Acupressure Certified Training & Shiatsu School Program Requirements

BASIC TRAINING
Acupressure & Shiatsu

Program Description
Required Classes | Electives | Add'l Requirements | Program Policies

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Basic 150-hour training covers several types of acupressure and shiatsu. Students gain proficiency in using more than 75 acupressure points and 8 styles of bodywork. Upon completion, the student is eligible to practice acupressure/shiatsu in California and depending upon county requirements, can legally charge a fee for sessions.
Nine classes make up this program: six required classes and three elective classes. Our 150-hour Shiatsu training contains the same six required courses but requires Zen Shiatsu, Ashiatsu, and Tui Na as the three electives (see chart below).

To enroll in the 150 hour Basic Training Program: Download & complete the following forms. Mail completed forms with $450 downpayment (includes $75 registration fee) or full payment of $1,800 (you receive $50 off for paying entire amount.)
Application for Admission
Enrollment Agreement
Student Health Form
Student Information Form
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If paying with credit card or cash, please send a note with your forms indicating when and how you will pay.

BASIC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Required Classes	Acupressure Program	Shiatsu Program	Hours
Fundamentals of Acupressure	Required	Required	12
Basic Acupressure	Required	Required	15
Intermediate Acupressure	Required	Required	15
Advanced Acupressure	Required	Required	15
Anatomy & Physiology	Required	Required	18
Business Practice & Ethics	Required	Required	4
Electives
Acupressure Oil Massage	Choose Any Three	-	12
Acu-Yoga Self-Help		-	12
Ashiatsu (Barefoot Shiatsu)		Required	12
Reflexology & Acupressure		-	12
Touch for Health		-	12
Tui Na (Chinese Massage)		Required	12
Zen Shiatsu		Required	12
Additional Requirements
Documented Clinical Practice	Required	Required	34
Evaluation/Consultation	Required	Required	1
TOTAL HOURS	Required	Required	150

Note: BP&E will become a 16 hour class as of 3/3/2007

BASIC TRAINING FEES
Tuition	$1,775
Registration (non-refundable)	$75
TOTAL COURSE FEES*	$1,850

*Receive a $50 discount if paid in full in advance.

For more information on payment policies, click here or the General Info button.

CLASS SEQUENCE
There is flexibility in the order classes can be taken. You can take the beginning classes listed below in any order. Once you complete a few beginning classes, you can take any classes in the middle of the program. Choose classes that best fit your schedule.

Beginning Classes
o Fundamentals of Acupressure
o Basic Acupressure
o Reflexology & Acupressure
o Zen Shiatsu
o Acu-Yoga
o Tui Na: Chinese Massage

Middle of the Program
o Intermediate Acupressure
o Anatomy & Physiology
o Acupressure Oil Massage
o Ashiatsu (Barefoot Shiatsu)

End of Program
o Advanced Acupressure Class
o Touch for Health
o Business Practice & Ethics
o Evaluation & Consultation

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