| Advanced Five Elements |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Learn to use 30 command points, tonification, sedation, and lo points with pulse reading. Examine the five elements with the control and breeding cycles. |
| | Advanced Meridians-H SI B K |
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Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| This Acupressure class starts where Intermediate Acupressure ends. In these classes, in-depth information is provided on each meridian, including its uses, traditional associations, and spirit. For each point, the anatomical location, the uses, and the spiritual meanings of the name of the point are presented. An Acupressure session pattern is provided for each meridian, making it easier to implement in the sessions you give. The anatomical location of each point is practiced on another student, under supervision of the instructor to ensure accuracy. This is followed by hands-on practice, using the meridian in a session. |
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| Advanced Meridians-Lu LI St Sp |
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Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| This Acupressure class starts where Intermediate Acupressure ends. In these classes, in-depth information is provided on each meridian, including its uses, traditional associations, and spirit. For each point, the anatomical location, the uses, and the spiritual meanings of the name of the point are presented. An Acupressure session pattern is provided for each meridian, making it easier to implement in the sessions you give. The anatomical location of each point is practiced on another student, under supervision of the instructor to ensure accuracy. This is followed by hands-on practice, using the meridian in a session. |
| | Advanced Meridians-P TW GB Liv |
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Prerequisite: Intermediate Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| This Acupressure class starts where Intermediate Acupressure ends. In these classes, in-depth information is provided on each meridian, including its uses, traditional associations, and spirit. For each point, the anatomical location, the uses, and the spiritual meanings of the name of the point are presented. An Acupressure session pattern is provided for each meridian, making it easier to implement in the sessions you give. The anatomical location of each point is practiced on another student, under supervision of the instructor to ensure accuracy. This is followed by hands-on practice, using the meridian in a session. |
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| Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT) Examination Preparation |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| In this class you will receive training and coaching to help you prepare to pass the National Certification Exam. Using practice tests and role-playing, we will help you gain confidence with both the content and format of the test. |
| | Assessment & Applications 1 |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| 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. |
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| Assessment & Applications 2 |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure; Assessment & Applications I
Text Required: None |
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| Deeper study of the comparisons and contrasts of 8 Principles, 5 Elements Assessments, and their Clinical Applications. A major focus in this course is on 24 Zang Fu (Organ) patterns of disharmony that provide a key understanding TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) assessment and practice. Numerous significant systems of Acu-Points (Yuan-Source, Mu-Alarm, Luo-Connecting, etc.) are examined and their common usages explained. |
| | Balancing the Emotions Using the Meridians |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate Acupressure required; basic Tui Na helpful but not required
Text Required: None |
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| This acupressure course includes detailed information on the attitudes and emotions held within each of the 12 meridians, as well as describing what people say and do when a particular meridian is out of balance. The internal routes of the meridians are presented, along with how these internal routes explain our attitudes and feelings. The class includes Acupressure session patterns and hands-on practice that utilize a variety of meridians and points for emotional balance. |
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| Body Psychology |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate Acupressure required; basic Tui Na helpful but not required
Text Required: None |
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| Body Psychology explains the underlying emotions that create tension in the body, area by area. This class explores each body area (eyes, jaw, neck, shoulders, chest, abdomen, back, pelvis, arms, legs, hands, and feet) and associated emotional tension patterns. Acupressure session patterns are provided and practiced for alleviating tension in each area of the body. The Acupressure Body Psychology approach of this class is a heart-oriented system, as explained in the extended description. |
| | Chakra Applications |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Explore the basis of the Chakras while learning methods to assess them, and identify energy blockages via verbal/visual intake, pendulum assessment, and hand scan. Practice Acu-Yoga exercises related to each Chakra. Learn the Power Point Balance sequence for Self-Care and as a tool to offer others. Chakra Connection, a full body energy balancing process will be demonstrated and practiced in class. |
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| Chakras |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn how to balance the psyche through the Chakras. The emotional and mental states of each Chakra will be discussed, as well as the related organs and glands. Also learn the points and emotional correspondences for each Chakra. |
| | Emotional Healing |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: Recommended text: Acupressure for Emotional Healing |
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Learn how acupressure can facilitate emotional healing for both self-treatment and for the treatment of others. Discover specific acupressure points for balancing your emotions such as anger, frustration, worry, depression, grief, fear, anxiety, and Post Traumic Stress Disorder.
Learn how acupressure for emotional healing uses points, breathing and somatic skills to focus deep within the body, allowing what is blocked to surface, be expressed and released. As acupressure points open, healing energy increases awareness, awakens the roots of emotional problems, and facilitates long lasting healing. |
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| Emotional Release |
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Prerequisite: Basic & Int Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Emotions are a part of life for both the practitioner and client. Explore the dynamic and ways to deal with what you find. Learn to use communication and counseling skills. Discover how to guide and focus awareness to cultivate and facilitate an emotional release. Learn how to calm a client having an emotional release and bring clarity and calmness. Learn points and emotional correspondences for each Chakra. |
| | Healing Imagery 1 |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| 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. |
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| Healing Imagery 2 |
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Prerequisite: Healing Imagery 1
Text Required: None |
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| Develop and refine skills introduced in Healing Imagery 1. 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. |
| | Histology Tissue Matters |
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Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent
Text Required: None |
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| This class teaches the basic characteristics of the body's tissues; how they develop, behave, and heal. The 4 types of tissue or explored an anatomical/physiological level and clinical applications are put into context. |
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| Intuitive Acupressure |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Develop intuitive skills to enhance your acupressure practice for trusting your inner guidance. Learn to sense, feel and see energy, connect with healing guides, create boundaries, and cultivate your awareness. |
| | Neuromuscular Techniques for Stretching and Strengthening: Foundations |
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Prerequisite: Histology
Text Required: Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain |
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| This class prepares students for the Stretching & NMT regional application classes. A series that studies and explores (through application) the different types of techniques which affect one's ROM, muscle tone, coordination, and posture. This series is designed for anyone who wishes to develop versatility and precision with the use of stretching and neuromuscular techniques to optimize the balance of these qualities. |
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| Neuromuscular Techniques for Stretching and Strengthening: Lower Body |
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Prerequisite: Histology and NMT- Foundations
Text Required: Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores (through application) the different types of techniques which affect one's ROM, muscle tone, coordination, and posture. This series is designed for anyone who wishes to develop versatility and precision with the use of stretching and neuromuscular techniques to optimize the balance of these qualities. |
| | Neuromuscular Techniques for Stretching and Strengthening: Upper Body |
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Prerequisite: Histology and NMT- Foundations
Text Required: Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores (through application) the different types of techniques which affect one's ROM, muscle tone, coordination, and posture. This series is designed for anyone who wishes to develop versatility and precision with the use of stretching and neuromuscular techniques to optimize the balance of these qualities. |
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| Practical Anatomy: Forearm and Hand |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
| | Practical Anatomy: Head & Neck |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
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| Practical Anatomy: Leg and Foot |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
| | Practical Anatomy: Shoulder and Arm |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
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| Practical Anatomy: Torso, Spine & Thorax |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
| | Practical Anatomy: Introduction |
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Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class prepares students for the practical anatomy series of classes. A series a classes that studies the different types of tissues and structures which make up the human body, and explores these though palpation and visualization. |
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| Practical Anatomy: Pelvis and Thigh |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
| | Practical Anatomy: Viscera |
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Prerequisite: Practical Anatomy- Introduction
Text Required: Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel |
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| This class is one of a series that studies and explores the different types of tissues and structures that make up the human body. Class content very closely follows the format presented in Andrew Biel's Trail Guide to the Body. |
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| Practical Treatment Points |
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Prerequisite: Basic & Int Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| 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. |
| | Reiki |
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Prerequisite: Basic & Int Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| 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. |
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| Spirit of the Points |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Explore the hidden meanings of points through significant associations, images and metaphors within the Chinese medicine tradition. Learn key spirit functions of a point within the context of the five elements. What makes a point resonate with the spirit of one person and not another? How does a point unlock stagnation that is impeding our vibrant health and well-being? Learn how to cultivate your own understanding of points. Learn five easy acupressure flows that can be used on their own, or combined with any style of Asian bodywork. |
| | Touching Source |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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Learn Acu-points and Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) concepts
central to Acupressure, Tai Qi, Qi Gong, Taoist Cultivation & Martial Arts!
Explore traditional Chinese characters and concepts central to the practice of Acupressure,
Chinese Heath Arts and Asian Martial Arts. Focusing on ideas of Awakening and Cultivation,
we learn to access the gifts of balance, harmony, and greater health & happiness. Key concepts
such as - The 3 Treasures (Essence, Energy & Spirit), Prenatal & Postnatal Qi, and Dan Tian
("Field of Elixir") are explained, and experienced in class. Learn Acu-points, point combos &
flow patterns that Awaken and Cultivate our core energies, supporting our healing and evolution
as "Spirits in the Material World". These tools/techniques can transform your life and practice! |
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| Touching Spirit |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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Learn Acu-Points and concepts that allow one to literally Touch Spirit!
Explore traditional Chinese ideas relating to the unity of Mind, Body, and Spirit. Study the Chinese characters for the Five Aspects of Spirit and the Acupressure points that allow us to "touch spirit." Learn 13 key Acu-Points and two powerful flow patterns to encourage physical, mental and emotional health. Learn how to incorporate these "spirit points" into your life and practice via single point therapeutics, dynamic point combos, and multi-point flow patterns that call forward our natural self-healing and spiritual energies. |
| | Traditional Asian Theory 1 |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn to assess a person's condition using the eight principles, common organ theory of Zang Fu, the six pathogenic factors as well as the theory of Qi, blood, Jing Qi, and Shen. |
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| Traditional Asian Theory 2 |
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Prerequisite: Traditional Asian Theory 1
Text Required: None |
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| Continue with theories of Asian therapy presented in Traditional Asian Theory I. Learn to assess a persons condition efficiently and accurately, integrating information on the tongue, pulse, face, and symptoms. Sessions plans are supplied for each syndrome. |
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