Thailand Medical Massage

This course of study is intended to explore in depth the theory and practice of Traditional Thailand Medical Massage. This path will prepare Asian Healing Arts massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of chronic conditions and other types of physical and psychological problems. These approaches are most appropriate for working closely with the eastern psychological and medical model and energetic health care systems, such as acupuncture. This provides the therapist with a clear understanding of the energetic paradigm and the ability to interact with professionals in health care environments.

Dr. Richard Gold studied Thai Massage in Thailand. He is one of the original Thailand Massage practitioners and teachers in the United States. The work involves a series of gentle rocking, yogic stretches, and rhythmic compressions along energy lines, very similar to Chinese meridians. This Certificate course of study will teach the correct way to apply this work to clients, the history of this practice, and the therapeutic applications within the positions. It will consist of learning a recipe for the whole body. This course of study is approved by the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA).

Specialization Certificate in Thailand Medical Massage Course Requirements:
150 Clock Hours

Prerequisite:		Students must meet all general admission requirements and any prerequisites for any course in this specialization.
Required Courses		Course Title		Credit Units		Credit Hours
EL204S		Traditional Thailand Massage – Introduction		1.25		15
SP322D		Traditional Thailand Massage Concentration		5.00		60
EL304E		Traditional Thailand Massage-Theory of Sen		2.50		30
		15 Hour Asian Healing Arts Elective (see catalog)		1.25		15
		30 Hours of Thai Elective(s) – see choices below:		2.50		30
		Total Units / Hours		12.50		150
		Thai Elective Pool:
EL304FG		Table Thai				30
EL204TT		Table Thai II				15
EL204AU		Thai Foot Massage				15
EL204TH		Thai Herbal Massage				15

Jin Shin Acutouch

This Certificate course is intended to provide a depth of study in the theory and practice of Jin Shin Acutouch. This path will prepare Asian Healing Arts massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of chronic conditions and other types of physical and psychological problems. These approaches are appropriate for working closely with the Western medical model and its relationship to Asian energetic healing models, such as acupuncture. This training provides the therapist with a clear understanding of the energetic paradigm and the ability to interact with professionals in health care environments.

Jin Shin Acutouch is a sacred healing art that was rediscovered in the Shinto Temples of Japan by Master Jiro Murai in 1912. It is considered the “Mother of All Healing Arts” and is thought to be the forerunner of all natural healing arts and folk medicine. This Art was buried in the Shinto temples of Japan in an effort to keep the treasured knowledge secret and intact. The method of Jin Shin Acutouch uncovers life’s mysteries and soothes the mind, body, emotions, and spirit. The purpose of this gentle healing touch is to use the energy anatomy of the body to activate the body’s own healing response, restoring it to balance and health.

Prerequisite:		Students must meet all general admission requirements. Courses must be taken in the order indicated. Each course taken will count toward only one Specialization.
Required Courses		Course Title		Credit Units		Credit Hours
EL204MV EL204CA EL204OF		Jin Shin Acutouch Electives  (choose 2 of 3)Healing the Spirit Common Ailments Organ Meridian Foundations		2.50		30
SP322E		Jin Shin Acutouch Concentration		5.00		60
		Jin Shin Acutouch Electives (Remaining elective from above list)		2.50		30
		Guided Electives- Asian Healing Arts*		3.75		45
		Total Units / Hours		12.50		150

*Note: Upon approval, some Craniosacral Therapy or Somatics classes may be included in the elective pool.

Seitai Shiatsu

This Certificate course is intended to provide a depth of study in the theory and practice of Seitai Shiatsu. This path will prepare Asian Healing Arts massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of chronic conditions and other types of physical and psychological problems. These approaches are appropriate for working closely with the Western medical model and its relationship to Asian energetic healing models, such as acupuncture. This provides the therapist with a clear understanding of the energetic paradigm and the ability to interact with professionals in health care environments.

Seitai Shiatsu is a form of therapeutic bodywork developed by Master Kiyoshi Kato in Osaka, Japan. Its purpose is to enhance the circulation of the blood and lymph, and to maximize the quality of blood formation in the body. The technique combines the use of pressure on the tsubos (acupuncture points) with various strokes of massage. The therapeutic technique of cupping is also taught in this course.

Certificate Course Requirements
150 Clock Hours

Prerequisite:		Students must meet all general admission requirements. Each course taken will count toward only one Specialization.
Required Courses		Course Title		Credit Units		Credit Hours
SP322CI		Seitai Shiatsu Concentration I		2.5		30
SP322CII		Seitai Shiatsu Concentration II		2.5		30
EL304C EL304A		Elective in Acu-point locations, choose one: Tui Na for Common Ailments Acupressure Point Location		2.50		30
EL304J		Essentials of Oriental Theory		2.50		30
see catalog		Guided Elective- Asian Healing Arts		2.50		30
		Total Units / Hours		12.50		150

Tui Na Massage

This Certificate course of study is intended to explore in depth the theory and practice of Tui Na massage.
Tui Na, a traditional Chinese healing system, integrates acupressure and massage by using a variety of hand techniques. The focus of this Certificate program will be on the practical applications of Tui Na massage. It will include: Taoist Chi Gong energy generating exercises, “Shanghai Style” rolling massage techniques, 60 major acupoints-location and function, and treatment protocols for a variety of injuries to primary joint function and internal disorders.
This path will prepare Asian Healing Arts massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of chronic conditions and other types of physical and psychological problems. These approaches are appropriate for working closely with the western medical model and its relationship to Asian energetic healing models, such as acupuncture. This provides the therapist with a clear understanding of the energetic paradigm and the ability to interact with professionals in health care environments.

Prerequisite:		Students must meet all general admission requirements.Each Course taken will count toward only one specialization.
Required Courses		Course Title		Credit Units		Credit Hours
SP322G		Tui Na Concentration		5.00		60
EL304C		Tui Na Common Ailments		2.50		30
EL304B		Tui Na Hand Techniques		2.50		30
see catalog		Guided Electives- Asian Healing Arts		2.50		30
		Total Units / Hours		12.50		150