Clinical Acupressure Workshops

Clinical Acupressure Workshop Descriptions

Clinical Acupressure 1: Basic Applications

This workshop teaches how to use acupressure to balance and energize the whole body and specific parts. Demonstration and practice show the application of formulas for all parts of the body, such as the head, neck, back, face, chest, abdomen, pelvis, legs and feet, arms and hands, and many symptoms, such as blood pressure, constipation, digestive problems, headaches, etc. Participants learn to locate and access more than 35 potent acupressure points. They also receive a clinical handbook and study guide with more than 70 specific acupressure formulas for specific body parts and conditions. Appropriate for clinical applications. This workshop is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience. Non-experienced practitioners should consider taking an introductory course such as the SEVA/Stress Release workshop or seek approval from the instructor.

Continuing Education: 24 hours

Massage Therapists (NCBTMB)
Acupuncturists (NCCAOM)
Asian Bodywork Therapists (NCCAOM)
Nurses (AHNA)
Physical Therapists in Maryland (MD PT Board)
Nurses (AHNA):This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approval for contact hours through the AHNA is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.
Successful completion requirements: Students will attend all 4 days of the course, demonstrate the specific techniques for “touching the energy,” be able to locate and access the 36 points used in Clinical Acupressure, demonstrate a beginning knowledge of the formulas in the clinical handbook, and complete the course evaluation.

Note: All learning objectives are supervised and assessed by the instructor through observation and class participation.

Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites to attend Clinical Acupressure 1, although students are strongly encouraged to experience one of our introductory workshops prior to attending our professional level trainings.

Fee: $550

Register on-line, or call Soul Lightening at 301-704-2387

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Clinical Acupressure 2: Meridians

This workshop is an intensive overview of the energetic meridian system used in Chinese Medicine, with a special focus on how to recognize, locate, and access these meridians in clinical practice. The purpose of this program is to provide an understanding of the Chinese meridian system, the energetic flow in the body and the chakras so that health care professionals, including nurses, can expand their health and healing repertoire for their patients/clients, their friends and family, and themselves; to see the body as more than a collection of physical symptoms and parts. The Western model of illness is expanded to include a holistic vision of the individual and the different paths to healing.

At the completion of the workshop participants will be able to:

Describe acupressure and how meridians are formed
Practice guided meditation and Chakra Tai Chi
Describe each of the Five Elements: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, Wood
Identify the function, flow, five element points and therapeutic use for each of the 12 organ meridians
Demonstrate how to read Chinese Pulses
Demonstrate the design and execution of a complete acupressure session

Continuing Education: 30 hours

Massage Therapists (NCBTMB)
Acupuncturists (NCCAOM)
Asian Bodywork Therapists (NCCAOM)
Nurses (AHNA)
Physical Therapists in Maryland (MD PT Board)
Nurses (AHNA):This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approval for contact hours through the AHNA is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.
Successful completion requirements: Students will attend all 4 days of the course, demonstrate the specific techniques for “touching the energy,” be able to locate and access the 36 points used in Clinical Acupressure, demonstrate a beginning knowledge of the formulas in the clinical handbook, and complete the course evaluation.

Note: All learning objectives are supervised and assessed by the instructor through observation and class participation.

Pre-requisites: Clinical Acupressure 1: Basic Applications

Fee: $625

Register on-line, or call Soul Lightening at 301-704-2387

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Clinical Practicum Series

Each 2 day practicum is an opportunity to expand upon the learning and experience of CA2 and/or PA3. Each practicum will focus on a specific pair of organ meridians. Students will refine their skills for recognizing and working with the unique patterns associated with each meridian. Special attention will be given to the function and interaction of specific points, and the nature of each meridian as it applies to health, balance, and consciousness.