Asian Body Therapy Programs - Chicago

Massage Therapist/Asian Bodywork Certificate

The Massage Therapist/Asian Bodywork certificate demonstrates a significant increase in training to clients and prospective employers. This program at Pacific emphasizes Oriental medical theory, tui na and the development of the students’ ability to
understand the causes and symptoms of disease. This ability will allow Pacific massage practitioners to customize their massage therapy to their client’s individual needs. This is critical in achieving the optimum therapeutic effect. Asian Bodywork Therapy
has grown into a recognized specialty supported by the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia and certified by the National Commission for the
Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Students in this program receive an introduction to the valuable theories of Chinese medicine and specialize in a multitude of Asian bodywork therapies, including tui na, shiatsu, Thai massage and others.

The Massage Therapist/Asian Bodywork program prepares students for certification by National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and by National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Graduates
are also eligible for membership in the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia.

In addition to the above Massage Technician courses, Massage Therapist/Asian Bodywork students will successfully complete the following courses to earn their certificate. Total program hours are a minimum of 600, including the Massage Technician.

Required courses, in addition to Massage Technician:

Anatomy and Physiology 2
Anatomy and Physiology 3
Pathophysiology for Massage Therapists
AcuPoints for Massage Therapists
Qi Gong 1
Shiastu 1
Clinical Skills Development
Clinic Instruction 1
CPR/Basic First Aid

* Chiacgo's massage certification programs are available through Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, School of Massage