Integrating Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy

Integrating Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy for massage therapists, like you, who feel called to go deeper...

This program gives you a foundation in Chinese Meridian and Five Element Theory, and a blend of techniques, including Acupressure, Meridian Massage Therapy, and Aroma Acutouch Therapy to resolve the source of your clients' tension and pain.

Integrating Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy includes 5 dynamic courses and offers 103 CE hours:

Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (16 Hours)

• Learn Acupressure's Potent Points to address what your clients most need: relief for shoulder-neck tension, low backache, insomnia, fatigue, weak immunity and stress

• Discover ways to integrate Acupressure into Massage Therapy

• Practice self-care using acupressure to cultivate your vitality

Chinese Meridian Acupressure (24 Hours)

• Learn 12 Organ Meridian pathways as well as physical, mental and emotional functions for each

• Discover potent points to balance and revitalize the Meridians

• Explore signs and symptoms of Meridian imbalances and how to use Acupressure to restore balance

Meridian Massage Therapy (21 hours)

• Learn diverse massage techniques from China and Japan to balance and stimulate Meridian Chi flow

• Integrate Eastern joint mobilization and stretches into your practice to open the "gateways" (joints) to enhance Chi circulation

• Tie together the theory and skills learned in this program for a truly integrative approach to health blending East with West in your bodywork

Balance the Chinese Five Elements with Aroma Acutouch Therapy (21 hours)

• Learn Five Element theory including functions, virtues, and spirits of the Elements

• Asses physical, emotional and spiritual signs and symptoms of Element imbalance

• Practice Acupressure and essential oil applications to restore Element balance

• Discover the energetics of essential oils

• Practice Aroma Acutouch sequences for each Element

Cycles of Healing: Advanced 5 Elements (21 hours)

• Deepen and expand your understanding of the Chinese Five Elements

• Explore the relationship between the Elements along the Shen (Breeding) and Ke (Control) Cycles

• Discover the Transfer of Chi Acupressure technique, using the 60 Command Points, to balance the relationship between the Elements

• Combine Acupressure with Aroma-therapeutics for a more synergistic healing response

This program starts January 31, 2026 and meets for 1 weekend per month through July 13, 2026

Weekend dates: January 31-February 1, February 28-March 1, March 28-29, May 2, 3 & 4 (3 days), June 6, 7 & 8 (3 days), and July 11, 12 & 13 (3 days)

Program Tuition: $1957 with payment plan options available.

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