2009 Enrollment for Certification in Acupressure Shiatsu
The next open enrollment begins January 2009. Classes meet Mondays and Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm and one weekend a month. Class size is limited. Call us for an interview and to visit a class. Please note: next enrollment after January 2009 will be September 2009. It is recommended that those interested in attending the January 2009 program enroll in the Anatomy & Physiology 100-hr course that is taught as five weekends beginning in July 2008 through November 2008. (See details below)
Student Clinic: Spring/Summer Chair Acupressure By appointment only!	Mondays, 6:45pm-9:30pm April 7 - June 30, 2008 Tuesdays, 6:45pm-9:30pm July 22 - Oct. 7, 2008
Chair Acupressure session involves being seated in a special massage chair that supports the arms, neck and head and allows relaxation of the back and shoulders. The recipient wears loose clothing. Treatment includes release of tension especially in the neck, shoulders and back using meridian stretching, shiatsu finger-pressure and other energetic Japanese techniques. A session is usually 30-40 minutes. To learn more about Chair Acupressure treatments, please visit the Student Clinic page. $25 for 30-min. treatments or $90 for 4 sessions. Call us to schedule an appointment.
NEW! Infant Massage Parent Educator Certification Training	4-day training: Mon-Thurs, 9am-5pm July 7-10, 2008
Prerequisite: Open to bodyworkers, acupuncturists and chiropractors Infant Massage Parent Educator Certification Training is a comprehensive four-day program led by Jody Wright of Infant Massage USA. Included in the course is a three-day parent/baby infant massage class that students watch and practice teach in, information on working with families with children with special needs, babies born prematurely, drug-exposed infants, and older children, development of teaching skills, in-depth stroke instruction, marketing information for parent-baby courses, and much more. This is a Parent Educator program, not a hands-on certification. The tuition includes all infant massage reading material, but students will need to bring a doll or purchase one from the instructor ($45). At the end of this training, and on completion of a follow-up exam and practicum, you will become a Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM). Instructor: Jody Wright is one of the founders of the international Association of Infant Massage, located in Sweden (www.iaim.net). She has worked with parents and babies for 25 years, as an infant massage instructor and trainer (www.infantmassageusa.org). $650 includes materials, books, training, certifiation and first year membership in Infant Massage, USA. $100 deposit required with remaining $550 due first day of training. 56 CE hrs for massage therapists, 28 CE hrs for nurses Registration Deadline: June 9, 2008
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Acuyoga Series III	Four Wednesdays, 7pm-8:30pm July 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2008
No prerequisite for this class. Open to all. Acuyoga integrates traditional yoga postures and movements with Asian meridian stretches and acupressure points. The exercises and meditations facilitate the opening of blocked meridians and bring harmony to the body and mind. Don't miss this series! You will feel wonderful after each class. The focus will be on stress relief. Instructor: Robin Killeen, RN, RYT, LMT, Dipl ABT (NCCAOM), ABT (AOBTA) is a certified instructor of Acuyoga and graduate of the Acupressure Therapy Institute. Teaching for yoga schools and workshops in the South Shore area. $30/class or $100 series of four (save $20!) 6 CE hrs Registration Deadline: June 25, 2008
Western Body Eastern Mind Integrated Anatomy & Physiology	Five, 2- or 3-day weekends Sat & Sun 9am-6:30pm, Mon 9am-6pm July 26-27, Aug. 16-18, Sept. 13-14, Oct. 11-13, Nov. 16-17, 2008
A&P is taught so that it is relevant to your practice as an Asian Bodywork Therapist, and, for other bodyworkers, an excellent introduction to the theory of Chinese medicine. Format includes lecture, meditation, theater, and palpation with handouts and working charts. Texts: Human Anatomy & Physiology, 6th ed. Elaine N. Marieb ISBN 0805358462X, The Anatomy Coloring Book, 3rd ed. ISBN0-8053-5086-1. Instructor: Deborah Valentine Smith, ABT & CI (AOBTA) has been a student and practitioner of Asian Bodywork Therapy for 30 years and has taught in ABT schools, massage schools, alternative learning centers and many other venues for 23 years. $1550 ($1395 early registration by June 1, 2008), 100 CE hrs, includes 100-page A&P course manual

NEW! Thai Advanced I, II, III	Three Sundays, 9:30am-5pm Fall 2008, Dates TBD
Prerequisite: Thai Bodywork Intermediate Integrate Acupressure, yoga and shiatsu massage. Learn a complete Thai massage treatment in front, side and back positions for the Advanced Level. Three classes for each Level. A serious commitment to learning theory and completing homework assignments are needed. Intermediate and Advanced Levels complete a 60-hour certification course in Thai Massage. Instructor: Jana Karpfova, an internationally recognized Shiatsu and Thai therapist and teacher, nutritionist and CranialSacral therapist. $295 early registration ($345 after), 19.5 CE hrs Registration Deadline: TBD
Tui Na for Soft Tissue Injuries	50-hours, 10 classes in five months: 1st & 3rd Sunday ea. month, 1pm-6pm Sept. 7 & 21, Oct. 5 & 1, Nov. 2 & 16, Dec. 7 & 21, 2008, Jan. 4 & 18, 2009
Prerequisite: Knowledge of the meridians and bodywork. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a master of Die Da or "Hit Medicine" the Chinese treatment of soft tissue injuries! This course will focus on the traditional Tui Na hand techniques and application for specific body areas including joint manipulation, acupressure point therapy, liniment and herbal treatment. You will learn clinical application for the most common injuries often seen in a clinical setting. Instructor: Ping Chan , Lic Ac. has studied at the Chinese College of Acupuncture, the Chinese Medical Institute and the Kowloon Chinese Traditional Medicine College, Hong Kong, China. A specialist of Tui Na and traumatology treatment, Chan has taught at the New England School of Acupuncture, Watertown, MA for many years. He has a practice in Quincy and is a primary faculty member of the Acupressure Therapy Institute. $900 early registration by Aug. 1, 2008 ($1000 after)
NEW! Neurostretch Therapy	Five Wednesdays, 7pm-9:30pm Sept. 17 & 24; Oct. 1, 8, & 15, 2008
Learn the five basic NeuroStretch techniques from Bill Polk, the originator of the Neurostretch Therapy system. You will be able to rid yourself and your clients of back, neck, shoulder, hip, foot and knee pain immediately. Neurostretch is based on accessing the fascia (connective tissue) of the body. By structurally isolating the body in exacted positions, fascia is accessed in its entirety to correct asymmetrical and chronic problems. This modality is clinically proven with thousands of clients over a period of 30 years. All persons, regardless of age or physical limitations benefit from NeuroStretch immediately. Instructor: Bill Polk began working with athletes for rehab and sport enhancement in 1975. He has been an active Martial Artist since 1973 and has been teaching at Northeastern University since 1978. Shiatsu/Acupressure so inspired Bill, it has become an intricate part of treatment for his Massage and Neuromuscular stretching techniques. Bill teaches and maintains a practice in Cambridge, MA. $135 early registration by Sept. 3, 2008 ($145 after), 12.5 CE hrs Registration Deadline: Sept. 10, 2008
Ethics	Sat. Sept 27, 2008, 9:30am-12:30pm Sat. Oct. 18, 2008, 9:30am-4:30pm
Discussion of ethical issues that every bodyworker should be prepared to address. A 4-hr independent research report is required for successful completion of this course. Instructor: Lisa Lipson. $195, 13 CE hrs
Business and Practice Management	Four Wednesdays, 6:30pm-9:30pm Sept. 10 & Nov.5, 2008 Jan. 7 & Feb. 25, 2009
Learn the nuts & bolts of setting up your own practice, legal and licensing requirements, advertising opportunities, marketing strategies and more. An 8-hr independent project is required that will help you immediately in your business. Instructor: Susan Liao is a graduate of the Cortive Institute-Muscular Therapy Institute and has 8 years of professional experience working in the marketing & advertising industries, with a focus on small business management and networking within the alternative health and wellness communitities. $280, 20 CE hrs
NEW! Nutritional Energetics and Recipies	Sunday, 10am-4:30pm Sept. 28, 2008
In this Medicinal Remedies Fall Strengthening Workshop Susan will incorporate Whole Health Nutrition, Foods and Plants as Medicine. We will navigate through the Five Elements and from insights of Susan¹s many years of personal and clinical experience counseling thousands of people through an integrative-nutritional and whole health approach. This workshop is intended to help you jump start your cleansing goals, detoxify and strengthen your health this Fall. Learn easy and practical ways to improve your understanding of the nature of foods, their causes and effects on the body and mind for personal use and in your clinical practice. Discover the lush landscape of the Energetics of Foods and Special Medicinal Remedies for emotional balance and the synergy of the Metal Element- Lung and Large Intestines with cultivating emotional and digestive fortitude, breathing power and spiritual renewal. Instructor: Susan Krieger, L.Ac., MS, Dipl.Acup.( NCCAOM), CI-AOBTA, Certified Health and Nutritional Counselor.  Private 1 hr. nutritional consultations available.. $135, 5.5 CE hrs Registration Deadline: Sept. 1, 2008
NOT TO BE MISSED! LOVE, SERVE AND SUCCEED: Life and Business Success for Health Professionals	Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 8:30am-5pm
Who should attend: Students, and all health professionals in private practice. In this innovative and inspiring seminar you will gain a financial and spiritual education, learning the fundamentals of effective and ethical business success based in self-cultivation and spiritual practice. Topics covered include spiritual mastery and the healing relationship, starting up right, legal setup, asset protection, effective marketing on a shoestring, and how to grow a thriving practice. You will learn: Three essential life questions to enhance your practice Four stages of a practice and the needs for each stage Six practice models You will emerge from this course with the confidence and skills to be more eager and less afraid of the often-daunting prospect of starting or growing a strong private practice. And you will know what next steps to take, regardless of where you are in your career. Instructor: Michael Gaeta, MS, Lac, LDN holds licenses in acupuncture, nutrition and massage therapy. A graduate of NY College of Health Professions, Michael directs the Hands-On Health Wholistic HealthCare Centers, a successful group practice with three locations in NY. Past ASNY President, Michael lectures nationally on practice success, nutrition, ethics and Chinese medicine. $150, 8 CE hrs (NCBTMB & NCCAOM) Registration Deadline: Sept. 5, 2008
Auriculotherapy I & II	Two Sundays, 9:30am-5pm Oct. 19 & 26, 2008
Ear reflexology and how to use press balls on ear points to treat musculoskeletal problems (Auriculotherapy I) and organ imbalances, headaches, addictions, and similar issues (Auriculotherpy II). Auriculotherapy is effective in treating the whole body as the ear is a microsystem with reflex areas and points for all parts og the body and its organs. Research has shown that ear points enhance any body treatment. Instructors: Barbara Blanchard & Mei Huei Tu. Barbara Blanchard, Lic. Ac., Dipl. Ac.& Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM), ABT & CI (AOBTA), is the founding director of the Acupressure Therapy Institute and the primary instructor for the Acupressure Certification Program. Mei Huei Tu , Lic. Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM) is a licensed acupuncturist and Craniosacral therapist. She has been practicing since 1993 and has a special sensitivity for energetic therapies. $225 early registration by Sept. 22, 2008 ($250 after), 13 CE hrs Registration Deadline: October 1, 2008
Student Clinic: Acupressure Mat Treatments	Tuesdays, 6:45pm-9:00pm Saturdays, 9:45am-12pm Apr. 7, 2009 - June 30, 2009 (selective Saturdays, call for schedule)
This is a supervised student clinic. Students will have had more than 500 hrs training and will be applying advanced assessment and treatment techniques. Acupressure can help headaches, menstrual issues, digestive issues, back pain, stress and more. You will get greater benefits from signing up for a series of treatments. Bring a friend and make it a well-being event! To learn more about Acupressure Mat treatments, please visit the Student Clinic page. NOTE: Pilot Research Project on Fibromyalgia The Acupressure Therapy Institute is joining a national research initiative to investigate the benefit of Acupressure therapy for fibromyalgia. ATI is collaborating with the Zen Shiatsu Chicago Institute and the Evanston Northwestern Healthcare (ENH) Integrative Medicine Department, IL. The goal of the research is to measure the effectiveness of Acupressure and Shiatsu therapy for fibromyalgia. To participate in this study you must receive at least 5 Acupressure treatments in an 8-week period at the ATI Student Clinic. A 15-min. questionnaire needs to be completed before the first treatment and after the last. All information is strictly confidential. Call us for more information and to schedule appointment. $45 for 60-min. treatments or $160 for 4 sessions ($20 savings!) Call us to schedule an appointment. Don't miss this opportunity to improve your health!

The Acupressure Therapy Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider under Category A. Professional Development Activities (PDAs) for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) recertification are also available.