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San Jose
| Date | Certification Courses | Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1969 Wednesday | Level 2 Acupressure | 60 | Required |
| Dec 30, 2008 Tuesday | Acupressure Level 4 | 46 | Required |
| Jan 04, 2009 Sunday | Level 3 Acupressure Certification | 54 | Required |
| Jan 11, 2009 Sunday | Level 1 Acupressure Certification | 40 | Required |
| Feb 09, 2009 Monday | Medical Qigong Level 1 - Monday Series | 32 | Required |
| Feb 22, 2009 Sunday | Medical Qigong Level 1 - Sunday Series | 32 | Required |
| Feb 25, 2009 Wednesday | Level 4 Acupressure Certification | 44 | Required |
| Mar 01, 2009 Sunday | Medical Qigong Level 2 | 32 | Required |
| Mar 29, 2009 Sunday | Active Chi Cultivation | 16 | Required |
| Apr 05, 2009 Sunday | Acupressure Level 2 | 60 | Required |
| Jun 14, 2009 Sunday | Acupressure Level 3 | 54 | Required |
| Jul 26, 2009 Sunday | Acupressure Level 4 | 45 | Required |
Santa Cruz
| Date | Certification Courses | Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2008 Thursday | Anatomy I/Bodywork Basics - Core Course | 60 | Required |
| Sep 25, 2008 Thursday | Pathology- Core Course | 40 | Required |
| Sep 30, 2008 Tuesday | TCM Theory 2/3 - Core Course | 45 | Required |
| Nov 08, 2008 Saturday | Business and Ethics for Bodyworkers- Core Course | 15 | Required |
| Dec 09, 2008 Tuesday | Lotus Hands Rounds | 3 | Required |
| Dec 10, 2008 Wednesday | Lotus Hands Cervical Focus | 6 | Required |
| Dec 10, 2008 Wednesday | Lotus Hands Intern Rounds | 3 | Required |
| Dec 12, 2008 Friday | Lotus Hands II | 19 | Required |
| Jan 08, 2009 Thursday | Biomechanics/Kinesiology | 25 | Required |
| Jan 10, 2009 Saturday | Winter Focus (Kidney system) Qigong | 4 | Required |
| Feb 11, 2009 Wednesday | Anatomy I | 40 | Required |
| Feb 17, 2009 Tuesday | Intro to Meridian Massage | 27 | Required |
| Feb 21, 2009 Saturday | Business and Ethics | 15 | Required |
| Feb 28, 2009 Saturday | National Exam Review | 15 | Required |
| Mar 07, 2009 Saturday | Spring Focus Qigong | 4 | Required |
| Mar 12, 2009 Thursday | TCM Theory: Voices of Qi | 30 | Required |
| May 16, 2009 Saturday | Reiki I | 15 | Required |
| May 29, 2009 Friday | Lotus Hands 1 | 19 | Required |
| Jun 05, 2009 Friday | Lotus Hands III | 19 | Required |
| Level 2 Acupressure | San Jose |
| Janet Oliver LAc. | 60 hours/CEU's |
| Prerequisites: Acupressure Level 1 | |
| Sundays, April 5, 19, 26, May 3,10, 17, 31 9a.m. - 5:50p.m. and Saturday, May 16, (a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |  | Cost: $720.00 |
| Acupressure Level 4 | San Jose |
| Janet Oliver LAc. | 46 hours/CEU's |
| Prerequisites: Acupressure Leve4ls 1,2,3 | |
| Sundays, July 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23 9a.m. - 5:45 p.m. and Saturday August 1, 9 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. | | Cost: $552.00 |
| Level 3 Acupressure Certification | San Jose |
| Janet Oliver, LAc. | 54 hours/CEU's |
| In Traditional Chinese Theory we see ourselves as being a microcosm or reflection of the five elements (water, fire, earth, wood and metal) of nature. This course covers the Five Element Theory and its application in Acupressure for body, mind and soul balance. | |
| Prerequisites: Acupressure Level 1 & 2 or equivalent TCM background | |
| Wednesdays: Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 6:30pm – 10:00pm Sundays: Jan. 4, 25, Feb. 1, 15, 9:00am – 5:30pm Saturday: Jan. 31 9:00am – 5:30pm | | Cost: $660.00 |
| Level 1 Acupressure Certification | San Jose |
| Janet Oliver, LAc. | 40 hours/CEU's |
| Learn the ancient healing art which uses the same theory and points as acupuncture, utilizing fingertips rather than needles. This Level 1 class combines theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anatomy, Qi Gong with Acupressure. No pre-requisites. | |
| Prerequisites: none | |
| Sundays: Jan.11, 18, Feb.1, 22, Mar. 29, 9:00am – 5:30pm Saturday: Mar. 14, 9:00am –12:00pm | | Cost: $480.00 |
| Medical Qigong Level 1 - Monday Series | San Jose |
| Tom Leichardt, DMQ | 32 hours/CEU's |
| In this Medical Qigong 1 course, students are led through a progressive series of Qigong (Energy Skill) exercises and meditations. Basic applications of Medical Qigong Purgation, Tonification and Regulation energetic skills are experienced. Each class includes lecture, demonstration of exercises and personal practice of this energetic medicine. Students are also taught specific Medical Qigong prescription exercises and meditations, and learn how and when to apply them in clinic (e.g., purging excess conditions, tonifying deficiencies, dispersing stagnations and regulating Qi, Blood and Body Fluids). There is also an introduction to energetic psychology, which includes discharging toxic emotions and how to safely handle the emotional discharges or toxic energetic releases coming from their patients. | |
| Mondays: Feb. 9 - June 1 (break May 25), 6:30pm - 8:30pm | | Cost: $512.00 |
| Medical Qigong Level 1 - Sunday Series | San Jose |
| Tom Leichardt, DMQ | 32 hours/CEU's |
| In this Medical Qigong 1 course, students are led through a progressive series of Qigong (Energy Skill) exercises and meditations. Basic applications of Medical Qigong Purgation, Tonification and Regulation energetic skills are experienced. Each class includes lecture, demonstration of exercises and personal practice of this energetic medicine. Students are also taught specific Medical Qigong prescription exercises and meditations, and learn how and when to apply them in clinic (e.g., purging excess conditions, tonifying deficiencies, dispersing stagnations and regulating Qi, Blood and Body Fluids). There is also an introduction to energetic psychology, which includes discharging toxic emotions and how to safely handle the emotional discharges or toxic energetic releases coming from their patients. | |
| Sundays: Feb. 22, Mar. 15, Apr. 5, May 3, 9:00am - 6:00pm | | Cost: $512.00 |
| Level 4 Acupressure Certification | San Jose |
| Janet Oliver LAc. | 44 hours/CEU's |
| Advanced practices in the 5 Element Theory are introduced as well as supervised clinical practice in our Acupressure Clinic. | |
| Prerequisites: Acupressure Levels 1,2 & 3 | |
| Wednesdays: Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18, 6:30pm – 10:00pm Sundays: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 9:00am – 5:30pm | | Cost: $528.00 |
| Medical Qigong Level 2 | San Jose |
| Tom Leichardt, DMQ | 32 hours/CEU's |
| In this Medical Qigong 2 course, students are led through a progressive series of advanced Shengong (Spirit Skill) meditations and exercises. These exercises and meditations are specifically used for developing advanced intuitive diagnostic skills. The students also learn basic Medical Qigong treatment protocols and begin the initial phase of their Medical Qigong clinical experience by performing basic treatments on their fellow classmates. The basics learned in this class include using Medical Qigong for diagnosis and then using purging, tonifying and regulating techniques in the subsequent treatment. | |
| Prerequisites: Medical Qigong Level 1 | |
| Saturdays: Mar. 1, 22, Apr. 19, May 17, 9:00am - 6:00pm | | Cost: $512.00 |
| Active Chi Cultivation | San Jose |
| Tom Leichardt DMQ | 16 hours/CEU's |
| The Active Qi Cultivation course, wonderfully energizing and enriching, enables students to dive deeper into energetic cultivation for health and longevity. A complete set of practices is reviewed, deepening one's understanding of how to use Medical Qigong for self healing, as homework prescriptions to clients, and as a healing modality. Group practice, as well as the instructor's gentle presence and guiding support, create a rich atmosphere for the refinement of these subtle arts. Active Qi Cultivation is a part of the requirements for Medical Qigong certification at Five Branches University. | |
| Prerequisites: Medical Qi Gong Level 1 completed or concurrent enrollment | |
| Saturdays: Mar. 29 & Apr. 26, 9:00am - 6:00pm | | Cost: $256.00 |
| Acupressure Level 2 | San Jose |
| Janet Oliver | 60 hours/CEU's |
| Prerequisites: Acupressure Level 1 | |
| April 5, 19, 26 May 3,10,16,17,31, 9:00a.m. - 5:30p.m. and Saturday, May 16, 9a.m. - 5:30p.m. | | Cost: $720.00 |
| Acupressure Level 3 | San Jose |
| Janet Oliver LAc. | 54 hours/CEU's |
| Prerequisites: Acupressure level 1 & 2 | |
| Sundays, June 14, 21, 28 July 12, 19 9a.m. - 5:45 p.m. and Saturday June 27 & July 11, 9a.m. - 5:45 p.m. | | Cost: $648.00 |
| Acupressure Level 4 | San Jose |
| Janet Oliver LAc. | 45 hours/CEU's |
| Prerequisites: Acupressure Level 3 | |
| July 26, August 1, 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009 9:00a.m. - 5:30p.m. | | Cost: $540.00 |
| Anatomy I/Bodywork Basics - Core Course | Santa Cruz |
| Dr. Cheryl Neuman, D.C. and Lauren Borowsky, LMT, CYT | 60 hours/CEU's |
| This course is designed to give students practical hands-on experience in locating, palpating, and defining the location of various muscles and anatomical landmarks. Students will learn the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems including the origins and insertions of the major muscles. Instruction in basic meridian massage techniques will be integrated throughout this class. | |
| September 18 - December 17 Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm | | Cost: |
| Pathology- Core Course | Santa Cruz |
| Deepa Gleason, L.Ac., MMQ | 40 hours/CEU's |
| Students will study the processes underlying disease and the forms of common dysfunctions. Students will identify the structural and functional changes in soft tissues and the internal organs that underlie disease. | |
| September 25 - December 18 Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm | | Cost: |
| TCM Theory 2/3 - Core Course | Santa Cruz |
| Christian Nix, L.Ac | 45 hours/CEU's |
| In this combination course, students will learn the functions of the internal organs as viewed from the traditional Chinese medical perspective and learn evaluation skills that comprise the Four Examinations—Looking, Listening, Asking, and Palpating. This will include a thorough investigation into the functions and typical signs of imbalance of the Zang (yin organs) and Fu (yang organs). Students will become familiar with specific evaluation skills including but not limited to: pulse, tongue and facial diagnosis; San Jiao theory; the Eight Principles; the Four Levels; and the external and internal causes of disease. | |
| September 30 - December 16 Tuesdays: 6:30-9:30 pm | | Cost: |
| Business and Ethics for Bodyworkers- Core Course | Santa Cruz |
| Christian Nix, L.Ac | 15 hours/CEU's |
| This course presents business management techniques necessary to build and maintain a massage practice. A thorough understanding of professional standards, code of ethics, and scope of practice is also necessary to build a strong foundation for a successful career. Students will learn the practical application of business and professional skills needed to effectively communicate with clients and other healthcare professionals. In addition, students will become familiar with local, state, and national laws and legislation regulating the massage profession. | |
| November 8, 9, & 22 10am-4pm | | Cost: |
| Lotus Hands Rounds | Santa Cruz |
| Douglas Bertram, M.T.C.M, L.Ac., LMT | 3 hours/CEU's |
| In this setting, you will observe as Doug gives treatments. As he treats clients with various conditions, he will explain what he is doing and why. This is an excellent opportunity to take the classroom experience into a clinical type setting. | |
| Wednesday: Dec. 9, 9:00am-12:00pm | | Cost: $36.00 |
| Lotus Hands Cervical Focus | Santa Cruz |
| Douglas Bertram, MTCM, L.Ac., LMT | 6 hours/CEU's |
| Learn special techniques for unwinding and unblocking the cervical area of the body using the Lotus Hands modality. | |
| Prerequisites: Lotus Hands I | |
| Wednesday: Dec. 10, 6:00-9:00pm Thursday: Dec. 11, 6:00-9:00pm | | Cost: $72 |
| Lotus Hands Intern Rounds | Santa Cruz |
| Douglas E. Bertram, L.Ac. | 3 hours/CEU's |
| In this setting, you will be giving the Lotus Hands sessions while Doug observes and offers input and support. Space is limited to 4-5 students. Priority will be given to students who have taken Lotus Hands 1-3 and have done some interning with Doug already. | |
| Prerequisites: Lotus Hands 1, 2, and 3 | |
| Wednesday: Dec. 10, 1:00 - 4:00pm | | Cost: $36.00 |
| Lotus Hands II | Santa Cruz |
| Douglas Bertram, MTCM, L.Ac., LMT | 19 hours/CEU's |
| Lotus Hands Level II will focus more on the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. You will learn to effect change in tension levels by skillfully choosing appropriate hand techniques and the importance of using mindfulness when treating musculoskeletal conditions. By the completion of this class you will be able to treat any musculoskeletal condition with confidence. You will also develop an understanding of how to implement mindfulness into any modality that works with the human body. | |
| Prerequisites: Lotus Hands I | |
| Friday: Dec. 12, 6:00 - 9:00pm Saturday: Dec. 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday: Dec. 14, 10:00am - 6:00pm | | Cost: $228 |
| Biomechanics/Kinesiology | Santa Cruz |
| Shannon Lynn Brown, LMT | 25 hours/CEU's |
| Prerequisites: Anatomy 1 | |
| Thursdays: Jan. 8 - Feb. 26, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | | Cost: $ 300.00 |
| Winter Focus (Kidney system) Qigong | Santa Cruz |
| Donna Runnalls, M.S. LMFT & Mary Ho, Pharm.D. | 4 hours/CEU's |
| For all those interested in learning a profoundly effective energy based healing, preventative and strengthening practice for the Health of the Human Kidney System including: the urinary, reproductive, endocrine, lymphatic and skeletal systems. Some symptoms of weak kidney Qi include stress, fear of failure, fatigue, perfectionism, insomnia. In tandem our curriculum will include Tian Gong Qi Gong Meditative Practices for increasing our compassion for and connection to the Health of the Kidney System of the Earth. Note: A light lunch will be provided featuring foods that nourish the kidneys | |
| Saturday: Jan. 10, 9:30am - 1:30pm | | Cost: $48 |
| Anatomy I | Santa Cruz |
| Cheryl Neuman, D.C | 40 hours/CEU's |
| Asian bodywork and qigong make up two of the traditional five branches of TCM. Anatomy provides the structural framework and physical basis for these methods. This course is designed to give students practical hands-on experience in locating, palpating, and defining the location of various muscles and anatomical landmarks. Students will learn the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems including the origins and insertions of the major muscles. | |
| Wednesdays: Feb. 11 - May 13, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | | Cost: $ 480.00 |
| Intro to Meridian Massage | Santa Cruz |
| Lauren Borowsky, LMT | 27 hours/CEU's |
| Explore the basics of oil-based bodywork as it relates to meridian massage and learn skills for rooting, flowing, and draping. We will focus on body mechanics and energetics, flow sequences for addressing and opening the meridians, and smooth draping skills to enable our patients to feel integrated, connected, safe, and relaxed. | |
| Tuesdays: Feb. 17 - April 14, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | | Cost: $ 324.00 |
| Business and Ethics | Santa Cruz |
| Shannon Lynn Brown, LMT | 15 hours/CEU's |
| Saturday: Feb. 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday: Feb. 22. 10:00am - 6:00pm | | Cost: $180.00 |
| National Exam Review | Santa Cruz |
| Shannon Lynn Brown, LMT | 15 hours/CEU's |
| Saturday: Feb. 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday: Mar. 1, 10:00am - 6:00pm | | Cost: $ 180.00 |
| Spring Focus Qigong | Santa Cruz |
| Donna Runnalls, M.S. LMFT & Mary Ho, Pharm.D. | 4 hours/CEU's |
| Saturday: Mar. 7, 9:30am - 1:30pm | | Cost: $ 48.00 |
| TCM Theory: Voices of Qi | Santa Cruz |
| Glenn Kazmierski, L.Ac. | 30 hours/CEU's |
| This course is designed to introduce the theories that form the foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). These include yin and yang, the five elements, the concept of Qi, the vital substances, and meridian theory. The course deals with the anatomical location of the meridians, as well as the locations and functions of important acupuncture points. Particular attention is focused on the muscle/ sinew channels that are pertinent to Asian bodywork and TCM theory. | |
| Thursday: Mar. 12-May 14, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | | Cost: $ 360.00 |
| Reiki I | Santa Cruz |
| Jim Gallas, HHP, CYT | 15 hours/CEU's |
| Saturday: May 16, 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: May 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm | | Cost: $ 180.00 |
| Lotus Hands 1 | Santa Cruz |
| Douglas Bertram, M.T.C.M, L.Ac., LMT | 19 hours/CEU's |
| This level one class is an introduction to the Lotus Hands approach of assessing musculoskeletal conditions. In this class you will learn to locate tension in the body using a unique therapeutic diagnostic method. Lotus Hands is a mindful orthopedic approach; this class focuses on both detailed anatomical precision and the importance of a present mind. | |
| Friday: May 29, 6:00-9:00pm Saturday: May 30, 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday: May 31, 10:00am-6:00pm | | Cost: $ 228 |
| Lotus Hands III | Santa Cruz |
| Douglas Bertram, L.Ac | 19 hours/CEU's |
| The level three class is a continuation of the Lotus Hands levels one and two classes. In level three students will continue to refine their assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. This class will focus on the subtle aspects of each of the treatment modalities discussed in levels one and two, and further ones sensitivity to subtle energies. By the completion of the level three classes, students will understand how to get results using a less invasive and more efficient approach. This is achieved by continuing the integration of mindfulness with advanced manual therapy techniques. | |
| Prerequisites: Lotus Hands 1 | |
| Friday: Jun. 5, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday: Jun. 6, 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday: Jun. 7, 10:00am - 6:00pm | | Cost: $ 228.00 |