Acupressure is one of the most effective treatments for relieving stress. Learn how to give professional acupressure sessions in an office chair or on-site massage chair and on a mat or massage table for releasing stress effectively. Learn several methods for relieving such stress disorders as headaches, insomnia, chronic fatigue and anxiety. Study how to utilize the mind through hypnosis and guided imagery. Discover Thai Massage, using therapeutic stretching in conjunction with acupressure and shiatsu. Also study stretching for self-care. In summary, you will learn four aspects of stress management: 1) point therapeutics, 2) acupressure techniques such as shiatsu, 3) theory of traditional Asian health care, and 4) hands-on stress reduction applications. Our 150-hour Basic training or the completion of a bodywork program is a prerequisite for this program.

• 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 • Acu-Yoga Teacher Training • Advanced Five Elements • Advanced Meridians (any from the series) • Assessment & Applications I, II • Chair Shiatsu • The Chakras • Chi Gung for Bodyworkers • Counseling Skills • Healing Imagery I • Healing Imagery II • Histology • NMT for Stretching & Strengthening (any from the series) • Practical Anatomy Introduction • Practical Anatomy (any from the series) • Practical Teaching Skills • Thai Massage for the Belly • Thai Massage: Front & Back • Thai Massage: Sides & Seated • Touching Spirit • Traditional Asian Theory I, II • Tui Na I (Chinese Massage) • Tui Na II (Chinese Massage) • Tui Na III (Chinese Massage) • Women's Health Issues • Zen Shiatsu for Common Complaints

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