In acupressure, students become familiar with the five-element theory and constitutional types, meridian energy pathways, and location and therapeutic uses of acupoints. Acupressure can be used to balance body energy, relieve pain and dysfunction, and promote general health. This course is required for Clinical Career Track students. Students have the opportunity to use skills learned during the fourth quarter of their program to create protocols for bodywork based on advanced techniques. This course presents students with advanced concepts and technique variations.
Students gain an in-depth understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the cranium and the sacrum.
Students learn advanced methods of acupressure treatment with emphasis placed on accurate Chinese diagnosis and treatment protocols. Students will become familiar with traditional treatment response according to the eight principals, the five element theory, and differentiation of syndromes. The basic strokes of effleurage and friction, vibration, percussion, wringing, pulling and pressing petrissage, and passive movements are taught. Students review the purpose and influence of passive movement and study passive movement in the specificity of sports massage. Students learn advanced methods of seeing bodies, deep-tissue bodywork, and related structural and functional bodywork techniques.