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Learn the fundamentals of acupressure and discover how this traditional technique relates to massage therapy. This 9-hour continuing education course introduces massage therapists to acupressure principles, Qi, the body's meridian system, commonly used acupressure points, indications, contraindications, and basic treatment-planning concepts.
Whether you are new to acupressure or looking to expand your massage therapy knowledge, this course provides a convenient introduction to the theory and application of acupressure that you can use as a foundation for further study and practice.
In this course, you will learn:
The basic principles and history of acupressure
The concepts of Qi and the body's meridian system
The location and function of major acupressure points
Benefits and potential applications of acupressure
Important indications and contraindications
Meridian charts and how to identify acupressure points
Acupressure points commonly associated with specific client concerns
Basic considerations for developing an acupressure treatment plan
Resources for continuing your education in acupressure and traditional Chinese medicine
Why take this course?
Acupressure can complement a massage therapist's existing knowledge and provide an opportunity to learn more about traditional approaches to working with the body. This course gives you a foundation in acupressure theory while providing diagrams, point locations, and practical information you can use as a reference in your continued professional education.
Text: Acupressure Basics, by Melissa M. Dawahare, ND, 45 pages
Guide with instructions
Multiple choice exam of 70 questions
Course evaluation
Certificate of achievement for 9 CE hours upon completion
Unlimited phone and email support for any of your questions
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
I am currently a graduate student in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs, I found this course to be accurate, straightforward and informative, especially for those without the education I have been seeking and coming in as new students to TCM theory. - Alice W.
Very interesting and informative. - R. Creson, LMT
It would've been nice if the techniques and how to implement them into a standard massage was elaborated on. The sites and description of the points where very informative. - Brian Garrett, LMT
Easy to get through, straightforward, and left with a good reference for further study. - Benjamin Collura, LMT
I love the descriptions of each point and diagram showing where they are located. - Karen Billingsley, LMT
All of the following are benefits of acupressure EXCEPT:
A. Relieving pain
B. Diagnosing disease and illness
C. Balancing Qi
D. Supports general health and well being
The Spleen meridian begins with SP 1 on the:
A. Big toe
B. Second toe
C. Third toe
D. Fourth toe
Which of the following points are known as the Four Gates?
A. SP 6 and KI 3
B. LI 4 and LR 3
C. CV 1 and GV 1
D. PC 6 and HT 7
Course Author
About the Instructor
Dr. Melissa Dawahare, NMD, RN
Melissa Dawahare, NMD, RN, is a naturopathic medical doctor and a registered nurse with 30 years of experience in the medical field. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Nursing and Sonoran University of Health Sciences, formerly the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Dawahare is the author of several of our continuing education courses including Acupressure Basics, Essential Oils Overview, Massage and Migraines, and Massage and Fibromyalgia Sundrome.
