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ABUSE ISSUES
Prerequisites: Basic & Int Acupressure No Text Required
Learn to deal with physical, emotional, and sexual abuse issues in a session. Unlock when and why people remember and forget abuses. Class discussions include; parental relationships, healing through meditation, statistics of abuse and much more. Discover how trust, compassion and safety are the foundations for dealing with abuse issues. |
ACU ONCOLOGY MASSAGE IA
Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Acupressure or Consent of the Instructor Text Required: Medicine Hands by Gayle MacDonald
Based on the philosophy of “first do no harm” students will learn about cancer, cancer treatment in the 21st century and how hands on compassionate care such as acupressure, massage, and bodywork can assist those living with cancer. We will learn cautions, contraindications and how to work well and safely with people dealing with cancer.Through patients stories, poetry and selected readings by Rachel Naomi Remen, Larry LeShan and others we will explore the psychological and social aspects of having cancer, and our own reactions and relationship with cancer. |
ACU ONCOLOGY MASSAGE IB
Prerequisite: Acu-Oncology 1A No Text Required
We will learn simple, powerful and effective ways of using Acu-Reflexology and the Back Shu Points when working with people living with cancer. Students will learn to work with a Medical History Intake Form, and how to communicate well with cancer patients and other health professionals we may encounter in providing care to cancer patients. The third day of class students will have a supervised opportunity to work with a cancer patient. |
ACU ONCOLOGY MASSAGE IIA
Prerequisite: Acu-Oncology 1A & 1B No Text Required
In this class we will learn and explore the use of complementary therapies with people living with cancer. Specifically students will learn further Acu-points for symptom relief, the application of Jin Shin Flow patterns in cancer care and the use of “Roxabustion”© (the use of hot stones and ayurvedic oils) in providing sessions to cancer patients. |
ACU ONCOLOGY MASSAGE IIB
Prerequisite: Acu-Oncology 1A & 1B, Acu-Oncology 2A No Text Required
In this class students will exchange of sessions with other students by doing a detailed intake, developing a personalized treatment plan and then providing an Acu-Oncology Massage session. Depending on the progress and process of the group the second day of class my include session with volunteer cancer patients, and the third day of class will include sessions with volunteer cancer patients and possibly a visit to a local cancer treatment center to provide sessions on site. |
ACU-ONCOLOGY 1: BLENDING EAST WITH WEST
No Prerequisite No Text Required
Acu-Oncology I: Massage for People Living with Cancer © Blending East & West
About cancer and cancer treatments in the 21st century, and how hands on compassionate care such as acupressure and bodywork can assist those living with cancer
How to support the internal organs during disease, treatment and recovery
How to address symptoms directly by understanding how the organs “network”
How to mitigate the side effects of treatment and symptoms of disease, such as low blood counts, nausea, fatigue, neuropathy, weakness in the limbs, and GI tract disorders
How to strengthen the immune system
The importance of Ayurvedic oils for cancer care
Psychological aspects of living w/ a potentially fatal disease & how that may impact the immune system. |
ACU-ONCOLOGY MASSAGE II
Prerequisite: Acu-Oncology I No Text Required
Acu-Oncology Massage II: Integrating Complementary Therapiesrecognize the influence each organ manifests physically and behaviorally.
We will also explore energy fields & cancer by working with the Chakras and sound; exploring sound as a healing tool and how it has been used for cancer care. We will also practice Roxabustion™ ~ integrating hot stones on acupressure points along with Ayurvedic oils from India.
This class will help you enhance your bodywork protocol by adding specific acupressure points to address different signs & symptoms of disease and treatments. We will also have Clinic time were we work with volunteer clients living with cancer. |
ACU-ONCOLOGY MASSAGE III
Prerequisite: Acu-Oncology I, Acu-Oncology II No Text Required
Acu-Oncology Massage III: Deepening into Life & Death
Explore the connections between cancer and post traumatic stress disorder; lymphedema and acupressure; our own relationships to death and dying; working with clients in the dying process.
There will be one day of class when students will work on each other.
There will be two days of class when students will practice with volunteers who are living with cancer.
The physiology, biochemistry and symptoms of trauma
Situations in which having cancer and treatments may be perceived as "danger" for the body
The usefullness of bodywork, including Acupressure, in approaching symptoms of PTSD
(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Appropriate communication to use when interacting with a client in a state of trauma. |
ACUPRESSURE BODY PSYCHOLOGY
Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
ACUPRESSURE CLINIC
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
ACUPRESSURE ENERGETICS
Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure No Text Required
This class covers various topics of for balancing Mental/Emotional Consciousness, as well as revitalizing Spirit. Points, session patterns, and hands-on practice are provided to (1) return to simplicity and melt away pre-occupations, (2) create celestial alignment to move on our true path in life, (3) close the dead parts inside people, revitalizing them, so all becomes “gold” and precious, and (4) other ways to balance emotions and Spirit. |
ACUPRESSURE FIRST AID
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
ACUPRESSURE FIVE SPIRITS
Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
ACUPRESSURE FOR ANIMALS
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
ACUPRESSURE FOR HIV/AIDS
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
ACUPRESSURE FOR MENOPAUSE
Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required
Appreciating menopause from both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western physiological approaches enables you to better support female friends, family and clients. Information and suggestions for making a smooth transition during menopause will be covered. Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, osteoporosis, and alternatives to hormone replacement therapy will be discussed. Sensitize your ability to understand body imbalances, refine your TCM assessment skills, acupressure point applications and gain nutritional support. |
ACUPRESSURE FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
ACUPRESSURE: UPLIFTING THE HEART
Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure No Text Required
This class focuses on the Heart Meridian and its relationships with the other meridians that may be utilized to uplift the Heart and Spirit, as well as balance physical heart conditions. The class utilizes the story in the meanings of the names of points and their traditional uses, along with practical point combinations from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Session patterns and hands-on practice are included. |
ACUPRESSURE-OIL MASSAGE II
Prerequisites: Acupressure Oil Massage; Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required
Integrates Swedish and Esalen massage techniques with meridian and five element assessment skills. Learn how to assess your client through touch, physical body language clues and verbal communication along with intuition. Present and past injuries as well as emotional wounds are addressed. Good body mechanics are emphasized to increase practitioners’ effectiveness and decrease fatigue. |
ACUPRESSURE'S POTENT POINTS
No Prerequisite Text Required: Acupressure's Potent Points
Learn somatic self-care applications and the point location for relieving common ailments from A to Z. Discover Acu-Yoga, Chi Gong breathing exercises and how to relieve chronic shoulder tension, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, chronic fatigue, ankle sprains, carpal tunnel, wrist pain, toothache, backache, stiff neck, TMJ and more. Includes educational resources and career opportunities for going further in practicing acupressure and yoga. |
ACU-REFLEXOLOGY QI APPLICATIONS
No Prerequisite No Text Required
Learn massage guidelines for the lymphatic, digestive and skeletal system in the feet. Learn that your hands not only apply pressure but also transmit life energy. Focus on special needs and combine Acupressure points with nerve ending points. |
ACU-YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Prerequistes: Acu-Yoga & Basic Acupressure Text & Materials Required: Acu-Yoga Book & DVD
Learn how access the power of both Yoga Therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine by combining acupressure points with Yoga postures for relieving common ailments and emotional balancing. Study the location of the points stimulated in traditional Yoga postures and what meridians are activated. Learn what points can be held while in Yoga poses to enhance their benefits. Explore partner work, using acupressure techniques in Yoga postures. Discover how Chi Gong breathing exercises enhance stretching & meditation. Learn a Yoga exercise for balancing each organ meridian. Experience how to integrate acupressure points with mudra meditations, and sound healing to heighten healing experiences in your Yoga classes. An Acu-Yoga Teacher Certificate will be awarded upon completion. |
ADVANCED FIVE ELEMENTS
Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required
Learn to use 30 command points, tonification, sedation, and ‘lo’ points with pulse reading. Examine the five elements with the control and breeding cycles. |
ADVANCED MERIDIANS-H SI B K
Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
ADVANCED MERIDIANS-LU LI ST SP
Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
ADVANCED MERIDIANS-P TW GB LIV
Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
ANIMAL COMMUNICATION
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
ANMA: TRADITIONAL JAPANESE MASSAGE I
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
AROMATHERAPY & ACUPRESSURE
No Prerequisite No Text Required
Learn how to integrate aromatherapy with acupressure points for relaxation, common ailments, and emotional balancing. You will learn the uses and contra indications working with and blending essential oils. We will discuss and practice balancing points, source points, yu points, yin/yang, and the 5 elements with the ancient and therapeutic properties of essential oils. Experience having fun while making and using compresses, massage creams/lotions, spritzers, and roll-on oils for the points and meridians. |
AROMATHERAPY ACUPRESSURE 2
Prerequisite: Aromatherapy 2 No Text Required
Learn how to integrate aromatherapy with acupressure points for relaxation, common ailments, and emotional balancing. You will learn the uses and contraindications when working with essential oils. We will discuss and practice balancing potent points, source points, yu points, yin/yang, and the 5 elements with the ancient and therapeutic properties of essential oils. Experience having fun while making and using compresses, massage creams/lotions, spritzers, roll-on oils for points and more. You will have extra products to take home with you! |
ARTHRITIS RELIEF
No Prerequisite Text Required: Arthritis Relief at your Fingertips
Learn how to locate and stimulate 12 anti-inflammatory points. Practice easy Arthritis Relief stretch routines for the morning and evening will be covered. Participants will understand the principles for using Acupressure for relieving Arthritis and learn how to lead arthritis relief self-help groups. |
ASHIATSU II
Prerequisites: Ashiatsu I No Text Required
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. |
ASHIATSU III
Prerequisites: Ashiatsu I & II No Text Required
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. |
ASHIATSU SKILLS CLINIC
Prerequisites: Ashiatsu I No Text Required
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. |
ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY (ABT) EXAMINATION PREPARATION
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
ASSESSING THE FIVE ELEMENTS
Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required
Assessing the Five Elements encourages a deep exploration of the various facets of the elements, understanding the presence of the elemental dance in our own individual lives and learning to recognize the underlining virtues and imbalances within the Five Element paradigm. Through creative expression, meditation, group discussion and working with each other, we will learn to place ourselves in the elements in a balanced way to benefit the acupressure client and learn a focused system for assessment and treatment. |
ASSESSMENT & APPLICATIONS I
Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
ASSESSMENT & APPLICATIONS II
Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure; Assessment & Applications I No Text Required
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. |
BALANCING THE EMOTIONS USING THE MERIDIANS
Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate Acupressure required; basic Tui Na helpful but not required No Text Required
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. |
BALANCING THE EXTRAORDINARY MERIDIANS
Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure No Text Required
The Extraordinary Vessels provide the most powerful way to replenish our deep, formative energies. The Extraordinary Vessels emanate from the d'an tien, our energy center, and imbalances of this energy center are root imbalances. Balancing the Extraordinary Vessels creates harmony at the root level, correcting structural problems, while enhancing health and well-being within the body, mind, and spirit. This class includes in-depth information on assessment and uses of each of the eight Extraordinary Vessels. New acupressure session patterns and hands-on practice are included. |
BALANCING THE EXTRAORDINARY VESSELS
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
BASIC LOMI LOMI
No Prerequisite Recommended Text: Chi and Creativity
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. |
BODY PSYCHOLOGY
Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate Acupressure required; basic Tui Na helpful but not required No Text Required
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, as explained in the extended description. |
BODY READING
Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
BUDDHA PALM
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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BUDDHA PALMS CHI KUNG
No Prerequisite No Text Required
Buddha Palms is a gentle but powerful Chi Kung form for harvesting cosmic Chi and channeling it when practicing healing energy work. It activates the twelve organ meridians and the eight extraordinary vessels, unblocking and strengthening the practitioner's own Chi and at the same time accessing universal Chi. The hand postures are both meditative and energizing and can be done daily for a deepening awareness of how to access universal energy resources and care for personal energy reserves. |
CANCER AND THE EMOTIONS
No Prerequisite No Text Required
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can throw a person on to an emotional roller coaster. Critical decisions with long reaching consequences must be made at a time when the person is overwhelmed with shock, fear and/or anger. In addition, western cancer treatments have harsh side effects and a person’s powerful negative emotions can compromise their immune system. In this class we will learn and apply acupressure point patterns designed to support the immune system and to address issues such as shock, anxiety, self-image and memory loss. Most importantly we will focus on strengthening the “Shen”, (“Mind/Spirit”), in order to help our cancer clients ride the roller coaster with courage and grace. Class time includes gentle Qigong and visualization. |
CANCER TREATMENT SUPPORT
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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CHAIR SHIATSU
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
CHAKRA APPLICATIONS
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
CHAKRAS
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
CHI GUNG FOR BODYWORKERS
Recommended: Basic Level Course Required Text: Chi and Creativity
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
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CHI GUNG INTRODUCTION
No Prerequisite Required Text: Chi and Creativity
Learn Chi Kung exercises for flexibility and joint mobility, to
protect against arthritis and repetitive stress syndrome. This Chi
Kung form will also increase your energy and its flow, improve
functioning of your internal organs, and enhance your immune system.
Learn to ground, connect, expand, harvest and distribute Chi. This
class is excellent for bodyworkers, office workers, musicians, or
anyone who does lots of repetitive movement. |
CHINESE HERBS FOR WOMEN
Traditional Asian Theory; Tongue & Pulse Assessment No Text Required
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. |
CHINESE PATENT HERBS
No Prerequisite No Text Required
Learn how to use 30 patent formulas. Based on the 5 elements and yin yang balancing theories, these prepackaged popular herbal pills and ointments compliment acupressure meridian work. Learn how to choose appropriate formulas for basic conditions. |
COMPREHENDING CANCER
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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COUNSELING SKILLS
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
No Prerequisite Text Required: Atlas of Human Anatomy
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. |
ELDER CARE
Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required
Learn about life as one lives longer and longer. Explore the concerns of aging; bodily changes, emotional feelings of loss, loneliness and death. In the classroom we will role-play different scenarios when compassionately working with the elderly. The class visits an elder care facility where students work on the residents. This experience will heighten your awareness and change the way you relate to the wise elders in your life. |
EMOTIONAL BALANCING
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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EMOTIONAL HEALING
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
EMOTIONAL RELEASE
Prerequisites: Basic & Int Acupressure No Text Required
Emotions are a part of life for both the practitioner and client. Explore the dynamic and ways to deal with what you find. Learn to use communication and counseling skills. Discover how to guide and focus awareness to cultivate and facilitate an emotional release. Learn how to calm a client having an emotional release and bring clarity and calmness. Learn points and emotional correspondences for each Chakra. |
ETHICS & ENERGETICS
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
FIVE ELEMENT CHI GUNG
Recommended: Advanced Acupressure Class Required Text: Chi and Creativity
Deepen your awareness of the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese
Medicine in relationship to your organs, meridians, emotions, and
life process. Learn meridian body clock massage and a Five Element
Chi Kung movement form for health, harmony, and alchemical
embodiment. Learn Five Element sounds for emotional cleansing,
harmony and renewal of the internal organs. Experience guided imagery
relative to the inner alchemy of the Five Elements and create your
personal collage of your Five Element Medicine Wheel for deeper self
understanding. |
HEALING IMAGERY I
Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
HEALING IMAGERY II
Prerequisites: Healing Imagery I No Text Required
Develop and refine skills introduced in Healing Imagery I. Learn advanced Imagery skills such as Grounding, Evocative Imagery, Parts Work, Inner Conflict Resolution, and Inner Child Work. Focus on discussing selected case studies from students’ own practices. |
HEALTH, HYGIENE & CONTRAINDICATIONS
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
HISTOLOGY TISSUE MATTERS
Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent No Text Required
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. |
INTEGRATED NUTRITION: EAST MEETS WEST
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
INTRO TO PRACTICAL ANATOMY (PA)
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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INTUITIVE ACUPRESSURE
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
LOOKING WITHIN: FIVE WINDOWS OF SPIRIT
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
MAJOR MEDICAL DISORDERS
Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure Text Required: Tsubo
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. |
MEDICAL QI GONG I, WIND & WATER STYLE
Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
MEDICAL QI GONG II, WIND & WATER STYLE
Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure, Medical Qi Gong I No Text Required
This class continues and deepens the practice of cultivation begun in Medical Qi Gong I at an intermediate level.
Includes Tai Chi/Qi Gong exercises, theory, applications, and practice. |
MEDICAL QI GONG III, WIND & WATER STYLE
Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure, Medical Qi Gong 1, , Medical Qi Gong 2 No Text Required
This class further deepens the students cultivated practice of Medical Qi Gong, at more advanced level.
Includes Tai Chi/Qi Gong exercises, theory, applications, and practice. |
MERIDIAN LOMI LOMI
Recommended: Intermediate Acupressure Class Recommended Text: Chi and Creativity
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. |
MOXA, CUPPING & MAGNETS
Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
NEUROMUSCULAR TECHNIQUES FOR STRETCHING AND STRENGTHENING: FOUNDATIONS
Prerequisites: Tissue Matters (Histology) Text Required: Anatomy of Movement
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. |
NEUROMUSCULAR TECHNIQUES FOR STRETCHING AND STRENGTHENING: LOWER BODY
Prerequisites: Stretching and NMT- Foundations Text Required: Anatomy of Movement
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. |
NEUROMUSCULAR TECHNIQUES FOR STRETCHING AND STRENGTHENING: UPPER BODY
Prerequisites: Stretching and NMT- Foundations Text Required: Anatomy of Movement
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. |
PHYSIOLOGY
Prerequisites: Basic Anatomy and Physiology Class No Text Required
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. |
PRACTICAL ANATOMY: FOREARM AND HAND
Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction Required: Trail Guide to the Body
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. |
PRACTICAL ANATOMY: HEAD & NECK
Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction Required: Trail Guide to the Body
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. |
PRACTICAL ANATOMY: LEG AND FOOT
Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction Required: Trail Guide to the Body
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. |
PRACTICAL ANATOMY: SHOULDER AND ARM
Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction Required: Trail Guide to the Body
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. |
PRACTICAL ANATOMY: TORSO, SPINE & THORAX
Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction Required: Trail Guide to the Body
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. |
PRACTICAL ANATOMY: INTRODUCTION
Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent Required: Trail Guide to the Body
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. |
PRACTICAL ANATOMY: PELVIS AND THIGH
Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction Required: Trail Guide to the Body
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. |
PRACTICAL ANATOMY: VISCERA
Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction Required: Trail Guide to the Body
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. |
PRACTICAL TREATMENT POINTS
Prerequisites: Basic & Int Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
PREGNANCY & BIRTHING
No Prerequisite No Text Required
Explore the changes, risks and concerns of pregnancy. Learn about the birth process and how to support a birthing woman. Locate points to relieve pregnancy discomforts, facilitate birth, and progress labor. Learn about the forbidden points during pregnancy. Learn what points to use when the birth is overdue and for postpartum. |
PREGNANCY & BIRTHING I
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
PREGNANCY & BIRTHING II
Prerequisite: Pregnancy 1 No Text Required
Pregnancy & Birthing II; Labor, Postpartum Recovery, & Newborn Care
Students will learn acupressure, bodywork techniques, aromatherapy, holistic
remedies, and self-help yoga for labor, postpartum recovery, and newborn care.
We will cover topics including labor induction, pain relief, complications, and
postpartum challenges. Students will also learn how to help parents learn
acupressure for newborns who are experiencing birth trauma, colic, stress, and
more. Approaches of western medicine vs. ancient wisdom will be discussed for a
balanced knowledge of how to help the woman make educated decisions on how she
gives birth and beyond. |
PULSE & TONGUE ASSESSMENT
Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure Text Required: The Web That Has No Weaver
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. |
PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE
Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required
Integrates the material covered in the basic training classes and applies the points, meridians and flow patterns along with the techniques learned in elective classes into an hour professional session. Learn to apply simple assessment skills based on Extraordinary Channel applications, meridian and organ indications. Explore how to apply the specific flow patterns covered in the Basic Acupressure booklet, how to open a meridian, use master and source points, and the points selected in Acupressure’s Potent Points. |
REFLEXOLOGY 2
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
REIKI
Prerequisites: Basic & Int Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
REIKI AND THE MERIDIANS
Prerequisites: Reiki Level I & II and Intermediate Acupressure No Text Required
Learn to use Reiki techniques and symbols with meridian treatment patterns. Explore energy clearing, deep breathing, and spiritual themes to use with the meridians. Connect more deeply with the spiritual aspects of Meridian flows. Tap into your intuition for guidance while using Reiki to balance the meridians. Develop skills in channeling Reiki through Acupressure points using Reiki symbols. Learn how to attune Reiki energy, broaden your knowledge of Reiki techniques, learn to transmit Reiki with the breath, Biosyen Scanning, a method for healing the aura using Reiki, and how to send Reiki as a laser beam through the points. |
REIKI FOR ANIMALS
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
SPIRIT OF THE POINTS
Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
TABLE SHIATSU
Prerequisites: Basic & Int Acupressure; Zen Shiatsu No Text Required
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. |
TABLE THAI MASSAGE
No Prerequisite No Text Required
Thai massage is like an assisted yoga massage. It is profoundly effective in helping clients to stretch neglected muscles and increase range of motion and flexibility. This class covers core techniques from Northern Thai massage, including a full body routine, front and back, and adapts several floor techniques for use on the table.
In this class you will learn how to use yoga-like stretches and traditional Thai massage methods for the table |
TABLE THAI MASSAGE EXTENDED
No Prerequisite No Text Required
In this class you will learn how to give a traditional Thai Massage using your hands, knees, elbows and feet to apply a powerful series of yoga-like stretches, muscle compressions and joint mobilization techniques. Theses are taught on a massage table emphasizing good body mechanics. |
THAI BELLY
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
THAI MASSAGE 1
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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THAI MASSAGE 2
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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THAI MASSAGE: FRONT & BACK
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
THAI MASSAGE: SIDES & SEATED
No Prerequisite No Text Required
Learn a full body Thai massage using side position stretches. Discover arm stretches and techniques for releasing shoulder and neck tension in a seated position. |
TOUCH FOR HEALTH
No Prerequisite Text Required: Touch for Health
Learn to use muscle testing and points to derive information about structural, emotional, and nutritional imbalances. |
TOUCHING EMOTION
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
TOUCHING SPIRIT
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
TOUCHING SPIRIT TOO!
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
TRADITIONAL ASIAN THEORY I
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
TRADITIONAL ASIAN THEORY II
Prerequisites: Traditional Asian Theory I No Text Required
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. |
TUI NA APPLICATIONS YANG
Prerequisites:Tui Na Foundation No Text Required
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. |
TUI NA APPLICATIONS YIN
No Prerequisite No Text Required
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. |
TUI NA II
Prerequisites: Tui Na I No Text Required
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). |
TUI NA III
Prerequisites: Tui Na I No Text Required
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). |
TUI NA: SPORTS APPLICATIONS
Prerequisites: Tui Na I No Text Required
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. |
UPLIFTING THE HEART
Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure No Text Required
This class focuses on the Heart Meridian and its relationships with the other meridians that may be utilized to uplift the Heart and Spirit, as well as balance physical heart conditions. The class utilizes the story in the meanings of the names of points and their traditional uses, along with practical point combinations from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupressure session patterns and hands-on practice are included. |
WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES
Prerequisites: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure No Text Required
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. |
ZEN SHIATSU FOR COMMON COMPLAINTS
Prerequisites: Zen Shiatsu Text Required: Zen Shiatsu
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. |
ZEN SHIATSU II: COMMON COMPLAINTS
Prerequisites: Zen Shiatsu Text Required: Zen Shiatsu
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. |