Learn how to apply acupressure and neuro-muscular trigger points for relieving pain. Discover how to enhance an athlete's performance, increase muscle tone and physical endurance. Learn stretches, points and bodywork skills for warm-ups before an athletic event and warm-down routines for after strenuous exercise. Discover how Asian bodywork can give athletes the competitive edge and how these ancient techniques can be a vital treatment for enhancing sport medicine. Learn specific acupressure points and hands-on techniques for relieving injuries, the theory behind this ancient healing art and specific pains in the body. The Acupressure Institute's 150-hour Basic training or the completion of a bodywork program is a prerequisite.

• 5 Primary Classes
  
• 2 Elective Classes
  
• 2 ABT Theory Class
  
• 1 Advanced Anatomy Class
  
• 1 Apprenticeship Training Class
  

• 7 Primary Classes
  
• 4 Elective Classes
  
• 2 ABT Theory Class
  
• 1 Advanced Anatomy Class
  
• 1 Apprenticeship Training Class
  

7 Required Primary Classes

ABT Test Preparation • Acu-Yoga • Acupressure First Aid • Advanced Five Elements • Advanced Meridians (any from the series) • Ashiatsu I • Ashiatsu II • Ashiatsu III • Ashiatsu Skills Clinic • Assessment & Applications I, II • Chi Gung for Bodyworkers • Histology • Major Medical Disorders • Moxa, Cupping, and Magnets • NMT for Stretching & Strengthening (any from the series) • Practical Anatomy Introduction • Practical Anatomy (any from the series) • Sports Lower Bodywork • Sports Upper Bodywork • Sports Tui Na • Table Shiatsu • Thai Massage for the Belly • Thai Massage: Front & Back • Thai Massage: Sides & Seated • Traditional Asian Theory I, II • Tui Na I (Chinese Massage) • Tui Na II (Chinese Massage) • Tui Na III (Chinese Massage)

Choose any 2 Elective Classes

Choose any 4 Elective Classes

Choose 2 Required ABT Theory Class from the following:
• Assessment & Applications I, II
• ABT Test Preparation
• Traditional Asian Theory I, II
• Advanced Five Elements
• Advanced Meridians (any from the series)

Choose 1 Required Advanced Anatomy Class
• Histology
• Practical Anatomy Introduction
• Practical Anatomy (any from the series)
• NMT for Stretching & Strengthening
(any from the series)

1 Apprenticeship Training Class is Required

Additional Program Requirements:
30 Hour Specialization Project
9 Hours Energy Enhancement Classes
10 Hours Clinical Practice Sessions
10 Clinical Case Studies
1 Hour Project Consultation
1 Hour Final Evaluation