Explore the ways Traditional Chinese Medicine perceives and attends to body/mind/spirit. Learn to assess the body using traditional pulse and tongue assessment. Learn advanced applications of Five Element theory. Study the hands-on techniques of Tui Na (Chinese Meridian Massage), Shiatsu, Ashiatsu and/or Medical Qi Gong in depth. In addition to studying these hands-on techniques you may also study the uses of magnets, moxabustion and cupping along with exploring Asian dietary theory and Chinese herbal patent formulas. Our 150-hr Basic training (or prior bodywork training) is a prerequisite for this program.

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

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

7 Required Primary Classes

ABT Exam Prep • Acupressure-Five Spirits • Acupressure-Uplifting the Heart • Advanced Five Elements • Advanced Meridians-H SI B K • Advanced Meridians-Lu LI St Sp • Advanced Meridians-P TW GB Liv • Ashiatsu 1 (Foundations), 2, 3 • Ashiatsu Skills Clinic • Assessment & Applications I, II • Chair Shiatsu • Chi Gung for Bodyworkers • Histology • Looking Within: 5 Windows of Spirit • Medical Qi Gong 1, 2, 3 • Moxa, Cupping & Magnets • Nutrition East-West • NMT for Stretching & Strengthening (any from the series) • Practical Anatomy Introduction • Practical Anatomy (any from the series) • Practical Treat Points • Spirit of the Points • Table Shiatsu • Touching Emotion • Touching Spirit • Touching Spirit, Too! • Traditional Asian Theory I, II • Tui Na 1 (Foundations), 2, 3 • Tui Na Applications Yang • Tui Na Applications Yin • Zen Shiatsu 1 (Foundations) • Zen Shiatsu for Common Complaints (2)

Choose any 2 Elective Classes

Choose any 4 Elective Classes

Choose 2 Required ABT Theory Classes 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