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A total of nine classes are required
for the Basic Program: six required classes and three electives. To
recieve the 150-hour Acupressure Certificate you have a choice of
any three basic electives. In order to recieve the 150-hour Shiatsu
certificate*, you must take Zen Shiatsu, Ashiatsu, and Tui Na as the
three electives. Please see suggested
class sequence.
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REQUIRED CLASSES
Fundamentals
of Acupressure
Basic Acupressure
Intermediate Acupressure
Advanced Acupressure
Anatomy & Physiology
Business Practice and Ethics |
BASIC ELECTIVES
Acupressure
Oil Massage
Acu-Yoga
Ashiatsu
I *
Reflexology & Acupressure
Touch for Health
Tui Na
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Zen Shiatsu * |
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REQUIRED CLASSES
FUNDAMENTALS OF ACUPRESSURE
Four-week class or weekend workshop
No prerequisite
12 Class Hours
- A hands-on introduction
to the main forms of acupressure: Shiatsu, Reflexology, Do-In,
and Jin Shin
- Learn specific
point location, self-acupressure methods, and Asian breathing
exercises
BASIC
ACUPRESSURE: Extraordinary Channels and Points
Six-week class or weekend workshop
No prerequisite
Text included: Basic Booklet
15 Class Hours
- Over 40 main
acupressure points and how to use and combine them
- Learn the eight
extraordinary channels and associated symptoms
- Study point
interrelationships, combinations, and formulas
INTERMEDIATE
ACUPRESSURE: 12 Organ Meridians
Six-week class or weekend workshop
Prerequisite: Basic Acupressure Class
Text included: Intermediate / Advanced Booklet
15 Class Hours
- Learn the points
and direction of each organ meridian
- Understand traditional
imbalances and organ associations
- Learn meridian
pulse reading and traditional face reading
- Study the body
clock; including the use and location of source, entry / exit
points
- Learn about
movement and transformation of energy throughout the body
ADVANCED
ACUPRESSURE
Six-week class or weekend workshop
Prerequisites: Basic & Intermediate Acupressure Classes
Text Recommended: Traditional Acupuncture: Law of the Five
Elements
15 Class Hours
- Study the correlations
between the five senses, seasons, climate, and color
- Learn about
the five elements' interrelationships among meridians
- Find out about
alarm, yu, and source points: their uses and locations
- Students will
also be introduced to moxibustion techniques
ANATOMY
& PHYSIOLOGY
Six-week class or weekend workshop
No prerequisite
Text Recommended: Anatomy Coloring Book
18 Class Hours
- Students are
given an overview of anatomical and physiological interrelationships
- Learn major
organs, musculatures, systems, and bones of the body
- Learn anatomical
positions of acupressure points
BUSINESS PRACTICE AND
ETHICS
One day class
No prerequisite
4 Class Hours
- Covers ethical
issues and important aspects of doing business: advertising,
taxes, license requirements, fees to charge, professional associations,
and insurance.
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ELECTIVE
CLASSES
ACUPRESSURE
OIL MASSAGE
Four-week class or weekend workshop
Prerequisite: Basic Acupressure
12 Class Hours
- Learn basic
techniques of Swedish and Esalen massage. Emphasis is placed
on draping and good body mechanics. Acupressure points and meridians
are incorporated into a full body oil massage.
ACU-YOGA
Four-week class or weekend workshop
No prerequisite
Text Required: Acu-Yoga
12 Class Hours
- Learn to combine
acupressure points with yoga postures for self-treatment. This
class emphasizes working with the meridians and chakras, deep
breathing exercises and self-care for common stress related
problems.
ASHIATSU
I (Barefoot Shiatsu)
Four-week class or weekend workshop
Prerequisite: Zen Shiatsu or Fundamentals of Acupressure
12 Class Hours
- Learn a full
body treatment in both prone and supine positions using both
feet and hands. Discover how to use breath and body mechanics.
Explore the assessment process in giving Ashiatsu. Taught on
floor mats.
- Required for
Shiatsu Program
REFLEXOLOGY
& ACUPRESSURE
Four-week class or weekend workshop
No prerequisite
12 Class Hours
- Course covers
foot, hand, and ear reflexology points as well as acupressure
massage and reflexology techniques.
TOUCH
FOR HEALTH
Four-week class or weekend workshop
Suggested prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure
Text Required: Touch for Health
12 Class Hours
- Learn to use
muscle testing and points to derive information about structural,
emotional, and nutritional imbalances
TUI
NA I (Chinese Massage)
Four-week class or weekend workshop
No prerequisite
12 Class Hours
- Learn 13 hand
techniques, self-massage, Tao Yen, T'ai Chi and Qi Gong exercises.
Apply techniques and range of motion through clothing, usually
on the table. Based on wind and water Feng Shui, a full body
approach for the client and practitioner.
- Required for
Shiatsu Program
ZEN
SHIATSU
Four-week class or weekend workshop
12 Class Hours
- This class demonstrates
an integrated style of Shiatsu that stimulates points and releases
tension in the neck, shoulders, back, legs, and face. Learn
how to give a full body session that incorporates range of motion
and stretching. Taught on floor mats.
- Required for
Shiatsu Program
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SUGGESTED CLASS SEQUENCE
There is flexibility in the order
classes can be taken. You can take the beginning classes listed
below in any order. Once you complete a few beginning classes,
you can take any classes in the middle of the program. Choose
classes that best fit your schedule.
Beginning Classes
o Fundamentals of Acupressure
o Basic Acupressure
o Reflexology & Acupressure
o Zen Shiatsu
o Acu-Yoga
o Tui Na: Chinese Massage
Middle of the Program
o Intermediate Acupressure
o Anatomy & Physiology
o Acupressure Oil Massage
o Ashiatsu (Barefoot Shiatsu)
End of Program
o Advanced Acupressure Class
o Touch for Health
o Business Practice & Ethics
o Evaluation & Consultation
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