Courses

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dietetics and Acupressure Program

LEVEL 1 – Acupressure Certificate in this Modality 270 hrs

-Traditional Chinese Medicine Level I and II

-Acupressure Level I and II

*Graduates with 400 hr diploma program may add a second modality

 

Level 2:  Acupressure Program – Diploma in Massage Therapy 600 hrs

-Traditional Chinese Medicine Level I and II

-Acupressure Level I and II

-Anatomy and Physiopathology

-Code of Ethics & Deontology

-Professional Aspects

-Helping Relations

-Sexuality

-Case Study

 

Level 3: Advanced Acupressure Program – Diploma in Massage or Naturotherapy 1,200 hrs

-Meets all requirements of option 2

-Aromatherapy

-Business and Marketing

-Care for the Caregiver

-Case Study

-Chakras

-Clinic

-Developing Intuition

-Flower Essence

-Herbology

-Holistic Nutrition

-Holistic Supervision

-Personal Development

 

Massage Practitioner Program (600h)

Introduction to Therapeutic Massage (30h)

Minimum of 2 bodywork techniques, choose from Swedish, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Sports massage, Acupressure (300h)

Anatomy and Physiopathology (90h)

Supervised Clinic (60h)

Sexology (45h)

Code of Ethics (15h)

Professional Aspects (15h)

Helping Relations (30h)

Interviewing Techniques (15h)

 

Complementary Courses

• Lymphatic Drainage 
• Business Practices in Massage Therapy 
• Colour and Sound Therapy 
• Aromatherapy 
• Holistic Nutrition 
• Reiki I, II, III
• Reflexology 
• Table Shiatsu 
• Deep Tissue 
• Chair Massage 
• Pregnancy Massage 
• Hot Stone Massage 
• Champi Indian Head Massage
• Spiritual Numberology
• Bach Flower Essences
• Holistic Supervision
• Care for the Caregiver
• Personal Development (PD)

 

Traditional Chinese Medicine Level 1

This 12 week course will explore the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine in theory and then applied to case studies. It will cover tongue and pulse readings using the diagnostic principles in order to evaluate the whole person.

Duration:  60 credits
Cost:  $540

Traditional Chinese Medicine Level 2

A 48 hour course on the use of Chinese dietetics and herbal patented formulas based on the refined skills and diagnostic principals acquired in level 1. This will allow the students to consolidate their knowledge in a practical way in order to understand the energy of foods and herbs, while enabling them to formulate dietary, herbal and lifestyle advice for their clients. 

Duration: 90 credits
Cost: $720

Acupressure Level 1

This introductory course will cover the theory and practise of acupressure in general and the Eight Extraordinary Meridians in particular. By the end of this course, students will be able to choose an appropriate extraordinary meridian to use in treatment for a client, while addressing the underlying emotional cases of illness.  

Duration: 60 credits
Cost: $540

Acupressure Level 2 

This course will cover the 12 organ meridians (pathways, point location, therapeutic use of acupoints) and various types of acupressure treatments: five elements, antique points, tending-muscular, body armouring, mental-emotional, Gua Sha and more. By the end of the course, the students will be able to choose powerful point combinations in order to treat a wide range of disharmonies and be able to use moxibustion effectively. Students will also be refining the myriad components that will make the art of acupressure their own. 

Duration: 200 credits
Cost: $2070

 

Introduction to Swedish Massage *pre-requisite for Full Program
We will cover the basic principles of Swedish Massage, including strokes, body leverage and draping. Some theory is included. By the end of this session the  student will be able to give a 1hour relaxing massage. This course can be taken alone, or as part of the full certification.
Duration:  15 credits
Cost:  $165

 

Introduction to Shiatsu *pre-requisite for Full Program
Will cover the principles of Shiatsu, including pressure, contact, body leverage and presence, through the 12 primary meridians. By the end of this session the student will learn how to give
a full body (general) kata. This course can be taken alone, or as part of the full certification.

Duration:  15 credits
Cost:  $165

 

Swedish Massage 
Level One– We will cover the basics in anatomy and physiology as it relates to therapeutic massage and its application.  Students will work hands on with muscles, body systems and fluids through manual manipulation and various strokes.  This type of massage is good for improving circulation, removing toxins from the system, and for general well-being and relaxation.
Duration:  190 credits
Cost:  $1490

Level Two– This class offers more advanced strokes, stretching, trigger point release, sports massage and injury work.  A large portion of this course will be hands on practise, case studies, pathology, clinics and supervision.

 

Shiatsu 
This technique originates from Japan and literally means ‘finger pressure’
Level One– Students will learn about yin and yang energies as well as the five elements. We will cover the twelve traditional meridians, their pathways, both energetically and anatomically, as well as their function and specific acupressure points. Stretching, breathing, and self care exercises will be an important part of this course.
Duration:  190 credits
Cost:  $1490

Level Two– For those who wish to go deeper into the work, this course will offer deep stretching manipulations and applications used for specific ailments and chronic conditions.  Elemental theory and diagnostic techniques will be learned as well as alternative methods of healing.
A large portion of this course will be hands on practise, case studies, pathology, clinics and supervision.

 

Supervised Clinic
Duration: 30h
Cost: $150

 

Anatomy and Physiopathology
From micro to macro- this course follows traditional physiology starting with the study of the cell, organs, tissues, systems of the body and how they interrelate. Anatomy consists of identifying all the bones in the body, muscle origin and insertion, as well as hands on palpitation, and how they relate to therapeutic massage. Will also cover the major diseases that can affect the human body and how the role and application of massage can help in promoting health, rehabilitation, and prevention.
Duration: 90 credits
Cost: $775

 

Sexology
In this interactive course, the student is sensitized to real-life problems and situations that
massage therapists may encounter in the course of their professional practice. The student will gain a heightened awareness in knowing the distinction between sexuality, affection, touch, intimacy and nudity. Through Introspection of one’s personal values in relation to sexuality, the student will also learn how to understand personal boundaries while working in massage therapy and how to clearly communicate objectives. The course requires the active participation of the student in role-playing scenarios of a sexual nature that may arise during one’s massage practice.
Duration: 45h
Cost: $450

 

Code of Ethics & Professional Aspects 
The course will position the practice of massage therapy in the context of municipal and Quebec provincial laws.  Ethical issues related to this field will be explored and discussed as well as
a detailed overview of the Code of Ethics sanctioned by the OCCPN.  The goal is to allow the
student to develop his/her personal boundaries which help define the level of involvement and approach.  Massage therapists and health care professionals alike often deal with situations
and circumstances that have ethical parameters on many levels that will be covered in the
course workshop.
Duration: 30 credits
Cost: $350

 

Helping Relations and Interview Techniques 
The student will develop techniques and core abilities in helping relations as it directly applies to massage and learn how to communicate, gather and manage relevant information about one’s client.  A commitment by the student will be required to follow a personal path of self-discovery
and awareness, recognize one’s limits and boundaries and distinguish one’s role as a therapist from that of a psychotherapist.  Through the aid of frank group discussions and exercises where the student will alternately play the roles of both the therapist and the client, the latter will help the student understand his own personal needs, develop listening skills and empathy.
Duration: 45 credits
Cost: $585