Shiatsu is a Japanese term meaning 'finger pressure'. Jee-aat, tui-na, on-mor, and dit-dar are Chinese terms meaning 'medical finger pressure massage'. Accupressure practioners use the study of energy pathways, known as meridians, to understand the natures of health problems.

The healing principles of accupressure are based closely on acupuncture

Acupucnture's theories and techniques were created by martial art's masters. Through the practices of Chi Gung Meditation, these masters became more aware of the flowing energy in the bod y and mapped the energy flow associated with each of the major organs in the body. This knowledge was passed down and refined through the generations by oral tradition and was developed into a comprehensive medical system.

Master Augustine Fong L.Ac. is pleased to announce that he will be sharing over 30 years of knowledge and experience in the Chinese healing technique known as acupressure.

This program is divided into two levels.

In Level I, you will learn how to conduct a full body tune-up massage using acupressure techniques. You also will learn how to map the energy flow with the 12 meridians in the human body plus the usage and the location of the most important acupressure points plus many more.

In Level II, you will learn how to treat injuries and pains using acupressure techniques and herbs. You also will learn ear acupressure, hand acupressure, Reflexology and Magnet treatments plus many more.

Each class will meet once a week, two hours per class. There will be independent practice hours in addition to class studies plus practical examination for each level. After the successful completion of each level, a certificate will be awarded.

Level 1 - Body Tune Up (2 hours per week for 8 weeks)

• Basic body organ's function
• Basic theory of the FIVE ELEMENTS
• Different techniques of acupressure healing massage
• Twelve meridian pathways and their basic functions
• Oriental diagnosis methods through: asking, listening observing, and touching
• Hara and back diagnosis
• Magnetic diagnosis
• Tai Chi / chi gung exercise /chi meditation
• Full body Acupressure/Shiatsu massages treatment

This level requires 20 hours of independent practicum in addtion to classroom studies

Level 2 - Treatment for Pains with Acupressure (2 hours per week for 8 week)

• Treatment of diseases with Acupressure Massage
• Treatment and prevention of diseases
• Healing principle with five elements
• Ear / hands / feet acupressure
• Treatment for injuries with Acupressure Massage and Herbs
• Treatment for acute and chronic pains
• Basic use of: Acupuncture, Magnets, Moxibustion, Suction Cup and guat-sa methods

This level requires 30 hours of independent practicum and 10 hours of treatment supervised by the instructor in addtion to classroom studies

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