Asian Bodywork

These courses are classified by the NCBTMB as “Asian Bodywork ” courses

  • Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This course is designed to offer a detailed introduction to the fundamental concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as they apply to massage therapists. It covers the basic theory and history of Traditional Chinese Medicine and takes an unbiased evidenced-based look at the efficacy of TCM based somatic therapies. It introduces the foundational concepts and theories upon which all forms of Asian bodywork are based on.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • Define the terms Meridian, and Chi
    • List the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
    • Explain the connection between Acupuncture and Acupressure.
    • Explain how the traditional practice of Moxibustion is similar to the use of Hot Stones in western massage therapy.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

  • Introduction to Meridians and Acupoints (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This course is designed to offer a detailed introduction to the Meridians and Acupoints of the body in preparation for the incorporation of Shiatsu into a massage practice.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • Identify the Meridians of the body.
    • Detail the functions of the Meridians.
    • Correctly identify the major Acupoints to be manipulated for the treatment of specific maladies.
    • Name and describe the “Four Pillars” of client assessment in Acupressure massage.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

  • Tenets of Zen Shiatsu (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This course covers the foundational, core doctrines of Zen Shiatsu and compares them to traditional Shiatsu. It discusses the origin of Shiatsu and traces its history and development. It also covers the scientific efforts being made to prove the existence of Meridians.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • Identify the foundational, core doctrines of Zen Shiatsu.
    • Explain the difference between traditional Shiatsu and ZenShiatsu
    • Describe the scientific efforts being made (and presented in this course) to prove the existence of Meridians
    • Define the terms Yin/Yang, Chi, Jing, and Shen.
    • Identify the “Seven Emotions” in TCM.
    • Explain how Meridians are related to the cause of disease in TCM.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.