① The Theory of the 9 Constitutional Types — The Heart of This Training
This is the jewel of the Fohow thermal infrared massage device training. Traditional Chinese Medicine identifies 9 fundamental constitutional types of the human body — each with distinct physical, energetic, emotional, and health characteristics.
Knowing a client's constitutional type allows you to:
- Understand why the SPA capsule is particularly beneficial for that type of person
- Know which conditions or imbalances are more common in that constitutional type
- Recommend the right Fohow products for the supporting regimen
- Use the SPA capsule alongside the Fohow Yang Sheng Meridians Massager
- Provide relevant lifestyle recommendations
The 9 Constitutional Types — a brief introduction:
🌿 The Balanced Type — harmonious constitution, good vitality
🔥 The Qi Deficiency Type — mild fatigue, weak voice, spontaneous sweating
💧 The Yang Deficiency Type — persistent cold sensation, cold extremities, apathy
🌊 The Yin Deficiency Type — internal heat, restlessness, dry skin
💫 The Blood Stasis Type — sudden bruising, fixed pain, visible veins
🌫️ The Phlegm-Dampness Type — tendency toward excess weight, heaviness in the body, lethargy
⚡ The Damp-Heat Type — oily skin, acne, bitter taste, irritability
🌪️ The Qi Stagnation Type — chest tension, frequent sighing, mild depression, anxiety
🍃 The Special Type — frequent allergies, hypersensitivity, difficulty adapting
For each type you will learn: the physical and energetic characteristics, common imbalances, specific recommendations for the SPA capsule, Fohow massage, and the appropriate Fohow products.
② Indications and Contraindications for the SPA Capsule
Who benefits most from TIM capsule therapy — and equally important, who should NOT use the capsule. A precise knowledge of absolute and relative contraindications is essential for both client safety and therapist responsibility.
③ Manual Massage with Fohow Massage Oil — Preparation for the Capsule
This is an element that makes a significant difference in the effectiveness of the session.
Before entering the capsule, applying a manual massage with herbal Fohow Massage Oil prepares the body for maximum absorption of infrared radiation. The oil opens the pores, increases meridian permeability, and enhances the detoxifying effect of the session.
At the training you will learn:
- The correct manual massage technique applied to the body before the capsule session
- The head massage technique applied during the SPA capsule session
- And you will practice these techniques
④ Client Care While Inside the Capsule
A session in the TIM capsule does not mean the therapist steps back and waits. It means active presence, monitoring, and communication throughout the entire procedure.