| Acupressure Body Psychology |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure
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, opening the energetic pathways of speaking, creating, and moving from the heart. |
| | Acupressure Five Spirits |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| This class includes in-depth information on the Spirit of each of the Five Elements (Hun, Shen, Yi, Po, Zhi). We learn about what each Spirit is, including its psychological functions, psychospiritual issue, associations, and the capacities and abilities we have when each Spirit is balanced. We cover the details of how we look and feel when each of the spirits are out of balance, and we learn how to balance each of the spirits with acupressure and other ways. Session patterns and hands-on practice are included. |
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| Acupressure: Uplifting the Heart |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| This class focuses on the Heart Meridian and its relationships with the other meridians that may be utilized to uplift the Heart and Spirit, as well as balance physical heart conditions. The class utilizes the story in the meanings of the names of points and their traditional uses, along with practical point combinations from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Session patterns and hands-on practice are included. |
| | 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. |
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| 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. |
| | 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. |
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| 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. |
| | Apprenticeship Training |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| This workshop applies the material learned in the Basic and Advanced Training programs. Through small-group interaction, students expand their assessment and clinical experience; develop point patterns and session plans. |
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| Ashiatsu 2 |
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Prerequisite: Ashiatsu 1
Text Required: None |
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| Expand the methods learned in the basic Ashiatsu class by adding seated position techniques, alternative lifts, and Ashiatsu that promotes even deeper balance. Gain a broader understanding of Ashiatsu theory, practice and anatomical landmarks. |
| | Ashiatsu 3 |
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Prerequisite: Ashiatsu 1 & 2
Text Required: None |
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| Expand the methods learned in the basic Ashiatsu class by adding seated position techniques, alternative lifts, and Ashiatsu that promotes even deeper balance. Gain a broader understanding of Ashiatsu theory, practice and anatomical landmarks. |
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| Ashiatsu Foundations (Barefoot Shiatsu) |
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Prerequisite: Zen Shiatsu or Fundamentals
Text Required: None |
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Take off your shoes and discover the healing power and sensitivity in your feet. This class combines shiatsu work and acu-point and meridian awareness with strategic use of rocking, sliding, and deep pressure foot techniques in a dance of healing. Ashiatsu is a perfect system to achieve deep pressure on clients while protecting your body and avoiding strain on your arms or back. Taught on floor mats. Required for Shiatsu Program.
In this class you will learn:
1. A full body routine in both prone and supine positions using both feet and hands
2. How to use breath and good body mechanics
3. How to apply the assessment process to Ashiatsu |
| | Ashiatsu Skills Clinic |
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Prerequisite: Ashiatsu 1
Text Required: None |
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| Technique, theory, rational observation and intuition are combined to produce a powerful strategy for healing. Specific attention is given to abdominal palpitation, pulse and face reading and special Ashiatsu patterns for common problems. |
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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. |
| | Chair Shiatsu |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn Shiatsu techniques to use on clients in a regular chair and a massage chair. Covers two chair Shiatsu routines: a short 10-minute and complete 30-minute session. Includes marketing and business ideas for on-site work. |
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| Chi Gung for Bodyworkers |
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Prerequisite: Recommended: Basic Acupressure
Text Required: Chi and Creativity by Kaleo Ching |
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| Learn Chi Kung physical postures and movement to maximize and deepen
your healing practice, use your body and energy efficiently, and help
prevent injury. Learn Chi Kung techniques to harvest cosmic energy,
build your personal energy, promote cleansing and protection, and
prevent burnout. Learn to apply Chi Kung energy techniques for
transmitting energy in healing and bodywork. (This experiential class
entails lots of learning Chi Kung techniques and applying them on the
table. |
| | 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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| Integrated Nutrition: East meets West |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn what foods support our emotional balance and contribute to depression, anxiety and chronic muscular pain. Key supplementation for balancing brain chemistry, nourishing nerves and building healthy joints and muscles will be discussed. Learn strategies for changing common destructive dietary habits, the physiology involved in a holistic nutritional approach and Chinese dietetics. |
| | Looking Within: Five Windows of Spirit |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Experience the inner vital Gifts that each of the Five Windows of Spirit (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, Wood) offer. Using dynamic visual slideshows interlaced with compassionate inquiry, see and hear how these energetics appear in nature, your self & others. Explore which gifts are yours or your clients most common points of view and expression. Develop your practitioner skills through simple & enjoyable practices that deepen your artful questioning, and connection with your clients. Use points to support and open the windows of spirit that are showing up in your client's life for their healing. |
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| Medical Qi Gong II, Wind & Water Style |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure, Medical Qi Gong I
Text Required: None |
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| This class continues and deepens the practice of cultivation begun in Medical Qi Gong I at an intermediate level.
Includes Tai Chi/Qi Gong exercises, theory, applications, and practice. |
| | Medical Qi Gong III, Wind & Water Style |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure, Medical Qi Gong 1, , Medical Qi Gong 2
Text Required: None |
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| This class further deepens the students cultivated practice of Medical Qi Gong, at more advanced level.
Includes Tai Chi/Qi Gong exercises, theory, applications, and practice. |
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| Medical Qi Gong, Wind & Water Style |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Wind & Water Medical Qi Gong has been developed by Brian O'Dea, L. Ac. Medical Qi Gong has existed for thousands of years, and is an ancient branch of Asian Bodywork Therapy. Medical Qigong refers to a range of therapeutic methods, including applied Tai Chi/Qi Gong philosophy, movement and methods of moving energy. Grounded in ancient Chinese philosophy combined with meridian and point theory, this form balances energy (qi), blood, and body fluid flow from the inside. The goal is to balance and enhance, to cultivate, a practitioners energy and to then use that enhanced energy to facilitate the creation of greater health and balance in their clients. Practitioners cultivated intention and particular body movements are used to guide the qi in healthy directions. Tai Chi/Qi Gong exercises, theory, applications, and practice are all included. The term "Medical" is not meant to connote that this work is a form of medicine. The term is used in China to denote this kind of Asian Bodywork Therapy, to differentiate it from Qi Gong movement exercises for personal use. Both the AOBTA and NCCAOM recognize "Medical Qi Gong" as a form of Asian bodywork. |
| | Moxa, Cupping & Magnets |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Through lecture, group discussion and applications students learn to use materials that influence the meridians and overall harmony. Learn how moxa heats areas and systems, cupping dredges and drains, relieving blocks, and magnets direct flow to harmonize functions and systems. This class will help you to understand these effective healing methods and tools using hands-on experience. |
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| 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. |
| | 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. |
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| 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. |
| | 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. |
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| 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. |
| | 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. |
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| 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. |
| | 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. |
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| 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. |
| | 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. |
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| 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. |
| | 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. |
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| Pulse & Tongue Assessment |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: The Web That Has No Weaver by Ted J. Kaptchuk |
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| Utilize both theory and assessment techniques based on face and tongue observation and pulse reading. Apply the 8 parameters and 5 elements to pulse and tongue reading in selecting acupressure point formulas. |
| | 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. |
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| Table Shiatsu |
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Prerequisite: Basic & Int Acupressure; Zen Shiatsu
Text Required: None |
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| Can't work on the floor? Want to integrate shiatsu and other modalities? Work on a table. Learn how to utilize Shiatsu techniques on a massage table. Use proper body mechanics to ensure a longer bodywork life. Learn the breath - finger pressure dance for the best energy balancing results. Explore ways to increase energy flow with the client. |
| | Touching Emotion |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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Learn acu-Points and Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) concepts that help tend emotional wounds & allow the healing power of balanced emotions!
Encounter/explore the Emotions from the point of view of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). By interpreting the Chinese characters for the Seven Emotions (and related concepts) we find specific Acupressure points used to influence emotional balance and emotional healing. Students learn Acu-points and flow patterns, along with deeper uses of points and flow patterns they may already know. The traditional concept of the "Art of the Heart" is shared as a way to relate powerfully and positively to the profound energies of human emotional life. |
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| 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! |
| | 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. |
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| 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. |
| | 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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| Tui Na 2 |
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Prerequisite: Tui Na 1
Text Required: None |
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| The advanced Tui Na classes apply Traditional Asian Theories and present new hand techniques and range of motion. Tui Na II emphasizes large range of motion techniques for moving the Blood strongly. Learn Tai Chi animal movements, Pa Kua (the 8 Gates) and the Wu Xing (five phases). |
| | Tui Na 3 |
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Prerequisite: Tui Na 1
Text Required: None |
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| The advanced Tui Na classes apply Traditional Asian Theories and present new hand techniques and range of motion. Tui Na 3 emphasizes diagonal range of motion and how to address points with the 5 element hand. Learn Tai Chi animal movements, Pa Kua (the 8 Gates) and the Wu Xing (five phases). |
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| Tui Na Applications Yang |
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Prerequisite: Tui Na Foundation
Text Required: None |
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| In this class we will combine the framework of Five Element assessment with Tui Na range of motion techniques in order to address a variety of common complaints - special focus on pain relief. |
| | Tui Na Applications Yin |
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Prerequisite: Tui Na Foundation
Text Required: None |
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| This class focuses on the energetic movement in points and flows, bringing the subtle aspects of Tui Na into play to facilitate the balance of the Five Elements - special focus on emotional balance. |
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| Tui Na Foundations: (Chinese Massage) |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn the traditional active style for moving qi in the body. 12 primary hand techniques and their variations along with range of motion techniques are incorporated into a full-body pattern for prone and supine work. Emphasis is given to maintaining tai chi stances while working for the benefit of both practitioner and client. Class includes self-massage, T’ai Chi and Qi Gong exercises. Primarily table work, there is also an introduction to barefoot tui na. |
| | Zen Shiatsu for Common Complaints |
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Prerequisite: Zen Shiatsu
Text Required: Zen Shiatsu by Shizuto Masunaga |
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| Learn advanced Zen Shiatsu techniques along with potent points and meridian do’s and don'ts. Home therapy and exercises will be taught to address common complaints and promote healing. Refinement of the Zen Shiatsu form and body mechanics will be demonstrated and practiced in class. |
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| Zen Shiatsu Foundations |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: Included (Shiatsu booklet) |
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Zen Shiatsu. engages gentle rhythmic compression with acu-point and meridian focus in coordination with the breath of both practitioner and client for powerful relaxation and release. It employs the basic techniques of Masanaga style shiatsu and is traditionally worked on the floor, where you engage your body in alignment with gravity for deep effect. Taught on floor mats. Required for Shiatsu Program.
In this class you will learn
1. An integrated style of Shiatsu that stimulates acu-points and meridians and releases tension in the neck, shoulders, back, legs, and face
2. How to give a full body session that incorporates range of motion and stretching
3. How to move rhythmically, purposefully, gracefully
4. How to use your hands, arms, and entire body effectively and without strain
5. How to incorporate breath awareness of self and client into the massage rhythm |
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