Acupressure Institute Class Descriptions

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Current schedule: 5/1/2010 - 4/2/2011




ACUPRESSURE BODY PSYCHOLOGY Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure No Text Required 14 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 Body Psychology explains the underlying emotions that create tension in the body, area by area. This class explores each body area (eyes, jaw, neck, shoulders, chest, abdomen, back, pelvis, arms, legs, hands, and feet) and associated emotional tension patterns. Acupressure session patterns are provided and practiced for alleviating tension in each area of the body. The Acupressure Body Psychology approach of this class is a heart-oriented system, opening the energetic pathways of speaking, creating, and moving from the heart. Dec 18 & 19 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Janet_O)
ACUPRESSURE CLINIC No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Learn to do an effective intake, create a workable session plan, and implement that session plan by providing sessions under Instructor Supervision. Clinic clients are pre-screened to insure their “case presentations” are highly instructional, and thus show clearly common signs, symptoms, and complaints. Each time the course is offered it will focus on one or more specific focus areas, such as Women’s Health, Pain Relief, Spleen Qi Vacuity, and Tongue Assessment via a clinical format. May 5 - 26 cancelled 9am - 12 noon (Joseph_C) Oct 20 - Nov 10 Wednesdays 9am - 12 noon (Joseph_C)
ACUPRESSURE FIRST AID No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Learn first aid responses for emergency situations. Discover acupressure points for heart attack, seizures, general pain, joint injuries, back and neck injuries, common colds, burns, cuts and other first aid applications. Class includes discussions, hands-on sessions, role-playing and handouts for emergency situations. Nov 13 & 14 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Alice_H)
ACUPRESSURE FIVE SPIRITS Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure No Text Required 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This class includes in-depth information on the Spirit of each of the Five Elements (Hun, Shen, Yi, Po, Zhi). We learn about what each Spirit is, including its psychological functions, psychospiritual issue, associations, and the capacities and abilities we have when each Spirit is balanced. We cover the details of how we look and feel when each of the spirits are out of balance, and we learn how to balance each of the spirits with acupressure and other ways. Session patterns and hands-on practice are included. June 12 & 13 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Janet_O)
ACUPRESSURE FOR ANIMALS No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $295 Non program price: $295 Learn to help your animal friends be healthier and happier by using touch techniques to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. Class will include animal communication skills, acupressure points for common conditions, injuries, emotional balancing, a daily tune-up and practice on live animals. Oct 15, 16 & 17 F, S, S F 5-9;S/S 10 - 2 (Graham_Q)
ACUPRESSURE FOR ANXIETY No Prerequisite No Text Required 3 Class Hours Program price: $30 Non program price: $30 May 3rd Monday 7 - 10pm (Janiece_P) Dec 20th Monday 7 - 10pm (Janiece_P)
ACUPRESSURE FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME No Prerequisite No Text Required, but bring pen and paper! 3 Class Hours Program price: $30 Non program price: $30 Techniques for preventing and relieving Carpal Tunnel. Learn exercises, acupoints and ergonomics that will assist you with the health of your hands. March 28th Monday 7 - 10pm (Janiece_P)
ACUPRESSURE FOR COMMON COMPLAINTS No Prerequisite Recommended Text: Potent Points 3 Class Hours Program price: $30 Non program price: $30 Learn points for relieving headaches, backaches, insomnia, anxiety, difficulty breathing, stomachaches, carpal tunnel and more. Self-help routines will be taught for each of these common complaints. Sept 13th Monday 6 - 9pm (Janiece_P)
ACUPRESSURE FOR HIV/AIDS No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Learn about the common conditions related to living with HIV/AIDS and Acupressure principles and techniques useful in balancing these conditions. Learn the 12 "Positive Points" that optimally address HIV conditions through hands on practice. Nov 27 & 28 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Tom_S)
ACUPRESSURE FOR INSOMNIA No Prerequisite No Text Required 2 Class Hours Program price: $30 Non program price: $30 In this class we will learn how to differentiate between a variety of styles of insomnia, and how to approach sessions where the patient is presenting insomnia as a chief complaint. Our approach to our treatments will include diet, exercise, traditional chinese herbal remedies(and a couple not so Chinese herbal remedies), and especially Hands On Sessions. The main topic will be Insomina, but this topic will stretch out to cover much more material about our natural cycles of yin and yang. We will discuss the treatments commonly used in healthcare today and hopefully see how we can be effective in helping clients see through to the other side of their Insomnia. Sept 20th Monday 7:30 - 10pm (Jason_F) Feb 28th Monday 7:30 - 10pm (Jason_F)
ACUPRESSURE FOR PARENTS AND KIDS No Prerequisite No Text Required 2 Class Hours Program price: $20 Non program price: $20 Bring your child and discover ways to support their well being with acupressure. You’ll learn acu-points for immunity, digestive health, restful sleep and overall strength. Parents get a chance to practice what they learn on their kids. Children ages 5 and up are welcome at no charge! Aug 3rd cancelled 3 - 5pm (Julia_K) Dec 28th Tuesday 3 - 5pm (Julia_K)
ACUPRESSURE FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Deepen your understanding of a woman's cycles using Traditional Chinese Medicine. We will use active and subtle modalities to address the balance of the monthly cycle and the life-long arc of menses. Acu-points and techniques are included for harmonizing liver qi or blood stagnation, spleen qi vacuity, blood deficiency, and kidney yin or yang deficiency - helping us address symptoms such as PMS, cramps, fibroids, and menopausal challenges. Feb 24 - March 17 Thursdays 7 - 10pm (Kathleen_D)
ACUPRESSURE OIL MASSAGE I Prerequisite: Basic Acupressure No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $255 Non program price: $305 Once you have experienced acupressure as a clothes-on massage, Acu-oil Massage class invites you to combine your acupressure awareness with the soothing, gliding, sweeping, next-to-the-skin strokes of oil massage. This combination coaxes connective tissue, muscles, and skin to relax and energy meridians to flow more smoothly. It is a doubly luscious experience for the client and doubly effective on the levels of traditional deep-tissue massage and acupressure healing energy work. In this class you will learn: Basic techniques of Swedish and Esalen oil massage Effective and discreet draping techniques Good body mechanics How to incorporate acu-points and meridians into a full body oil massage May 4 & 5 Tues, Wed 9am - 4pm (Alice_H) July 3 & 4 cancelled 10am - 5pm (Alice_H) Oct 4 & 5 Mon, Tues 10am - 5pm (Alice_H) Feb 26 & 27 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Alice_H)
ACUPRESSURE'S POTENT POINTS No Prerequisite No Text Required 2 Class Hours Program price: $20 Non program price: $20 May 21st Friday 7:30 - 10pm (Michael_G) Dec 1st Wednesday 7:30 - 10pm (Michael_G)
ACU-YOGA No Prerequisite Text Required: Acu-Yoga 12 Class Hours Program price: $255 Non program price: $305 Yoga and acupressure are both ancient Eastern body/mind/spirit healing practices. Acu-yoga combines the benefits of both in a graceful, flowing set of postures to flex and strengthen your body, stimulate your organ meridian flows of Qi, activate the 8 extraordinary vessels, relax and center your mind, and nurture your spirit. In this class you will learn: How to combine acupressure points with yoga postures for the benefit of your being on all levels--energetic, physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. The effects of meridian work and yoga postures on the charkas Deep Qi-enhancing breathing exercises Specific Acu-yoga postures for self-care of common stress related problems Acu-yoga exercises for teaching to clients May 18 & 19 cancelled 9am - 4pm (Michael_G) Sept 4 & 5 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Ananda_M) Nov 27 & 28 Weekend 10am - 5pm (TBA) March 30 & 31 Wed, Thurs 9am - 4pm (Ananda_M)
ACU-YOGA MEDITATIONS & SOUND HEALING No Prerequisite No Text Required 2 Class Hours Program price: $20 Non program price: $20 Change your vibration, relieve your stress, develop your spirituality. May 20th cancelled 7:30 - 10pm (Michael_G)
ADVANCED ACUPRESSURE CLASS Prerequisites: Basic & Int Acupressure Text Recommeded: Traditional Acupuncture 15 Class Hours Program price: $350 Non program price: $400 Advanced Acupressure brings you into the holistic and pervasive realms of the five elements of metal, water, wood, fire, and earth and how they relate to the energy flowing through the 12 organ meridians and to your body’s health, your personality, habits, and attitudes, and your relationships. Awareness of the five elements transforms how you view yourself, others, and the world around you. It also deepens your understanding of the 12 pulses, as you gain experience reading them. It enhances the information you receive as you touch the special assessment points, the alarm and yu acu-points. It permeates your understanding of your clients and of healing energy work. In this class you will learn: The unique personalities of the five elements and their corresponding organ meridians, emotions, senses, seasons, sounds, colors, and other characteristics The five elements' interrelationships in the cycles of creation (parent/child) and control (grandparent/grandchild) How to use the five elements in assessment of self and clients for deeper understanding and effectiveness of healing work Locations and uses of special assessment points, the alarm points for acute conditions and the yu points for chronic conditions May 22 & 23 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Alice_H) June 9 - July 14 Wednesdays 7:30 - 10pm (Janiece_P) June 26 & 27 Weekend* 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O) July 19 & 26 Mondays 9am - 5:30pm (Jenefer_J) Aug 28 & 29 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Alice_H) Sept 25 & 26 Weekend* 9am - 5:30pm (Kathleen_D) Nov 20 & 21 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Janet_O) Dec 2 - 30 Thursdays 7 - 10pm (Janiece_P) Jan 24 & 31 Mondays 9am - 5:30pm (Kathleen_D) Feb 19 & 20 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Alice_H) March 26 & 27 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O)
ADVANCED FIVE ELEMENTS Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 Learn to use 30 command points, tonification, sedation, and ‘lo’ points with pulse reading. Examine the five elements with the control and breeding cycles. June 5 & 6 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Alice_H) Nov 2 & 9 Tuesdays 9am - 5:30pm (Alice_H)
ADVANCED MERIDIANS-H SI B K Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure No Text Required 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This Acupressure class starts where Intermediate Acupressure ends. In these classes, in-depth information is provided on each meridian, including its uses, traditional associations, and spirit. For each point, the anatomical location, the uses, and the spiritual meanings of the name of the point are presented. An Acupressure session pattern is provided for each meridian, making it easier to implement in the sessions you give. The anatomical location of each point is practiced on another student, under supervision of the instructor to ensure accuracy. This is followed by hands-on practice, using the meridian in a session. Aug 21 & 22 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Janet_O) March 26 & 27 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Janet_O)
ADVANCED MERIDIANS-LU LI ST SP Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure No Text Required 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This Acupressure class starts where Intermediate Acupressure ends. In these classes, in-depth information is provided on each meridian, including its uses, traditional associations, and spirit. For each point, the anatomical location, the uses, and the spiritual meanings of the name of the point are presented. An Acupressure session pattern is provided for each meridian, making it easier to implement in the sessions you give. The anatomical location of each point is practiced on another student, under supervision of the instructor to ensure accuracy. This is followed by hands-on practice, using the meridian in a session. May 8 & 9 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Janet_O) Oct 30 & 31 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Janet_O)
ADVANCED MERIDIANS-P TW GB LIV Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure No Text Required 14 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This Acupressure class starts where Intermediate Acupressure ends. In these classes, in-depth information is provided on each meridian, including its uses, traditional associations, and spirit. For each point, the anatomical location, the uses, and the spiritual meanings of the name of the point are presented. An Acupressure session pattern is provided for each meridian, making it easier to implement in the sessions you give. The anatomical location of each point is practiced on another student, under supervision of the instructor to ensure accuracy. This is followed by hands-on practice, using the meridian in a session. Oct 2 & 3 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Janet_O)
ADVANCED PRACTICE SESSION Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Acupressure. No Text Required 2 Class Hours Program price: $0 Non program price: $0 The advanced session offers a clinical practice space for students and graduates. In addition, a group interaction forum is provided for students and graduates to ask questions, seek consultation and integrate skills learned in one’s previous studies. May 13th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) May 27th Thursday 5 -7pm (Jason_F) June 10th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) June 17th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) June 24th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) July 1st Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) July 8th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) July 22nd Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Aug 12th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Aug 26th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Sept 9th Thursday 5 -7pm (Kathleen_D) Sept 16th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Sept 23rd Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Sept 30th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Oct 14th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Oct 28th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Nov 4th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Nov 11th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Nov 18th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Dec 9th Thursday 5 -7pm (Kathleen_D) Dec 23rd Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Jan 13th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Jan 27th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Feb 10th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Feb 24th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) March 3rd Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) March 10th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) March 17th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) March 24th Thursday 5 -7pm (Brian_O)
AFTERNOON ACU-YOGA No Prerequisite No Text Required 1 Class Hours Program price: $12 Non program price: $12 Acu-Yoga is a system of exercises that integrates two ancient methods of healing, Acupressure and Yoga. Ananda offers yoga poses based on student ability for all meridians (energy lines) to balance and regulate the whole being. The practice promotes self-awareness and increases health and vitality. May 5th cancelled 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) May 12th Wednesday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) May 19th cancelled 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) May 26th cancelled 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) June 2nd Wednesday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) June 9th Wednesday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) June 16th Wednesday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) June 23rd Wednesday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) June 30th Wednesday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) July 7th Wednesday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) July 14th Wednesday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) July 21st cancelled 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) July 28th cancelled 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) Aug 4th Wednesday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) Aug 11th Wednesday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) Aug 20th Friday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) Aug 27th cancelled 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) Sept 3rd Friday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) Sept 10th cancelled 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) Sept 17th Friday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) Sept 24th Friday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) Oct 1st Friday 1 - 2pm (Ananda_M) Oct 8th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Oct 15th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Oct 22nd Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Oct 29th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Nov 5th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Nov 12th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Nov 19th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Nov 26th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Dec 3rd Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Dec 10th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Dec 17th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Jan 7th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Jan 14th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Jan 21st Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Jan 28th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Feb 4th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Feb 11th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Feb 18th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M) Feb 25th Fridays 1 - 2 pm (Ananda_M)
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY No Prerequisite Text Recommeded: Anatomy Coloring Book 18 Class Hours Program price: $385 Non program price: $435 Anatomy and Physiology is the perfect introduction to the intricate but fascinating language of the body. This. class is not only the study of the body’s structure and function, but a dynamic, hands-on experience of muscles and bones, joints and connective tissues, organs and the body’s network of systems. You explore and musculo-skeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, integumentary, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems not only as scientific realities but as energetic spheres communicating with each other through the meridian flows of Qi. As you bring your awareness of anatomy and physiology to interface with your understanding of acupressure, your healing sessions gain power, focus, and effectiveness. In this class you will learn: Major organs, systems, muscles, and bones of the body Anatomical landmarks and their relationship to acu-points Physiology of the body’s systems and how it relates to client assessment June 8, 15, 22 Tuesdays* 10am - 5pm (Alice_H) July 9 - 11 Weekend F6:30-9:30;S/S9-5:30 (Jim_D) Sept 14, 21, 28 Tuesdays* 10am - 5pm (Rebecca_K) Nov 12 - 14 Weekend F6:30-9:30;S/S9-5:30 (Jim_D) Dec 20 - 22 M,T,W 9am - 4pm (Alice_H) Feb 11 - 25 Fridays 10am - 5pm (Rebecca_K) March 18 - 20 Weekend F6:30-9:30;S/S9-5:30 (Kyle_M)
ANIMAL COMMUNICATION No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $297 Non program price: $297 Animals communicate in much the same way we do, and by understanding how our animal friends communicate, we can help them to lead healthier lives. Speaking with animals is an essential skill in order to help animals adjust to their domesticated world. We ask so much of them and the least we can do is to better understand them through communication. The focus of this class will be to learn how to send and receive messages with animals. You will learn how to prepare an animal for a trip to the Veterinarian, or to cope with your upcoming vacation away from them. Lasting behavior modification happens when you are able to understand why your animal is behaving the way that they do. Many times animals will change because of their love for their guardian, but not without being heard first. Fights between animals that live in the same household can be resolved by patiently communicating with them. Another part of class will focus on how to perform a remote healing session with an animal at a distance, and how to support an animal and their guardian during end-of-life times. The second and third day of class will be hands on with animals, and although you don’t need to bring an animal to participate, they are welcome. July 17 & 18 cancelled 10am - 5pm (Graham_Q)
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 This workshop applies the material learned in the Basic and Advanced Training programs. Through small-group interaction, students expand their assessment and clinical experience; develop point patterns and session plans. May 15 & 16 cancelled 10am - 5pm (Alice_H) June 30 & July 1 Wed, Thurs 9am - 4pm (Joseph_C) Sept 8 - 29 Wednesdays 7 - 10pm (Kathleen_D) Nov 30 & Dec 1 Tues, Wed 9am - 4pm (Alice_H) Feb 5 & 6 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Janet_O) March 25 & April 1 Fridays 10am - 5pm (Joseph_C)
ASHIATSU I (BAREFOOT SHIATSU) Prerequisite: Zen Shiatsu or Fundamentals No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $255 Non program price: $305 Take off your shoes and discover the healing power and sensitivity in your feet. This class combines shiatsu work and acu-point and meridian awareness with strategic use of rocking, sliding, and deep pressure foot techniques in a dance of healing. Ashiatsu is a perfect system to achieve deep pressure on clients while protecting your body and avoiding strain on your arms or back. Taught on floor mats. Required for Shiatsu Program. In this class you will learn: A full body routine in both prone and supine positions using both feet and hands How to use breath and good body mechanics How to apply the assessment process to Ashiatsu May 29 & 30 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Edward_S) Sept 13 - Oct 4 Mondays 7 - 10pm (Edward_S) Oct 16 & 17 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Edward_S) Jan 18 - Feb 8 Tuesdays 7 - 10pm (Edward_S)
ASHIATSU II Prerequisites: Ashiatsu I No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Expand the methods learned in the basic Ashiatsu class by adding seated position techniques, alternative lifts, and Ashiatsu that promotes even deeper balance. Gain a broader understanding of Ashiatsu theory, practice and anatomical landmarks. Aug 27 & Sept 3 cancelled 10am - 5pm (Edward_S) March 1 - 22 Tuesdays 7 - 10pm (Edward_S)
ASHIATSU SKILLS CLINIC Prerequisites: Ashiatsu I No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Technique, theory, rational observation and intuition are combined to produce a powerful strategy for healing. Specific attention is given to abdominal palpitation, pulse and face reading and special Ashiatsu patterns for common problems. May 17 - June 14;skip5/31 cancelled 7 - 10pm (Edward_S)
ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY (ABT) EXAMINATION PREPARATION No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 In this class you will receive training and coaching to help you prepare to pass the National Certification Exam. Using practice tests and role-playing, we will help you gain confidence with both the content and format of the test. Oct 6 & 7 Wed, Thurs 9am - 4pm (Joseph_C)
ASSESSMENT & APPLICATIONS I Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 Learn the four methods of Seeing, Hearing/ Listening, Smelling, and Touching. Learn to incorporate this information in assessing clients through the 8 Principals and 5 Elements. Sept 30 & Oct 1 Thurs, Fri 9am - 5:30pm (Joseph_C)
ASSESSMENT & APPLICATIONS II Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure; Assessment & Applications I No Text Required 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 Deeper study of the comparisons and contrasts of 8 Principles, 5 Elements Assessments, and their Clinical Applications. A major focus in this course is on 24 Zang Fu (Organ) patterns of disharmony that provide a key understanding TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) assessment and practice. Numerous significant systems of Acu-Points (Yuan-Source, Mu-Alarm, Luo-Connecting, etc.) are examined and their common usages explained. Nov 4 & 5 Thurs, Fri 9am - 5:30pm (Joseph_C)
BALANCING THE EMOTIONS USING THE MERIDIANS Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate Acupressure required; basic Tui Na helpful but not required No Text Required 14 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This acupressure course includes detailed information on the attitudes and emotions held within each of the 12 meridians, as well as describing what people say and do when a particular meridian is out of balance. The internal routes of the meridians are presented, along with how these internal routes explain our attitudes and feelings. The class includes Acupressure session patterns and hands-on practice that utilize a variety of meridians and points for emotional balance. Jan 15 & 16 Weekend 9:30am - 5:30pm (Janet_O)
BALANCING THE EXTRAORDINARY VESSELS No Prerequisite No Text Required 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This class starts where the Basic Acupressure Class leaves off, with respect to the Extraordinary Vessels. Students learn to harmonize deep, root imbalances through the use of these flows, thereby promoting structural integrity, creating yin/yang balance in many ways, enhancing physical well-being, and harmonizing the mind and Spirit. There is emphasis on emotional balancing using these flows. This class includes in-depth information on assessment and uses of each of the eight Extraordinary Vessels, as well as new acupressure session patterns and hands-on practice. June 26 & 27 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Janet_O)
BASIC ACUPRESSURE: EXTRAORDINARY CHANNELS AND POINTS No Prerequisite Text included: Basic booklet 15 Class Hours Program price: $350 Non program price: $400 Basic acupressure gives you a strong foundation in Jin Shin style acupressure and an introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine organ meridian theory. It also invites you into the mysterious, powerful realms of the “Strange Flows” or “Extraordinary Channels.” These primordial reservoirs of Qi help support the work of the organ-meridian flows in the body and act as Qi boosters. Through becoming familiar with specific acu-point combinations, you can stimulate these special channels of Qi. In this class you will learn: Location, benefits, and combinations of 40 main acupressure points The personalities and functions of the eight extraordinary channels How to match symptoms with acu-point and channel patterns Acu-point interrelationships, combinations, and formulas Flow patterns for stress reduction, immunity boosting, and hormonal balancing May 17 - 31 cancelled 10am - 4pm (Janiece_P) June 12 & 13 Weekend* 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O) July 24 & 25 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Joseph_C) Sept 2 - 30 Thursdays 7 - 10pm (Alice_H) Sept 11 & 12 Weekend* 9am - 5:30pm (Alice_H) Oct 23 & 24 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Kathleen_D) Nov 9 - 11 T,W,Th 10am - 4pm (Jason_F) Jan 22 & 23 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O) Feb 23 - March 30 Wednesdays 7:30 - 10pm (Janiece_P) March 5 & 6 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Alice_H)
BASIC LOMI LOMI No Prerequisite Recommended Text: Chi and Creativity 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Hawaiian Lomilomi massage is a traditional healing practice that affects cardiovascular, lymphatic, endocrine, digestive, nervous, and musculoskeletal systemsof the body in a soothing and dynamic way. Learn a basic Hawaiian Lomilomi full body (prone and supine) oil massage sequence. Learn a Hawaiian pule (prayer) for healing and Tiger's Breath Chi Kung sequence to make your body a vessel that is grounded, protected and vibrant with universal Chi. YouTube video showing Lomi Lomi with Kaleo Ching. July 10 & 11 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Kaleo_C) Jan 13 - 27 Thursdays 10am - 3pm (Kaleo_C)
BODY READING Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure No Text Required 14 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This Acupressure class will explore the various areas of the body (the way the head lies, facial features, shoulders, arms, hands, chest, waist, hips, back, legs, the way the feet point, etc.) to assess which meridians and extraordinary vessels are in need of harmonizing. The class will include hands-on practice, as well as integration of the body reading with pulse listening and hands-on palpation. Feb 19 & 20 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Janet_O)
BUSINESS PRACTICE AND ETHICS No Prerequisite No Text Required 4 Class Hours Program price: $100 Non program price: $150 This class bridges the healing art of acupressure and the practical craft of work in the world.. It covers the basics of running your own practice--building a client base, negotiating legal and business requirements, and working in a safe and ethical manner. It helps you cultivate a healthy relationship to the how’s and why’s of conducting a business. In this class you will learn: Ethical issues of the practitioner/client relationship Important aspects of starting and conducting a business: advertising, taxes, certification and business license requirements, fees to charge, professional associations, and insurance June 21st Monday* 6 - 10pm (Jenefer_J) Aug 2nd Monday 5 - 9pm (Janiece_P) Sept 29th Wednesday* 11am - 4pm (Janiece_P) Oct 19th Tuesday 6 - 10pm (Janiece_P) Nov 23rd Tuesday 9am - 1pm (Janiece_P) Jan 13th Thursday 6 - 10pm (Jenefer_J) March 21st Monday 6 - 10pm (Kathleen_D)
CHAIR SHIATSU No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Learn Shiatsu techniques to use on clients in a regular chair and a massage chair. Covers two chair Shiatsu routines: a short 10-minute and complete 30-minute session. Includes marketing and business ideas for on-site work. May 22 & 23 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Michael_G) Dec 9 & 10 Thurs, Fri 9am - 4pm (Michael_G)
CHAIR TUI NA No Prerequisite No Text Required 3 Class Hours Program price: $35 Non program price: $35 Chair massage can be dynamic and is fun to offer in a variety of settings. Learn ways to adapt the ease and movement of tui na, traditional chinese meridian massage, to both a standard chair and a massage chair. Learn to keep yourself flowing through tai chi stances as you work. Sept 1st Wednesday 7 - 10pm (Kathleen_D) March 14th Monday 7 - 10pm (Kathleen_D)
CHAKRA APPLICATIONS No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Explore the basis of the Chakras while learning methods to assess them, and identify energy blockages via verbal/visual intake, pendulum assessment, and hand scan. Practice Acu-Yoga exercises related to each Chakra. Learn the Power Point Balance sequence for Self-Care and as a tool to offer others. Chakra Connection, a full body energy balancing process will be demonstrated and practiced in class. June 16 & 23 cancelled 9am - 4pm (Tom_S) Feb 17 & 24 Thursdays 9am - 4pm (Tom_S)
CHAKRAS No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Learn how to balance the psyche through the Chakras. The emotional and mental states of each Chakra will be discussed, as well as the related organs and glands. Also learn the points and emotional correspondences for each Chakra. June 8 & 15 cancelled 10am - 5pm (Sylvia_N) Sept 18 & 19 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Sylvia_N) Feb 12 & 13 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Sylvia_N)
CHI GUNG FOR BODYWORKERS Recommended: Basic Level Course Required Text: Chi and Creativity 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 Learn Chi Kung physical postures and movement to maximize and deepen your healing practice, use your body and energy efficiently, and help prevent injury. Learn Chi Kung techniques to harvest cosmic energy, build your personal energy, promote cleansing and protection, and prevent burnout. Learn to apply Chi Kung energy techniques for transmitting energy in healing and bodywork. (This experiential class entails lots of learning Chi Kung techniques and applying them on the table. June 24 & 25 & July 2 Thurs, Fri 10am - 4pm (Kaleo_C) March 9 - 23 Wednesdays 10am - 4pm (Kaleo_C)
CHI KUNG PM No Prerequisite No Text Required 2 Class Hours Program price: $15 Non program price: $15 Nurture your Chi, your life force, and draw on Cosmic Chi and the deep wisdom of your own Inner being. Cultivate harmony on the physical, energetic, psychological, and spiritual levels. May 3rd Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) May 10th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) May 17th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) May 24th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) May 31st cancelled 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) June 7th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) June 14th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) June 21st Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) June 28th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) July 5th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) July 12th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) July 19th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) July 26th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Aug 2nd Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Aug 9th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Aug 16th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Aug 23rd cancelled 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Aug 30th cancelled 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Sept 6th cancelled 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Sept 13th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Sept 20th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Sept 27th Monday 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Oct 4th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Oct 11th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Oct 18th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Oct 25th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Nov 1st Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Nov 8th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Nov 15th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Nov 22nd Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Nov 29th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Dec 6th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Dec 13th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Dec 20th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Dec 27th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Jan 3rd Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Jan 10th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Jan 17th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Jan 24th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Jan 31st Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Feb 7th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Feb 14th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Feb 21st Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C) Feb 28th Mondays 5:30 - 7pm (Kaleo_C)
CHINESE ABDOMINAL MASSAGE No Prerequisite No Text Required 2 Class Hours Program price: $30 Non program price: $30 This class will give students an introduction to focused abdominal massage work, which can be incorporated into an Acupressure session. We will approach the belly using techniques and assessment primarily rooted in the tui-na tradition as taught at the AI. Attention will be given to working with the abdomen as a means of harmonizing the Five Elements, but we will also focus on specific meridian pathways and acupressure points. June 2nd Wednesday 7:30 - 10pm (Estevan_S) Dec 6th Monday 7 - 10pm (Estevan_S)
CHINESE HERBS FOR WOMEN Traditional Asian Theory; Tongue & Pulse Assessment No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Discuss the use of Chinese herbs for a variety of issues including PMS, menopause, pregnancy bladder and yeast infections. Learn traditional formulas and over-the counter products and Chinese patent medicines commonly used to address women’s problems. Focus on traditional Chinese Medicine assessment to learn how to use herbs safely. Aug 30 & 31 Mon, Tues 10am - 5pm (Sylvia_N) Jan 19 & 26 Wednesdays 9am - 4pm (Sylvia_N)
COUNSELING SKILLS No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Learn how to combine verbal techniques with bodywork to cultivate emotional healing. Work on your own attitudes that get in the way of being an effective counselor. Students also role play difficult situations for gaining new perspectives and awareness to work with clients toward resolution. Oct 16 & 17 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Alice_H)
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY No Prerequisite Text Required: Atlas of Human Anatomy 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 Introduces and explains the Craniosacral system. Learn techniques for harmonizing specific cranial bones and the sacrum. Develop palpation skills to balance the cranial rhythm while using key acupressure points. Supervised practice of fundamental Cranial Sacral Therapy Skills included. July 12 - skip Aug 2 - Aug 16 Mondays 7 - 10pm (Devon_W) Feb 28 - March 28 Mondays 7 - 10pm (Devon_W)
EMOTIONAL HEALING No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Learn how acupressure can facilitate emotional healing.for both self-treatment and for the treatment of others. Discover specific acupressure points for balancing your emotions such as anger, frustration, worry, depression, grief, fear, anxiety, and Post Traumic Stress Disorder. Learn how acupressure for emotional healing uses points, breathing and somatic skills to focus deep within the body, allowing what is blocked to surface, be expressed and released. As acupressure points open, healing energy increases awareness, awakens the roots of emotional problems, and facilitates long lasting healing. May 24 & 25 Mon, Tues 10am - 5pm (Michael_G) Dec 2 & 3 Thurs, Fri 10am - 5pm (Michael_G)
ETHICS & ENERGETICS No Prerequisite No Text Required 6 Class Hours Program price: $160 Non program price: $210 In this class we engage in a lively conversation about the ethical issues that arise in Bodywork and Energywork. Plainly stated, Ethics deals with what is the right or good thing to do in the various roles and situations we find ourselves in. Beginning with definitions of ethics provided by Chinese culture and medicine, we move into codes of ethics used in the modern practice of Asian Bodywork Therapy. Special attention is given to the energetic understanding of human interactions provided by Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our guiding principle "Treat Yourself & Your Client with Kindness & Respect" serves to keep the conversation practical, and open to exploring the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues Bodywork and Energywork bring up, and can help us grow through. Aug 12th Thursday 9am - 4pm (Joseph_C) Oct 11th Monday 10am - 5pm (Joseph_C) Feb 11th Friday 10am - 5pm (Joseph_C)
EVALUATION PREPARATION No Prerequisite No Text Required 3 Class Hours Program price: $0 Non program price: $0 Nov 23rd Tuesday 7 - 10pm (Jason_F) Jan 20th Thursday 7 - 10pm (Janiece_P) March 24th Thursday 7 - 10pm (Kathleen_D)
FACIAL ACUPRESSURE No Prerequisite No Text Required 6 Class Hours Program price: $75 Non program price: $75 Learn points that would benefit the condition and luster of the skin, relieve acne, sinus problems, jaw tension and headaches. Self-help techniques and exercises designed to relieve the tension and enhance the beauty of your face will be described and practiced. July 9th cancelled 10am - 5pm (Janiece_P) Jan 2nd Sunday 10am - 5pm (Janiece_P)
FUNDAMENTALS OF ACUPRESSURE No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $150 Non program price: $150 Welcome to acupressure! A great starting place for anyone interested in acupressure and Asian bodywork and a fun class to “try a little of everything.” It covers a variety of hands-on techniques combining the nurturing effects of focused touch with the thousands of years old healing wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupressure leads you in a deep understanding of the meridian pathways of energy in the body for maximum balance and integration of mind, body, and spirit. Whether you are a massage therapist wishing to deepen your healing work, a caring friend wanting to help others in your family and community, or a seeker desiring to learn self-care, acupressure is a powerful healing modality and life-enriching tool. In this class you will learn: A hands-on introduction to four main forms of acupressure: Jin Shin (mindful, gently focused touch of acu-points in purposeful patterns); Shiatsu (rhythmic massage with acu-point awareness); Reflexology (foot massage to benefit the entire body); and Do-In self-massage Specific locations of select potent acu-points Asian breathing and standing exercises for use with self and clients for stretching, centering, rejuvenation, stress relief, and hormonal balancing May 13 & 14 Thurs, Fri 10am - 5pm (Michael_G) June 5 & 6 Weekend* 9am - 4pm (Janiece_P) July 17 & 18 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Janiece_P) Aug 5 - 26 Thursdays 7 - 10pm (Janiece_P) Sept 7 & 8 Tues, Wed* 9am - 4pm (Janiece_P) Oct 9 & 10 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Kathleen_D) Nov 1 & 2 Mon, Tues 10am - 5pm (Estevan_S) Dec 11 & 12 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Michael_G) Jan 8 & 9 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Janiece_P) Jan 27 - Feb 17 Thursdays 7 - 10pm (Jason_F) March 2 & 3 Wed, Thurs 9am - 4pm (Joseph_C)
GRADUATION PREPARATION No Prerequisite No Text Required 3 Class Hours Program price: $0 Non program price: $0 May 13th Thursday 7 - 10pm (Kathleen_D) July 21st Wednesday 7 - 10pm (Janiece_P) Sept 15th Wednesday 7 - 10pm (Jason_F)
HEALING IMAGERY I Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Learn the four foundational skills of imagery. Practice these skills and receive feedback. Discuss practical ways of integrating Guided Imagery into your practice. Focus on special needs and advantages of combining bodywork, relaxation, and dialogue with Guided Imagery. Sept 1 & 2 cancelled 9am - 4pm (Joseph_C) March 10 & 17 Thursdays 9am - 4pm (Joseph_C)
HEALTH, HYGIENE & CONTRAINDICATIONS No Prerequisite No Text Required 6 Class Hours Program price: $160 Non program price: $210 Learn the best health practices for different illnesses. This class will teach hygiene for dealing with bodily fluids, rashes, respiratory expectorants, and blood. We will also cover the do’s and don’ts when encountering heart diseases, respiratory illness, diabetes and many more. May 28th Friday 10am - 5pm (Alice_H) Aug 16th Monday 11am - 5:30pm (Janiece_P) Nov 9 & 16 Tuesdays 7 - 10pm (Alice_H) March 7th Monday 10am - 5pm (Alice_H)
HISTOLOGY TISSUE MATTERS Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent No Text Required 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This class prepares students for the practical anatomy series of classes. A series a classes that studies the different types of tissues and structures which make up the human body, and explores these though palpation and visualization. June 21 & 28 Mondays 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D) Oct 23 & 24 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D)
HOLIDAY EMOTIONAL DISTRESS No Prerequisite No Text Required 2 Class Hours Program price: $25 Non program price: $25 Learn to work with holiday emotional distresses. Move beyond coping, towards healing. Nov 22nd Monday 7- 9:30 pm (Joseph_C)
INTEGRATED NUTRITION: EAST MEETS WEST No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Learn what foods support our emotional balance and contribute to depression, anxiety and chronic muscular pain. Key supplementation for balancing brain chemistry, nourishing nerves and building healthy joints and muscles will be discussed. Learn strategies for changing common destructive dietary habits, the physiology involved in a holistic nutritional approach and Chinese dietetics. Nov 12 & 19 Fridays 10am - 5pm (David_C-R)
INTERMEDIATE ACUPRESSURE: 12 ORGAN MERIDIANS Prerequisite: Basic Acupressure Text included: Int/Adv booklet 15 Class Hours Program price: $350 Non program price: $400 Intermediate Acupressure ties together all the points you learned in Basic Acupressure with the 12 organ meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It brings you into intimate relationship with the meridians as you trace their pathways and locate their most crucial acu-points near the surface of the body. You will discover the special functions and interactions of the organ meridians and how to use them to resolve imbalances and address systemic issues. You will experience how to hold acu-points with ever deepening sensitivity and awareness. In this class you will learn: Important acu-points and the direction of flow of each organ meridian Body/mind/spirit imbalances according to Traditional Chinese and their organ meridian associations How to read the 12 organ meridian pulses Body Clock awareness of diurnal Qi patterns Use and location of each meridian’s source, entry, exit, and lo points How energy enters and exits, transforms and moves throughout the body May 8 & 9 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O) June 19 & 20 Weekend* 9am - 5:30pm (Alice_H) July 5 & 12 Mondays 9am - 5:30pm (Jason_F) Aug 7 & 8 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Janiece_P) Sept 18 & 19 Weekend* 9am - 5:30pm (Janet_O) Oct 7 - Nov 11 Thursdays 7:30 - 10pm (Alice_H) Nov 6 & 7 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O) Dec 13 - 15 M,T,W 10am - 4pm (Jason_F) Feb 5 & 6 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Kathleen_D) March 12 & 13 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Janet_O)
INTRODUCTION TO ACUPRESSURE No Prerequisite No Text Required 4 Class Hours Program price: $0 Non program price: $0 This class will be a playful short version of AI's Fundamentals of Acupressure class. Designed to get your friends and family into Acupressure. May 12th Wednesday 1pm - 5pm (Joseph_C)
INTUITIVE ACUPRESSURE No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Develop intuitive skills to enhance your acupressure practice for trusting your inner guidance. Learn to sense, feel and see energy, connect with healing guides, create boundaries, and cultivate your awareness. June 19 & 20 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Sylvia_N) Sept 10 & 17 Fridays 10am - 5pm (Sylvia_N) Dec 11 & 12 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Sylvia_N) March 3 & 4 Thurs, Fri 9am - 4pm (Sylvia_N)
LOOKING WITHIN: FIVE WINDOWS OF SPIRIT No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Experience the inner vital Gifts that each of the Five Windows of Spirit (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, Wood) offer. Using dynamic visual slideshows interlaced with compassionate inquiry, see and hear how these energetics appear in nature, your self & others. Explore which gifts are yours or your clients most common points of view and expression. Develop your practitioner skills through simple & enjoyable practices that deepen your artful questioning, and connection with your clients. Use points to support and open the windows of spirit that are showing up in your client's life for their healing. June 7 & 14 Mondays 9am - 4pm (Keith_S) Feb 7 & 14 Mondays 9am - 4pm (Keith_S)
MAJOR MEDICAL DISORDERS Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure Text Required: Tsubo 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 Study the mechanisms involved in major medical disorders to provide a more accurate assessment of clients. Learn about your own level of skill and knowledge so you know when and how to refer clients to appropriate specialists. Explore the changes, loss and emotional aspects involved in major medical illnesses. Dec 13 - 15 M,T,W 10am - 4pm (Alice_H)
MEDICAL QI GONG I, WIND & WATER STYLE Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure No Text Required 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 Wind & Water Medical Qi Gong has been developed by Brian O'Dea, L. Ac. Medical Qi Gong has existed for thousands of years, and is an ancient branch of Asian Bodywork Therapy. Medical Qigong refers to a range of therapeutic methods, including applied Tai Chi/Qi Gong philosophy, movement and methods of moving energy. Grounded in ancient Chinese philosophy combined with meridian and point theory, this form balances energy (qi), blood, and body fluid flow from the inside. The goal is to balance and enhance, to cultivate, a practitioners energy and to then use that enhanced energy to facilitate the creation of greater health and balance in their clients. Practitioners cultivated intention and particular body movements are used to guide the qi in healthy directions. Tai Chi/Qi Gong exercises, theory, applications, and practice are all included. The term "Medical" is not meant to connote that this work is a form of medicine. The term is used in China to denote this kind of Asian Bodywork Therapy, to differentiate it from Qi Gong movement exercises for personal use. Both the AOBTA and NCCAOM recognize "Medical Qi Gong" as a form of Asian bodywork. July 31 & Aug 1 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O) Jan 8 & 9 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O)
MERIDIAN LOMI LOMI Recommended: Intermediate Acupressure Class Recommended Text: Chi and Creativity 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Hawaiian Lomilomi massage is a traditional healing practice, using hands and forearms in kneading, gliding strokes and joint mobilization techniques. It affects the organ meridian, cardiovascular, lymphatic, endocrine, digestive, nervous, and musculoskeletal systemsof the body in a soothing and dynamic way. It is the rhythm of the ocean -- deep and penetrating, gentle and swaying. It reaches into the physical, energetic, emotional, and spiritual levels of the body. Aug 7 & 8 cancelled 10am - 5pm (Kaleo_C)
MOXA, CUPPING & MAGNETS Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Through lecture, group discussion and applications students learn to use materials that influence the meridians and overall harmony. Learn how moxa heats areas and systems, cupping dredges and drains, relieving blocks, and magnets direct flow to harmonize functions and systems. This class will help you to understand these effective healing methods and tools using hands-on experience. Sept 25 & 26 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Brian_O) Jan 29 & 30 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Brian_O)
NEUROMUSCULAR TECHNIQUES FOR STRETCHING AND STRENGTHENING: FOUNDATIONS Prerequisites: Tissue Matters (Histology) Text Required: Anatomy of Movement 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This class prepares students for the Stretching & NMT regional application classes. A series that studies and explores (through application) the different types of techniques which affect one’s ROM, muscle tone, coordination, and posture. This series is designed for anyone who wishes to develop versatility and precision with the use of stretching and neuromuscular techniques to optimize the balance of these qualities. Sept 11 & 12 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D) Feb 3 & 4 Thurs, Fri 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D)
NEUROMUSCULAR TECHNIQUES FOR STRETCHING AND STRENGTHENING: UPPER BODY Prerequisites: Stretching and NMT- Foundations Text Required: Anatomy of Movement 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This class is one of a series that studies and explores (through application) the different types of techniques which affect one’s ROM, muscle tone, coordination, and posture. This series is designed for anyone who wishes to develop versatility and precision with the use of stretching and neuromuscular techniques to optimize the balance of these qualities. Nov 29 & Dec 6 Mondays 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D)
OPEN HOUSE No Prerequisite No Text Required 2 Class Hours Program price: $0 Non program price: $0 Open House May 6th Thursday 6 - 8pm (Janiece_P) June 3rd Thursday 6 - 8pm (Janiece_P) July 1st Thursday 6 - 8pm (Janiece_P) Aug 5th Thursday 6 - 8pm (Janiece_P) Sept 2nd Thursday 6 - 8pm (Janiece_P) Oct 7th Thursday 6 - 8pm (TBA) Nov 3rd Wednesday 6 - 8pm (TBA) Dec 2nd Thursday 6 - 8pm (TBA) Jan 6th Thursday 6 - 8pm (TBA) Feb 3rd Thursday 6 - 8pm (TBA) March 3rd Thursday 6 - 8pm (TBA)
PHYSIOLOGY Prerequisites: Basic Anatomy and Physiology Class No Text Required 8 Class Hours Program price: $175 Non program price: $175 Explore the basic functions of the body’s organ systems with a fresh Western perspective and practical applications. Learn about the physiology of touch, pressure and pain, blood and immune function, blood sugar regulation, the digestivejourney and respiratory roles in maintaining homeostatic balance. Come excited and leave amazed at how incredible the human body is. Oct 29th Friday 9am - 5:30pm (Kimberly_T) Jan 7th Friday 9am - 5:30pm (Kimberly_T)
PRACTICAL ANATOMY: FOREARM AND HAND Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction Required: Trail Guide to the Body 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel’s Trail Guide to the Body. Dec 4 & 5 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D)
PRACTICAL ANATOMY: HEAD & NECK Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction Required: Trail Guide to the Body 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel’s Trail Guide to the Body. Jan 10 & 17 Mondays 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D)
PRACTICAL ANATOMY: SHOULDER AND ARM Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction Required: Trail Guide to the Body 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel’s Trail Guide to the Body. Aug 2 & 9 Mondays 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D)
PRACTICAL ANATOMY: TORSO, SPINE & THORAX Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction Required: Trail Guide to the Body 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel’s Trail Guide to the Body. May 29 & 30 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D)
PRACTICAL ANATOMY: INTRODUCTION Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent Required: Trail Guide to the Body 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This class prepares students for the practical anatomy series of classes. A series a classes that studies the different types of tissues and structures which make up the human body, and explores these though palpation and visualization. May 1 & 2 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D) Oct 18 & 25 Mondays 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D) Jan 22 & 23 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D)
PRACTICAL ANATOMY: VISCERA Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction Required: Trail Guide to the Body 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel’s Trail Guide to the Body. March 28 & April 4 Mondays 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D)
PRACTICAL TREATMENT POINTS Prerequisites: Basic & Int Acupressure No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Learn hands-on techniques for locating points. This class will cover how to relieve many common ailments such as nausea, indigestion, colds, and bronchitis. Explore clinical applications of various health conditions. Aug 10 - 31 cancelled 7 - 10pm (Frank_C) Oct 14 - Nov 4 Thursdays 7 - 10pm (Frank_C)
PRACTICE SESSION No Prerequisite No Text Required 2 Class Hours Program price: $0 Non program price: $0 SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE SESSION A minimum of 4 sessions are required for our Basic Training Program. Each Wednesday from 5 to 7 pm we offer students of all levels an opportunity to practice with other students and ask questions of the faculty supervisor, at no additional cost. Current students and graduates are welcome to attend! May 2nd Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) May 5th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) May 9th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) May 12th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) May 16th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) May 19th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) May 23th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) May 26th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Kathleen_D) May 30th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) June 2nd Wednesday 5 -7pm (Kathleen_D) June 6th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) June 9th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) June 13th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) June 16th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) June 20th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) June 23rd Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) June 27th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) June 30th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) July 4th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) July 7th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) July 11th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) July 14th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Kathleen_D) July 18th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) July 21st Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) July 25th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) July 28th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Aug 1st Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Aug 4th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Aug 8th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Aug 11th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Aug 15th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Aug 18th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Marta_V) Aug 22nd Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Aug 25th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Aug 29th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Sept 1st Wednesday 5 -7pm (Kathleen_D) Sept 5th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Sept 8th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Kathleen_D) Sept 12th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Sept 15th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Sept 19th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Sept 22nd Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Sept 26th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Sept 29th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Oct 3rd Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Oct 6th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Oct 10th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Oct 13th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Oct 17th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Oct 20th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Oct 24th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Oct 27th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Oct 31st Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Nov 3rd Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Nov 7th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Nov 10th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Nov 14th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Nov 17th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Nov 21st Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Nov 24th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Nov 28th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Dec 1st Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Dec 5th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Dec 8th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Kathleen_D) Dec 12th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Dec 15th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Dec 19th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Dec 22nd Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Dec 26th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Jan 2nd Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Jan 5th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Jan 9th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Jan 12th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Jan 16th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Jan 19th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Jan 23rd Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Jan 26th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Jan 30th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Feb 2nd Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Feb 6th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Feb 9th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Feb 13th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Feb 16th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Kathleen_D) Feb 20th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) Feb 23rd Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) Feb 27th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) March 2nd Wednesday 5 -7pm (Kathleen_D) March 6th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) March 9th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) March 13th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) March 16th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) March 20th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) March 23rd Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O) March 27th Sunday 7 - 9pm (Jason_F) March 30th Wednesday 5 -7pm (Brian_O)
PREGNANCY & BIRTHING I No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Students will learn acupressure, bodywork techniques, aromatherapy, holistic remedies, and self-help prenatal yoga for all trimesters in pregnancy. We will cover common discomforts and complications associated with pregnancy, as well as contraindications. Approaches of western medicine vs. ancient wisdom will be discussed for a balanced knowledge of how to help the pregnant woman make educated choices for a healthy pregnancy. Jan 31 - Feb 21 Mondays 7 - 10pm (Marta_V)
PULSE & TONGUE ASSESSMENT Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure Text Required: The Web That Has No Weaver 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 Utilize both theory and assessment techniques based on face and tongue observation and pulse reading. Apply the 8 parameters and 5 elements to pulse and tongue reading in selecting acupressure point formulas. Oct 9 & 10 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O)
REFLEXOLOGY & ACUPRESSURE No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $255 Non program price: $305 Reflexology is focused massage of feet, hands, or ears to activate nerve endings that connect to specific parts of the body. The 12 organ meridians also have powerful acu-points in these regions. Combining reflexology with acupressure invites you to give a local foot, hand, or ear massage that benefits the entire body via the nervous and meridian systems. In this class you will learn: Foot, hand, and ear massage techniques to engage reflexology points and acu-points How to assess clients using Acu-reflexology Acu-reflexology self-care for teaching to clients June 3 - 24 Thursdays* 7 - 10pm (Kathleen_D) Aug 14 & 15 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Ananda_M) Sept 15 & 16 Wed, Thurs* 9am - 4pm (Alice_H) Nov 15 & 22 Mondays 10am - 5pm (Kathleen_D) Jan 15 & 16 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Alice_H) March 22 & 23 Tues, Wed 9am - 4pm (Ananda_M)
REFLEXOLOGY 2 No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 ACU-REFEXOLOGY Level 2 invites you to expand your sense of touch and appreciation for natural self-healing. Many civilizations have practiced Acupressure and Reflexology for well-being. In this 2-day class you learn Reflexology nerve ending points for the digestive, lymphatic and skeletal system and study the landscape of the sole's. Your feet are a 'map of consciousness'. Your newfound language connects you then to Acupressure points and meridian pathways. Acu-Reflexology is designed to assess your clients overall intervals of harmony. The Acu-Reflexology 2 offers active session plans to natural well-being and happy feet. Oct 15 & 22 Fridays 9am - 4pm (Ananda_M)
REIKI Prerequisites: Basic & Int Acupressure No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Reiki, a gentle hands-on healing technique, stimulates the body's own wisdom to get to the cause of the problem. Learn how to use your hands to channel universal healing energy. Nov 6 & 7 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Tom_W)
REIKI FOR ANIMALS No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $297 Non program price: $297 Reiki means "universal life-force energy." It has proven to be very powerful and effective in working with animals. During a Reiki session, the practitioner places his or her hands in a number of positions on the animal's body, and the healing universal life energy is transmitted to wherever it needs to go in the body. The practitioner acts as an energy channel. Reiki works at the deep levels the “body-mind,” facilitating healing energy to flow freely and stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself on a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level. The Class is held at the East Bay Center for the Blind, Inc. Map to this location is here. Aug 7 & 8 cancelled 10am - 5pm (Tom_W)
RELEASING BACK TENSION & PAIN No Prerequisite No Text Required 3 Class Hours Program price: $35 Non program price: $35 Learn how to relieve chronic and acute back pain and tension for yourself and others. A series of self-help exercises and acupressure back care techniques will be described, demonstrated and practiced. Aug 16th Monday 7 - 10pm (Kathy_C) Oct 5th Tuesday 7 - 10pm (Kathy_C) Feb 7th Monday 7 - 10pm (Kathy_C)
RELEASING SHOULDER & NECK No Prerequisite No Text Required 3 Class Hours Program price: $35 Non program price: $35 This class presents an acupressure point formula for relieving shoulder and neck tension. Key acupressure points and effective techniques for relieving tension on yourself and others will be demonstrated and practiced. July 19th Monday 7 - 10pm (Janiece_P) Jan 24th Monday 7 - 10pm (Janiece_P)
SKIN BRUSHING No Prerequisite No Text Required 3 Class Hours Program price: $20 Non program price: $20 Learn about the functions of the skin, benefits of skin brushing, and guidelines / precautions for implementing the Vital-Chi Skin Brushing self-care protocol developed by Dr. Bruce Berkowsky. Purpose: To provide an opportunity for learning about skin brushing and a protocol, based on the lymphatic system, to initiate a self care skin brushing regime. July 8th Thursday 7 - 10pm -- Materials fee $15 (Tom_S) Jan 10th Monday 7 - 10pm (Tom_S)
SPIRIT OF THE POINTS Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Explore the hidden meanings of points through significant associations, images and metaphors within the Chinese medicine tradition. Learn key spirit functions of a point within the context of the five elements. What makes a point resonate with the spirit of one person and not another? How does a point unlock stagnation that is impeding our vibrant health and well-being? Learn how to cultivate your own understanding of points. Learn five easy acupressure flows that can be used on their own, or combined with any style of Asian bodywork. June 22 & 29 Tuesdays 9am - 4pm (Keith_S) Nov 1 & 8 Mondays 10am - 5pm (Keith_S)
TABLE SHIATSU Prerequisites: Basic & Int Acupressure; Zen Shiatsu No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Can’t work on the floor? Want to integrate shiatsu and other modalities? Work on a table. Learn how to utilize Shiatsu techniques on a massage table. Use proper body mechanics to ensure a longer bodywork life. Learn the breath - finger pressure dance for the best energy balancing results. Explore ways to increase energy flow with the client. Sept 4 & 5 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Alice_H) Dec 7 & 8 Tues, Wed 9am - 4pm (Alice_H)
TABLE THAI MASSAGE No Prerequisite No Text Required 14 Class Hours Program price: $285 Non program price: $335 Learn how to use powerful Yoga-like stretches along with Shiatsu and other bodywork skills to perform a full-body Thai massage routine for the table. Aug 28 & 29 Now $50 less Weekend 9am - 5pm (Katie_C)
TAI CHI No Prerequisite No Text Required 1 Class Hours Program price: $12 Non program price: $12 Build your personal energy through gentle Tai Chi and Chi Gung exercises. May 2nd Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) May 9th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) May 16th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) May 23th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) May 30th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) June 6th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) June 13th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) June 20th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) June 27th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) July 4th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) July 11th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) July 18th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) July 25th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Aug 1st Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Aug 8th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Aug 15th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Aug 22nd Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Aug 29th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Sept 5th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Sept 12th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Sept 19th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Sept 26th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Oct 3rd Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Oct 10th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Oct 17th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Oct 24th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Oct 31st Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Nov 7th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Nov 14th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Nov 21st Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Nov 28th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Dec 5th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Dec 7th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Jason_F) Dec 12th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Dec 19th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Dec 26th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Jan 2nd Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Jan 10th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Jan 16th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Jan 23rd Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Jan 30th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Feb 6th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Feb 13th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Feb 20th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) Feb 27th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) March 6th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) March 13th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) March 20th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F) March 27th Sunday 6 -7pm (Jason_F)
TAI QI No Prerequisite No Text Required 2 Class Hours Program price: $12 Non program price: $12 Build your personal energy through gentle Tai Chi and Chi Gung exercises. May 4th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) May 11th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) May 18th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) May 25th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Jason_F) June 1st Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Jason_F) June 8th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) June 15th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) June 22nd Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) June 29th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) July 6th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) July 13th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) July 20th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) July 27th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Aug 3rd Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Aug 10th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Aug 17th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Aug 24th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Aug 31st Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Sept 7th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Sept 14th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Sept 21st Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Sept 28th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Oct 5th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Oct 12th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Oct 19th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Oct 26th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Nov 2nd Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Nov 9th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Nov 16th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Nov 23rd Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Nov 30th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Dec 14th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Dec 21st Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Jan 4th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Jan 11th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Jan 18th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Jan 25th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Feb 1st Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Feb 8th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Feb 15th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) Feb 22nd Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) March 1st Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) March 8th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) March 15th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) March 22nd,11 Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O) March 29th Tuesday 5:30 - 7pm (Brian_O)
THAI BELLY No Prerequisite No Text Required 14 Class Hours Program price: $335 Non program price: $385 Learn abdominal assessment and palpation. Special attention will be given to opening the breath and traditional Thai massage methods for approaching this vulnerable and powerful healing area of the body. Feb 26 & 27 Weekend 9am - 5pm (Katie_C)
THAI MASSAGE: FRONT & BACK No Prerequisite No Text Required 14 Class Hours Program price: $335 Non program price: $385 Learn how to use powerful Yoga-like stretches along with Shiatsu and other bodywork skills. Perform a full-body routine covering the front, back, and legs in prone and supine positions. March 12 & 13 Weekend 9am - 5pm (Katie_C)
TOUCH FOR HEALTH No Prerequisite Text Required: Touch for Health 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Learn to use muscle testing and points to derive information about structural, emotional, and nutritional imbalances. July 24 & 25 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Alice_H) Jan 11 & 12 Tues, Wed 9am - 4pm (Alice_H)
TOUCHING EMOTION No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Encounter and explore the Emotions from the point of view of Traditional Chinese Medicine. By interpreting the Chinese characters for the Seven Emotions (and related concepts) we find specific Acupressure points we can use to influence emotional balance and emotional healing. Students will learn new points and flow patterns, along with deeper uses of points and flow patterns they may already know. The traditional concept of the “Art of the Heart” is shared as a way to relate powerfully and positively to the profound energies of human emotional life. June 9 & 10 cancelled 9am - 4pm (Joseph_C) Dec 16 & 17 Thurs, Fri 10am - 5pm (Joseph_C)
TOUCHING SPIRIT No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Explore the traditional Chinese ideas relating to the unity of Mind, Body, and Spirit. Study the Chinese characters for the Five Aspects of Shen/Spirit andthe acupressure points that allow us to literally “touch spirit.” Learn how to incorporate these “spirit points” into your assessments and sessions. May 6 & 7 Thurs, Fri 10am - 5pm (Joseph_C) Jan 5 & 6 Wed, Thurs 9am - 4pm (Joseph_C)
TOUCHING SPIRIT TOO! No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 Exploration of the traditional Chinese characters and concepts central to the practice of Acupressure. In this class we will focus on the Three Treasures (Jing/Essence, Qi/Energy & Shen/Spirit), the concepts of Prenatal & Postnatal Qi, the Dan Tian, along with acupressure points and flows that allow us to Cultivate our energies in ways that support our healing and evolution as “Spirits in the Material World”. Learn how to incorporate these “spirit points” into your assessments and sessions. July 16 & 23 cancelled 10am - 5pm (Joseph_C)
TRADITIONAL ASIAN THEORY I No Prerequisite No Text Required 14 Class Hours Program price: $335 Non program price: $385 Learn to assess a person’s condition using the eight principles, common organ theory of Zang Fu, the six pathogenic factors as well as the theory of Qi, blood, Jing Qi, and Shen. July 14 & 15 Wed, Thurs 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O) Feb 15 & 16 Tues, Wed 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O)
TRADITIONAL ASIAN THEORY II Prerequisites: Traditional Asian Theory I No Text Required 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 Continue with theories of Asian therapy presented in Traditional Asian Theory I. Learn to assess a person’s condition efficiently and accurately, integrating information on the tongue, pulse, face, and symptoms. Sessions plans are supplied for each syndrome. Aug 18 & 19 cancelled 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O) March 1 & 2 Tues, Wed 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O)
TUI NA APPLICATIONS YANG Prerequisites:Tui Na Foundation No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 In this class we will combine the framework of Five Element assessment with Tui Na range of motion techniques in order to address a variety of common complaints - special focus on pain relief. May 10 & 11 Mon, Tues 10am - 5pm (Jason_F) Oct 14 & 21 Thursdays 10am - 5pm (Kathleen_D)
TUI NA APPLICATIONS YIN Prerequisites:Tui Na Foundation No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $310 Non program price: $360 This class focuses on the energetic movement in points and flows, bringing the subtle aspects of Tui Na into play to facilitate the balance of the Five Elements - special focus on emotional balance. July 6 & 7 Tues, Wed 9am - 4pm (Kathleen_D) Jan 21 & 28 Tues, Wed 9am - 4pm (Jason_F)
TUI NA FOUNDATIONS: (CHINESE MASSAGE) No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $255 Non program price: $305 Learn the traditional active style for moving qi in the body. 12 primary hand techniques and their variations along with range of motion techniques are incorporated into a full-body pattern for prone and supine work. Emphasis is given to maintaining tai chi stances while working for the benefit of both practitioner and client. Class includes self-massage, T’ai Chi and Qi Gong exercises. Primarily table work, there is also an introduction to barefoot tui na. May 1 & 2 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Brian_O) May 17 - June 14;skip 5/31 cancelled 6 - 9pm (Kathleen_D) June 16 & 23 Wednesdays* 9am - 4pm (Brian_O) July 20 & 21 cancelled 9am - 4pm (Jason_F) Aug 21 & 22 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Brian_O) Sept 22 & 23 Wed, Thurs* 9am - 4pm (Brian_O) Oct 6 - 27 Wednesdays 7 - 10pm (Kathleen_D) Oct 30 & 31 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Brian_O) Nov 16 & 17 Tues, Wed 9am - 4pm (Jason_F) Dec 18 & 19 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Brian_O) Jan 7 & 14 Fridays 10am - 5pm (Jason_F) Feb 12 & 13 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Brian_O) March 14 & 16 Mon, Wed 9am - 4pm (Kathleen_D)
TUI NA II Prerequisites: Tui Na I No Text Required 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 The advanced Tui Na classes apply Traditional Asian Theories and present new hand techniques and range of motion. Tui Na II emphasizes large range of motion techniques for moving the Blood strongly. Learn Tai Chi animal movements, Pa Kua (the 8 Gates) and the Wu Xing (five phases). July 3 & 4 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O) Nov 20 & 21 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O) March 5 & 6 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O)
TUI NA III Prerequisites: Tui Na I No Text Required 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 The advanced Tui Na classes apply Traditional Asian Theories and present new hand techniques and range of motion. Tui Na III emphasizes diagonal range of motion and how to address points with the 5 element hand. Learn Tai Chi animal movements, Pa Kua (the 8 Gates) and the Wu Xing (five phases). Aug 14 & 15 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O) March 19 & 20 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Brian_O)
TUI NA: SPORTS APPLICATIONS Prerequisites: Tui Na I No Text Required 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 Apply Tui Na techniques to sports related needs such as injury prevention, performance enhancement and recovery. This hands-on class will present an overview of the needs of an athlete. Learn pre-event massage, post-event massage, and how to tailor Tui Na sessions to the needs of specific sports. Injury management techniques as well as proper methods to warm-up and cool-down during a workout session will also be covered. Sept 20 & 27 Mondays 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D) April 2 & 3 Weekend 9am - 5:30pm (Jim_D)
WORLD RECORD ACUPRESSURE CLASS No Prerequisite No Text Required 2 Class Hours Program price: $20 Non program price: $20 View and participate in demonstrations of hands on healing work. Sept 26th Register by 5pm 9/26! Sunday 5:30pm - 7pm (Joseph_C)
YI YONG QI GONG No Prerequisite No Text Required 1 Class Hours Program price: $12 Non program price: $12 We focus on the awareness and development of Qi for self-healing and to share with others so as to assist in their healing process. Each class also covers one or more Chinese characters related to healing and energetic awareness to help deepen our understanding of the eastern philosophies and practices of health and healing. May 6th Thursday 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) May 13th Thursday 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) May 20th Thursday 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) May 27th Thursday 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) June 3rd Thursday 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) June 10th Thursday 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) June 17th Thursday 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) June 24th Thursday 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Sept 9th Thursday 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Sept 16th Thursday 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Sept 23rd Thursday 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Sept 30th Thursday 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Oct 7th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Oct 14th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Oct 21st Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Oct 28th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Nov 4th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Nov 11th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Nov 18th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Nov 25th cancelled 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Dec 2nd Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Dec 9th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Dec 16th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Dec 23rd cancelled 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Dec 30th cancelled 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Jan 6th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Jan 13th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Jan 20th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Jan 27th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Feb 3rd Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Feb 10th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Feb 17th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C) Feb 24th Thursdays 8:45 - 9:45am (Joseph_C)
ZEN SHIATSU No Prerequisite No Text Required 12 Class Hours Program price: $255 Non program price: $305 Zen Shiatsu. engages gentle rhythmic compression with acu-point and meridian focus in coordination with the breath of both practitioner and client for powerful relaxation and release. It employs the basic techniques of Masanaga style shiatsu and is traditionally worked on the floor, where you engage your body in alignment with gravity for deep effect. Taught on floor mats. Required for Shiatsu Program. In this class you will learn: An integrated style of Shiatsu that stimulates acu-points and meridians and releases tension in the neck, shoulders, back, legs, and face How to give a full body session that incorporates range of motion and stretching How to move rhythmically, purposefully, gracefully How to use your hands, arms, and entire body effectively and without strain How to incorporate breath awareness of self and client into the massage rhythm May 15 & 16 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Michael_G) June 2 & 9 Wednesdays* 9am - 4pm (Alice_H) July 8 - 29 cancelled 7 - 10pm (Martina_K) July 31 & Aug 1 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Kathy_K) Sept 9 & 10 Thurs, Fri* 9am - 4pm (Alice_H) Oct 11 - Nov 1 Mondays 7 - 10pm (Alice_H) Nov 3 & 4 Wed, Thurs 9am - 4pm (Kathy_K) Dec 4 & 5 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Michael_G) Jan 29 & 30 Weekend 10am - 5pm (Kathy K) March 9 & 10 Wed, Thurs 9am - 4pm (Alice_H)
ZEN SHIATSU FOR COMMON COMPLAINTS Prerequisites: Zen Shiatsu Text Required: Zen Shiatsu 15 Class Hours Program price: $360 Non program price: $410 Learn advanced Zen Shiatsu techniques along with potent points and meridian do’s and don’ts. Home therapy and exercises will be taught to address common complaints and promote healing. Refinement of the Zen Shiatsu form and body mechanics will be demonstrated and practiced in class. Aug 13 & 20 Fridays 9am - 5:30pm (Kathy_K) March 11 & 18 Fridays 9am - 5:30pm (Kathy K)
ZODIAC AND THE FOUR PILLARS No Prerequisite No Text Required 3 Class Hours Program price: $30 Non program price: $30 In exploring an understanding of ourselves and our Five Elements, Natal Astrology offers us a significant body of information. in these few hours, we will find the 4 Pillar Zodiac Animal signs of our year, month, day, and hour, and then use this information to find the 5 element configuration we were born with. June 21st Monday 7 - 10pm (Jason_F) Nov 8th Monday 7 - 10pm (Jason_F)

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