Asian Bodywork
Asian bodywork and Chinese medicine has a history of over 5000 years. The oldest medical text in the world, The Huang Di Nei Jing (The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine), has many theories that are still practiced today. Its long history is a testament to its clinical effectiveness.
Elements of Healing's 600 hour/ten month certificate program teaches the fundamentals of Chinese Medicine within the context of two effectively therapeutic forms of massage. Amma and Shiatsu are different in style, but equally powerful healing modalities. The program will also give students a strong foundation in western anatomy & physiology, pathology and kinesiology. This will give students the ability to work along side and communicate with western medicine practitioners. This program offers a Certificate of Completion. Our school does not offer college credits, nor does it offer a degree at the commencement of the program. For national certification please refer to the sections in our catalog regarding the NCCAOM and NCBTMB. Massage is not a licensed profession in the state of Vermont. However, having national certification may have its benefits for employment opportunities.
Amma
Amma massage is a form of therapeutic bodywork that stimulates the energetic meridians and improves the circulation of Qi, blood, and lymphatic fluid through the use of circular pressure. By utilizing amma's gentle rocking and vibrational techniques the fundamental substances of the body flow more freely. This will improve a body's ability to heal itself. Sensitivity to the patient's needs is developed through different hand exercises and cultivation of one's own energy is accomplished through the practice of qi gong and tai ji.
Zen Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a complete health care modality that works to correct an individual's physical and energetic system. Through diagnosing energy imbalances and identifying and addressing disharmonies with the use of pressure along the channels/meridians of the body, greater balance and well-being is achieved. Shiatsu is very effective at treating pain and injuries as well as internal imbalances. It is a form of acupressure that combines pressure with application of gentle stretching, joint rotations and manipulations. By utilizing these methods shiatsu can balance one's qi, body and spirit.
