are held at unit T16-21, Manhattan area, Vinhomes Grand Park. To find out which level suits you, come to the free Saturday-morning trial class. Register via Zalo 0888 264 559.

Why the basic acupressure course at Tong Gia starts with “looking”

Most massage and acupressure courses teach you to memorize one routine for everyone. Tong Gia teaches the other way around: learn to understand the body first, then learn to place your hands. The reason lies in the Y Tướng Học foundation that Lương Y uses every day: the outward form and the internal organs are both nourished by Qi and Blood; “the organs are the cause, the features are the effect”. An uneven shoulder or a stiff area of the back is not just a mechanical matter, so the practitioner needs to know how to look before pressing.

That is why the first level of the ladder (L1) teaches observation, while the hands-on skills for working with clients are in the second level (L2). You choose your starting point based on your goal.

What the basic acupressure course covers: L1 and L2

L1 Introduction to Y Tướng Học: for beginners and families

• Reading complexion and body type. The five Five Elements body types Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth and the 3 observation zones of the face.
• Daily wellness practices. Suggestions on diet, daily schedule, breathing and posture for each body type, taken from Lương Y's training materials “Applied Y Tướng Học” (Y Tướng Học Lâm Sàng).
• A few safe self-care acupoints to use on yourself and your parents at home.
• Practice in pairs: observing and filling in observation sheets, with Lương Y correcting each pair.

L1 tuition: 1.500.000đ.

L2 Core trade skills: for people who want to start working as wellness technicians

• Muscle release and acupressure for the neck and shoulders, back and legs.
• The standard Tong Gia 90-minute session routine, from welcoming the client to closing the session.
• Communicating with clients: asking the right questions, saying the right things, without judgment.

L2 tuition according to the price list on the training page is 20.000.000đ; a consultant will discuss a specific pathway after the trial class.

The two later levels (once your foundation is solid)

• L3 Specialist: spinal nerve-reflex balancing, advanced Y Tướng Học to find areas of imbalance before working.
• L4 Master and Transfer: transfer of procedures, SOPs, and how to train staff, for business owners.

The Y Tướng Học content at each level is described separately in the article Y Tướng Học course.

Who should take the basic acupressure course

• Complete beginners who want to care for their family: start with L1.
• People who want to switch careers to hands-on care: take the trial class first, then discuss the L1 and L2 pathway with a consultant.
• Technicians who already know massage but want to learn point-finding properly: can start at L2 or L3 depending on their skills; Lương Y looks at your hands during the trial class and then makes a suggestion.
• Spa owners who want a distinctive service: read more about L4, and it is best to sit down for a 1-on-1 consultation.

Tong Gia does not promise jobs or income after the course. Your pathway and career goals are best discussed in person after you have tried placing your hands.

Schedule and format

• Venue: unit T16-21, Manhattan area, Vinhomes Grand Park, Phường Long Bình, TP. Thủ Đức (Thủ Đức City, Ho Chi Minh City).
• Format: in-person, small classes so Lương Y can guide each person. According to Tong Gia's hands-on class description, about 70% of the time is practice on real people: how to place your hands, apply pressure, and identify the muscle areas to work on.
• Next L1 class: opens on Saturday 31/10/2026, 14:00 to 17:00. See details in the article L1 class opening on 31/10.
• Number of sessions, length of L1 and L2, and schedule of later classes: the front desk will let you know when you register.
• Before registering: it is best to come to the free Saturday-morning trial class, 8:30 to 12:00, at the same venue.

Instructor

The levels were built, and are personally taught, by Lương Y Tống Văn Huynh, founder of Huyệt Đạo Tống Gia. Tong Gia cares for clients every day at its two branches in District 12 and Vinhomes Grand Park using Y Tướng Học and the spinal nerve-reflex balancing method, so what students learn is a routine that is genuinely in use.

Lương Y keeps one principle when teaching: reading features is only the first step; every observation from the face must be cross-checked by hand on the spine. This is why the class has so many practice hours.

How to register for the basic acupressure course

1. Message Zalo 0888 264 559: your name, phone number, and whether you work in a spa, want to change careers, or are learning for your family.
2. If you are not sure which level to take, reserve a spot in the Saturday-morning trial class first.
3. To go straight into L1, message “KHAI MẠC” to reserve a spot in the 31/10 class. The front desk will explain how to pay tuition when you register.
4. The front desk will call or message you on Zalo to confirm during working hours.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the basic acupressure course? L1 Introduction to Y Tướng Học is 1.500.000đ. L2 Core trade skills, according to the price list on the training page, is 20.000.000đ. The Saturday-morning trial class is free. A consultant will discuss a specific pathway based on each person's goals.

After L1, can I already do acupressure for clients? L1 is for individuals and families: learning to read features to understand the organs, wellness practices and a few safe self-care acupoints. Working with clients (muscle release, acupressure for each area, the 90-minute session routine) is covered in L2 Core trade skills.

If I already do massage, do I need to start again from L1? It is not required. Lương Y looks at your hand skills during the trial class and then suggests a suitable level. Technicians who want a foundation in reading features to understand the organs before studying in depth can choose L1 first.

Register for the basic acupressure course or reserve a trial class: message Zalo 0888 264 559. See Tong Gia's care services: https://khoahochuyetdao.com/

Lương Y Tống Văn Huynh
Founder of Tong Gia Acupoint Wellness (Huyệt Đạo Tống Gia), with more than 13 years practicing Eastern-medicine wellness, Y Tướng Học (face reading for wellness) and spinal nerve-reflex balancing. Lương Y's story