Our 150-hour Basic Acupressure Program covers several types of Acupressure and Shiatsu. Students gain proficiency in using more than 75 acupressure points & 8 styles of bodywork. Upon completion, the student is eligible to practice acupressure/shiatsu in California, and depending upon city/county requirements, may legally charge for sessions.


Combining our 150-hour Basic Acupressure Program with our 100-hour Advanced Acupressure Supplement (click here for 100 hr Supplement info) creates our 250-hour Advanced Acupressure Practitioner Program. This program allows students to meet both the hours (250) and subject area requirements necessary to apply for the California Massage Therapy Council's (CAMTC) Voluntary Certification as a Certified Massage Practitioner. The supplement includes 80 hours covering topics in Ethics, Health, Hygiene & Contraindications, and Anatomy & Physiology, along with an additional 20 hours in AI Advanced program classes or elective classes not taken in the students 150-hour Basic Acupressure Program.
Prerequisite: Students must complete our Basic 150-Hour Training or equivalent.


Our 200-hour/250-hour Professional Specialization Programs enable students to enhance their skills and develop a specialty in private practice. Selecting classes from the full range of Acupressure Institute offerings, these programs provide both depth and breadth of knowledge. For depth, a student chooses a particular Specialization Area (Emotional Balancing, Women's Health, Traditional Asian Theory, Sports Applications, etc.) and takes classes related to that specialization. For breadth, a student is required to take at least 2 Advanced ABT Core classes, at least 1 Advanced Anatomy class, and at least 1 Apprenticeship Training class within their 200 or 250 hour program. The 200-hour Program includes 11 classes, and the 250-hour Program includes 15 classes. Tapping into the specialized expertise of AI Faculty makes these programs an extraordinary way to leverage one’s time and effort into creating or evolving a professional practice.
Prerequisite: Students must complete our Basic 150-Hour Training or equivalent.


Our 500-hour Acupressure Therapist Program combines our Acupressure Practitioner Foundations Program, and a 250-hour Professional Specialization Program. In this format students can meet both the hours (500) and subject area requirements necessary to apply for the California Massage Therapy Council's (CAMTC) Voluntary Certification as a Certified Massage Therapist. Further, if a student chooses they may select recommended classes and thus be able to apply to become a Professional Member of the American Organization for the Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA), and/or take the National Certification Exam in Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT) offered by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). This program can help one achieve both professional status and the highest level of certification available efficiently and effectively.


The 850-hour Acupressure Therapy Program enables you to be proficient in several areas of study including advanced acupressure, traditional Asian modalities and related bodywork therapies. Based on your professional goals and interests, you individualize your program by selecting from a variety of bodywork and holistic therapy classes. This career training program also prepares students who wish to become recognized professionals in the field of acupressure prepare to take the National Asian Bodywork Exam.


Our 1000-hour Acupressure Mastery Program combines our 500-Hour Acupressure Professional Program and two of our 250-hour Professional Specialization Programs. This program is designed for those devoted to being at the forefront of Asian Bodywork Therapy, and also prepares practitioners for where evolving state and national standards appear to be headed (1000 hours of education). We at the Acupressure Institute recognize that enrolling in and completing this program represents a sizable commitment of a students time, energy and finances. We strive to have this program be a leader in the field, along with being our most economical program on an hour for hour basis.


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