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  Training & Certification

Eastern Holistic Center offers the Acupressure Institute’s

150 hour Acupressure & Eastern Bodywork certification program. Classes for the fall program are on Wednesday evenings with two Tuesday evenings in December, plus one weekend a month. This certification training offers several types of acupressure & eastern bodywork modalities. Students gain proficiency in using more than 75 acupressure points, acupressure flows, extraordinary vessels, the twelve organ meridians, the five elements, eastern massage, and more. CEU’s and advanced courses are also available. Upon completion, students will be a certified CMT.


Classes can be taken individually for already certified massage therapists  who do not need certification or the full program or want continuing education. Classes can also be taken individually for the public wanting to learn acupressure for family & friends who do not need certification. Please try to register for individual classes w/in 24 hours prior to class. See classes for individual cost. Those taking the full program will save over $1000 in full. All individual class costs are less for full program students.






Full Program Course Offerings & Schedule:






For full program discounted tuition see below...






Fundamentals of Acupressure w/Stephanie Halderman

Wednesday evenings, 6-9 p.m.

$295 (non-program cost)


Anatomy & Physiology w/Jim Donak

Friday, September 11th 6-9 p.m. &

Saturday/Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

$400 (non-program cost)






Basic Acupressure w/Stephanie Halderman

Saturday/Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

$380 (non-program cost)


Table Shiatsu w/Stephanie Halderman

Wednesday evenings,  6-9 p.m.

$295 (non-program cost)


Business Practice & Ethics w/Stephanie Halderman

Friday, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

$110 (non-program cost)



Intermediate Acupressure w/Stephanie Halderman

Saturday/Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

$380 (non-program cost)


Acu-Reflexology w/Stephanie Halderman

Wednesday evenings, 6-9 p.m.

$295 (non-program cost)


Acu-Yoga w/Stephanie Halderman

Tuesday & Wednesday evenings, 6-9 PM

$295 (non-program cost)



Advanced Acupressure w/Stephanie Halderman

Saturday/Sunday,  9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

$380 (non-program cost)












Supervised Student Clinics w/Stephanie Halderman

more info






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To successfully complete this 150-hour           certification program one needs to:

◦Complete all nine courses. (Note: make-up classes can

          be taken at the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, CA)

◦Pay tuition in full.

◦Complete Documented Clinical Practice & Assignments

          (7 clinical case studies and 5 assignments). Supervised student clinics count as 2 case studies each.

◦Pass a 1 hour verbal and hands-on evaluation. Once

          these four steps are completed you will be awarded

          your diploma and become a graduate of the Acupressure Institute & Eastern Holistic Center. There are no written exams.


Registration, Fees & CEU’s
Some classes can be taken individually without a prerequisite. CEU’s are available. See classes for cost of individual classes. Classes are discounted when the program is taken in full (over $1000 in savings). Discounts are available for those who pay in full and scholarships are available for those in need (see scholarships below). Please contact Stephanie Halderman at 823-4EHC (4342)ext 2  or e-mail stephaniehalderman@gmail.com for more info or to register.

To enroll in the 150 hour Basic Training Program: Download & complete the following forms. Mail completed forms to Eastern Holistic Center/Stephanie Halderman, 165 N. Main St., Sebastopol, CA 95472. Please write (707) at the top of the forms to indicate the Sebastopol/Eastern Holistic Center program. Include a $450 down payment (includes $75 non-refundable registration fee) made out to Eastern Holistic Center, or full payment of $2,300 (you receive $150 off for paying entire amount.)



   

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If paying with credit card or cash, please send a note with your forms indicating when and how you will pay.

Tuition
Tuition for the full program is $2450. Receive $150 off when program is paid in full in advance ($2300).  Extended payment plans and scholarships (see below) are available for those in need. Visa/Mastercard, checks and cash are accepted.

Down Payment for full program                                                                                            A deposit/registration fee of $450 made out to Eastern Holistic Center is due before attending the program. The deposit includes a $75 non-refundable registration fee.

Payment Plans for full program
Once the deposit/registration fee is paid you can continue to pay for your classes (per class) until the full amount of tuition has been paid. Extended payment plans may also be available.






 
New! Advanced continuing education evenings for students & graduates of our Acupressure & Eastern Bodywork certification program. 
Scheduled for the second Tuesday evenings of each month from 6-9 PM. We will cover advanced acupressure flows, student questions & clarification, and practice. $30. Please call or email Stephanie Halderman to register. (707) 823-4342 ext 2 or stephaniehalderman@gmail.com

Advanced Acupressure                                                                                      Integrating U-Points & Source Points with Essential Oils with Stephanie Halderman
Saturdays, February 20th & March 6th,  9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
more info on schedule page

Acupressure & Eastern Bodywork 
Certification Program



2010 dates TBA. See below...


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Holistic Childbearing Trainings


Holistic Childbearing Education

2010 dates TBA, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.,$130

This class is a pre-requisite to all massage, bodywork & yoga courses, unless you are already a childbearing professional.


Acupressure & Aromatherapy for the Childbearing Year with Stephanie Halderman                                                          Dates/Info TBA


Holistic Prenatal  & Postnatal Table Shiatsu, TBA


Holistic Prenatal & Postnatal Acupressure Flows, TBA


Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training

with Stephanie Halderman & Devorah Blum

Summer 2010, dates TBA, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., $500

This training is a requirement for the Postpartum Yoga Teacher Training, unless proof of other accepted Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training is provided.


Postpartum Yoga Teacher Training

with Stephanie Halderman & Devorah Blum

Summer 2010, dates TBA, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., $250


Holistic Prenatal  & Postnatal Therapeutic Massage

with Stephanie Halderman

2010 dates TBA, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., $375

This training is a requirement for the Holistic Postpartum Massage training, unless proof of other accepted Prenatal Massage Training is provided.


Infant Massage, Acupressure & Aromatherpy                    with Stephanie Halderman                                                         Dates/Info TBA. February 2010

Pediatric CPR & FIrst Aid

with Stephanie Halderman

Includes Adult & Pediatric CPR with Pediatric First Aid.

No prerequisite. Dates TBA. $95    more info & schedule