9 courses with the subject AT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AT 110Asian Bodywork1-2
This course introduces the basic techniques of Asian Bodywork. Asian Bodywork (Tui Na) is regarded as one the three limbs of Chinese Herbal Medicine, the other two being acupuncture and herbalism. It is a highly refined and complex system of bodywork therapy which combines the use of traditional Chinese medical principles for assessing and evaluating general imbalances in the energetic system and a Western approach to organ dysfunctions. Tui Na is a holistic style of bodywork, which restores, promotes, and maintains optimum health through the treatment of the physical body, the bioenergy, and the emotions, which reflect and are bound into the neuromuscular system. The techniques used in Tui Na focus on balancing the musculoskeletal system and promoting the proper circulation of Qi, Blood and Fluids, which regulate all the physiological processes of the body. In Tui Na the energy system is balanced through bodywork techniques as compared to acupuncture which uses needles, or herbalism which relies on the ingestion of medicinal substances. Asian Bodywork Technique I introduces the location and manipulation of the Cutaneous Regions, Tendino-Muscle channels and the Primary channels located on the anterior surface of the body, thereby affecting all the systems of the mind-body complex. Tui Na manipulative techniques, hand exercises and other physical exercises begin the development of sensitivity, relaxation, and strength. A key to Tui Na is the strength and sensitivity of the practitioner’s hands that manipulate Qi within the patient to restore the balance of energies essential for good health and disease prevention. At the completion of this course the student will have a generalized knowledge of the energetic system, as well as the basic technical skills necessary to complete the anterior portion of the basic Tui Na technique. The student also will be introduced to diagnosis using observation, tongue, and pulse.
Asian Bodywork II introduces techniques for treatment of conditions of affecting the posterior aspects of the body. Asian Bodywork II introduces the location and manipulation of the Cutaneous Regions, Tendino-Muscle channels and the Primary channels located on the posterior surface of the body thereby affecting all the systems of the mind-body complex. Asian manipulative techniques, hand exercises and other physical exercises begin the development of sensitivity, relaxation, and strength. At the completion of this course, the student will have a generalized knowledge of the energetic system, as well as the basic technical skills necessary to complete the posterior portion of the Asian Bodywork treatment.
This course will introduce the student to the basic techniques of Thai massage. Thai massage can improve circulation and produce the experience of deep relaxation throughout the body. Benefits of the Thai Massage include improved blood and lymph circulation, pain relief, improvements in digestion, absorption of nutrients and elimination of waste products.
This course offers an introduction to the fundamental principles and practice of Shiatsu. It includes the history, development and applications of the different styles of Shiatsu with an emphasis on the Zen tradition. Students will learn basic principles of pressure, how to use body mechanics including proper positioning and movement, and a series of sequential techniques referred to as the “form”. This course
This course follows and builds on AT 301, Basic Shiatsu 1. Principles of pressure will be refined and applied to the form in the side and sitting positions. Review of the prone and supine positions will also be covered. An introduction to the elective courses Applied Shiatsu 1 & 2, in which diagnosis and treatment protocols are studied, will be offered for those considering pursuing their Shiatsu practice in more depth.
Only) - 2 Credits This course will introduce the student to the basic techniques of Thai massage. Thai massage can improve circulation and produce the experience of deep relaxation throughout the body. Benefits of the Thai Massage include improved blood and lymph circulation, pain relief, improvements in digestion, absorption of nutrients and elimination of waste products. Prerequisite for GSOM: OS 301 C 505 AC/OM Clinic Elective - 2 credits Once students finish their Acupuncture Clinical Internship series (I, II, III), they may elect to gain more clinical experience by signing up for this elective. Student interns gain supervisor’s clinical experience during which they individually diagnose patients then design and implement appropriate treatment plans, including acupuncture, herbal medicine and patent medicine. C 506 AC/OM Clinic Elective - 3 credits Once students finish their Acupuncture Clinical Internship series (I, II, III), they may elect to gain more clinic experience by signing up for this elective. Student interns gain supervisor’s clinical experience during which they individually diagnose patients then design and implement appropriate treatment plans, including acupuncture, herbal medicine and patent medicine. C 507 AC/OM Clinic Elective - 1 credit Once students finish their Acupuncture Clinical Internship series (1, 2, 3), they may elect to gain more clinic experience by signing up for this elective. Student interns gain supervisor’s clinical experience during which they individually diagnose patients then design and implement appropriate treatment plans, including acupuncture, herbal medicine and patent medicine. C 510 Facial Rejuvenation Clinic - 2 credits This clinic elective is designed to allow Acupuncture/OM Interns (I, II, III, IV) to gain clinical experience in the use of acupuncture in cosmetology, especially in preventing and reducing wrinkles, treating facial paralysis, acne, chloasma, and hair loss. Acupuncture and herbal protocols will be used to treat these conditions. 68 | P a g e
This course offers an introduction to the basic principles and practice of Tui Na. Its traditional uses in Chinese Herbal medicine will be discussed and students will learn basic hand techniques and how to apply them. This course is 45 hours of lecture and practical.
This course follows and builds upon AT 401, Tui Na 1. Hand techniques will be refined and clinical applications for some simple conditions demonstrated and practiced. This course is 45 hours of lecture and practical.
