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to provide elder care for an ever-growing population that often
does not get physically touched. Learn acupressure points and bodywork
skills for relieving arthritic aches and pains, the stresses of
aging, stiffness and chronic fatigue. Explore clinical hands-on
gentle techniques in a residential skilled nursing home located
in Berkeley. Develop palpation methods to balance the cranial rhythm
while using key acupressure points for enhancing memory and concentration.
Learn to lead self-acupressure techniques and easy breathing exercises
with therapeutic guided imagery for seniors living in adult community
settings. Discover gentle hands-on techniques to aid emotional balancing
as well as the physical needs of senior citizens such as arthritis
relief, aging process and major medical conditions. Completion of
the Acupressure Institute's 150 hour Basic Training or an equivalent
massage training program is required to enter this special healing
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Descriptions: ACUPRESSURE FIRST AID Prerequisites: None 12 Class Hours 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'S POTENT POINTS Prerequisite: None Text Required: Acupressure's Potent Points 12 Class Hours Provides hands-on point location, self-care, and clinical applications for relieving common ailments from A to Z for working with clients. ARTHRITIS RELIEF Prerequisites: Arthritis Relief at your Fingertips 10 Class Hours A self-treatment oriented class that teaches you how to use Arthritis Relief stretch routines and the application of twelve anti-inflammatory points to lead arthritis relief self-help groups. ASSESSMENT & APPLICATIONS I Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Acupressure Classes 15 Class Hours 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, Intermediate & Advanced Acupressure Classes; Assessment & Applications I 15 Class Hours 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. CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Text Required: Atlas of Human Anatomy 15 Class Hours 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, Intermediate & Advanced Acupressure Classes 14 Class Hours Learn to care for elderly patients in a clinical setting. Class includes field trip to the Chaparral House, a skilled nursing home located in Berkeley. HEALING IMAGERY I Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Acupressure Classes 12 Class Hours 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 Prerequisite: Healing Imagery I 12 Class Hours 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. MAJOR MEDICAL DISORDERS Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Acupressure Classes Text Required: Tsubo 15 Class Hours 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. PRACTICAL TREATMENT POINTS Prerequisites: Basic & Intermediate Acupressure Classes 10 Class Hours 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. REFLEXOLOGY & ACUPRESSURE (Basic Training Elective) Four-week class or weekend workshop Prerequisite: None 12 Class Hours Course covers foot, hand, and ear reflexology points as well as acupressure massage and reflexology techniques. REIKI Prerequisites: Basic and Intermediate Classes 12 Class Hours 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. SPIRIT OF THE POINTS Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Classes 10 Class Hours Learn the spiritual uses and meaning of points through the five elements Explore how the elements influence meridians Clinical practice in seeing, hearing, smelling, and questioning the patient is covered to further develop your assessment skills |
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1533 Shattuck Avenue * Berkeley, CA 94709
(800) 442-2232 (510) 845-1059
info@acupressureinstitute.com