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Massage Therapist/Asian Bodywork Certificate

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Massage Therapist/Asian Bodywork Certificate

The Massage Therapist/Asian Bodywork certificate demonstrates a significant 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, if a few additional non-required courses in the Associate degree program are taken for this purpose.

The Massage Therapist/Asian Bodywork students will successfully complete the following courses to earn their certificate. Total program hours are a minimum of 637.5, or 33.5 credit units.

All coursework is required and also fulfills the first 3 terms of the AAS degree program.
Full time students receive a $400 discount for each of the 3 terms.

Please download the college catalog to view more information on this and all of our programs.

  • Oriental Medicine Theory and Points for Massage Therapists
  • Qi Gong 1
  • Introduction to Tui Na Hand Techniques
  • Introduction to Tui Na Structural Techniques
  • Circulatory Massage 1
  • Current Trends in Spa Massage
  • Thai Massage 1
  • Shiatsu 1
  • Deep Tissue Techniques
  • Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • Anatomy and Physiology 2
  • Biomedical Pathology for Massage Therapists
  • Introduction to Kinesiology
  • Public Safety, Business and Ethics
  • Introduction to Body Therapy Clinic
  • Clinical Practice Shift
  • CPR/Basic First Aid (8 hours required)

Graduates of the Massage Therapist/Asian Bodywork certificate will:

  • Demonstrate ethical behavior in their personal adn professional lives.
  • Demonstrate fundamental body therapy skills.
  • Know and demonstrate essential, hygienic considerations in the performance of massage.
  • Be eligible for the examination administered by National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.