| Abuse Issues |
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Prerequisite: Basic & Int Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Learn to deal with physical, emotional, and sexual abuse issues in a session. Unlock when and why people remember and forget abuses. Class discussions include; parental relationships, healing through meditation, statistics of abuse and much more. Discover how trust, compassion and safety are the foundations for dealing with abuse issues. |
| | 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. |
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| Acupressure for Menopause |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Appreciating menopause from both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western physiological approaches enables you to better support female friends, family and clients. Information and suggestions for making a smooth transition during menopause will be covered. Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, osteoporosis, and alternatives to hormone replacement therapy will be discussed. Sensitize your ability to understand body imbalances, refine your TCM assessment skills, acupressure point applications and gain nutritional support. |
| | Acupressure-Oil Massage II |
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Prerequisite: Acupressure Oil Massage; Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Integrates Swedish and Esalen massage techniques with meridian and five element assessment skills. Learn how to assess your client through touch, physical body language clues and verbal communication along with intuition. Present and past injuries as well as emotional wounds are addressed. Good body mechanics are emphasized to increase practitioners' effectiveness and decrease fatigue. |
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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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| 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. |
| | 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. |
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| Chinese Herbs for Women |
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Prerequisite: None - Recommended classes: Traditional Asian Theory; Tongue & Pulse Assessment
Text Required: None |
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| Learn the use of Chinese herbs for a variety of issues including
PMS, menopause, "pregnancy bladder", and yeast infections. Learn traditional formulas, over-the counter products and Chinese Patent Formulas commonly used to address women's problems. Focus on practical Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment for the safe and effective use of herbs for Women's Health. |
| | Counseling Skills |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Learn how to combine verbal techniques with bodywork to cultivate emotional healing. Work on your own attitudes that get in the way of being an effective counselor. Students also role play difficult situations for gaining new perspectives and awareness to work with clients toward resolution. |
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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. |
| | 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. |
| | 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. |
| | Pregnancy & Birthing |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Explore the changes, risks and concerns of pregnancy. Learn about the birth process and how to support a birthing woman. Locate points to relieve pregnancy discomforts, facilitate birth, and progress labor. Learn about the forbidden points during pregnancy. Learn what points to use when the birth is overdue and for postpartum. |
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| Pregnancy & Birthing 1 |
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Prerequisite: None
Text Required: None |
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| Students will learn acupressure, bodywork techniques, aromatherapy, holistic
remedies, and self-help prenatal yoga for all trimesters in pregnancy. We will
cover common discomforts and complications associated with pregnancy, as well as
contraindications. Approaches of western medicine vs. ancient wisdom will be
discussed for a balanced knowledge of how to help the pregnant woman make
educated choices for a healthy pregnancy. |
| | Pregnancy & Birthing 2 |
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Prerequisite: Pregnancy 1
Text Required: None |
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| Pregnancy & Birthing II; Labor, Postpartum Recovery, & Newborn Care
Students will learn acupressure, bodywork techniques, aromatherapy, holistic
remedies, and self-help yoga for labor, postpartum recovery, and newborn care.
We will cover topics including labor induction, pain relief, complications, and
postpartum challenges. Students will also learn how to help parents learn
acupressure for newborns who are experiencing birth trauma, colic, stress, and
more. Approaches of western medicine vs. ancient wisdom will be discussed for a
balanced knowledge of how to help the woman make educated decisions on how she
gives birth and beyond. |
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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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| Women's Health Issues |
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Prerequisite: Basic, Int, & Adv Acupressure
Text Required: None |
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| Deepen your understanding of a woman's cycles using Traditional Chinese Medicine. We will use active and subtle modalities to address the balance of the monthly cycle and the life-long arc of menses. Acu-points and techniques are included for harmonizing liver qi or blood stagnation, spleen qi vacuity, blood deficiency, and kidney yin or yang deficiency - helping us address symptoms such as PMS, cramps, fibroids, and menopausal challenges. |
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