Acupressure Institute: Certified Massage School Trainings in Shiatsu, Tuina, Qigong and Reiki

150-Hour Program Policies

Program Description Class Descriptions Program Policies

You can begin taking classes or a program at any time. We offer on-going classes which you can choose from to fit your schedule. Classes are offered mornings, evenings, and weekends (year-round). Class schedules are published twice a year. Enrolled students can review most classes for free on a space available basis.

Course Length: The length of time needed to complete the 150 hours ranges from one month to one year. Four-week intensives are usually offered 5 times a year. See current class schedule.

Class Size: Class enrollment is limited, ranging in size from 4 to 22 students.

Methods of Instruction include hands-on demonstrations, lecture presentations, and supervised clinical practice sessions. Some classes may also have teacher training students available to assist the instructor.

Enrollment: Students must be 18 years or older. To enroll, call for a counseling appointment or send a completed application with your tuition or down payment.

Supervised Clinical Practice Sessions: Each Wednesday from 5 to 7pm the Institute offers students of all levels an opportunity to practice with other students and ask questions of the faculty supervisor, at no additional cost.

Documenting Clinical Practice: Students are required to submit 7 case studies and 5 assignments (totalling 12 write-ups) to their evaluating instructor in typewritten form. A case study includes the client's background, complaints, points used, and results. Guidelines for these write-ups are provided at the time of enrollment.

Evaluation/Consultation: After completion of 90% of the classes, students turn in their 12 write-ups to the core instructor of their choice. Upon successful completion of a one hour verbal and hands-on evaluation, the student will receive a diploma.
No written exams.

Course Materials: Class sheets and booklets are provided at no charge. A reading list of other recommended materials is available upon request.

Objective: Acupressurist (Masseur/Masseuse) DOT 334.374.010 Shiatsu Practitioner (Masseur/Masseuse) DOT 334.374.010
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