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Professional Development  |  Additional Requirements  |  Program Policies

  • Anatomy & Kinesiology
  • Apprenticeship Training
  • Practice Sessions - Advanced
  • Tai Chi

ANATOMY & KINESIOLOGY CLASSES
Text required for all classes: Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain
15 Hours each class
Classes may be taken in any order

  • Study the muscles and anatomy of movement of each area of the body
  • Learn how to do muscle tests for assessment as well as the balancing techniques of kinesiology
  • The Arm: arm area muscles and bones
  • The Leg: leg area muscles and bones
  • The Shoulder: shoulder area muscles and bones
  • The Trunk: middle of body muscles and bones


APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Acupressure Classes
10 Contact Hours

  • This hands-on workshop applies the material learned in the Basic Training and 200-Hour programs
  • Through small group interaction, students develop point patterns and session plans
  • Expand your assessment capabilities and clinical experience
  • One Apprenticeship Training required for 200-Hour; three required for 850-Hour


PRACTICE SESSIONS - ADVANCED
Prerequisite: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Acupressure Classes
2 Hours

  • Regularly scheduled practice sessions are available for advanced level students to practice the material they have learned in classes with other students
  • Emphasis is on questions, consultation, and group interaction


TAI CHI
Weekly Classes (1.5 hours each)

  • Learn the short-form Yang style of Tai Chi Chuan
  • Attention given to meridean flows, breathing techniques, and energy balancing

 

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