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Acupressure Therapy Certification
Holistic Childbearing Trainings
Yoga Teacher Trainings
Continuing Education & Advanced Courses
CPR & First Aid
Berkeley Classes

Acupressure Therapy Certification

Eastern Holistic Center is now offering the Acupressure Institutes 150-Hour Basic Acupressure California State certification. 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. Upon completion, the student will be a California State Certified Acupressure Practitioner/Certified Massage Therapist.

Summer Classes & Fall Intensive

Fall Intensive: September-November, 2008 • Wednesday evenings plus the 1st & 3rd weekends of the month.
(Note: There is one Friday evening class on 9/19)
Contact: Stephanie 707.823.4342

SEPTEMBER

Basic AcupressureStephanie Halderman, Dipl. ABT, EMT, CMT
Saturday/Sunday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM • 9/6-9/7 • $375*

Intermediate AcupressureStephanie Halderman, Dipl. ABT, EMT, CMT
Saturday/Sunday • 9:00 AM- 5:30 PM • 9/18-9/19 • $375*

Anatomy & PhysiologyJim Donak, CAMT, MP, NLP
Friday 6-9 PM & Saturday/Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM • 9/19-9/21 • $400*

OCTOBER

Acu-ReflexologyStephanie Halderman, Dipl. ABT, EMT, CMT
Wednesdays • 6-9 PM • 10/1-10/22 • $295

Tui Na (Chinese Massage)Kathleen Davis, BA, CMT
Saturday/Sunday • 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, 10/4-10/5 • $295*

Business Practice & EthicsKathleen Davis, BA, CMT
Sat/Sun • 5:30-7:30 PM, 10/4-10/5 (*note: BP&E is after Tui Na) • $110*

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

Supervised Clinical Practice SessionsStephanie Halderman, Dipl. ABT, EMT, CMT
Wednesdays 6:00-9:00 PM, 10/29-11/19, No fee. Required for certification. Full program students only.

NOVEMBER

Advanced AcupressureStephanie Halderman, Dipl. ABT, EMT, CMT
Saturday/Sunday • 9:00 AM-5:30 PM • 11/1-11/2 • $375*

Table Shiatsu (Japanese Massage)Stephanie Halderman, Dipl. ABT, EMT, CMT
Saturday/Sunday • 9:30 AM-4:30 PM • 11/15-11/16 • $295*
*Price is reduced when taking the full program.

To successfully complete this 150-hour Basic Training 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). Also, attend at least 4 practice sessions.
  • 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. There are no written exams.

Registration, Fees & CEU’s
Some classes can be taken individually without a prerequisite. See cost next to each class. Classes are discounted when the program is taken in full (over $1000 in savings). Please contact Stephanie Halderman at 823-4342 for more info or to register.

Tuition
Tuition for the full program is $2100. Receive $50 off when program is paid in full in advance. Visa/Mastercard, checks and cash are accepted.
Down Payment: $450 deposit is due before attending the program. The deposit includes a $75 non-refundable registration fee.

Payment Plan
Once the $450 deposit/registration fee is paid you can continue to pay for your classes (per class) until the full amount of tuition has been paid.

CEU's
CEU units are available upon request for classes at EHC through the Acupressure Institute. Provider Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider # CEP 14994)

Holistic Childbearing Certification Courses

Acupressure & Aroma for the Childbearing Year
Fall dates/info TBA

Holistic Massage for the Childbearing Year
Fall dates/info TBA

Acu-Aromatherapy for Infants/Children
Fall dates/info TBA

Additional classes/topics coming Fall 2008

Yoga Teacher Trainings

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
Monday-Friday, July 14 - 18, 2008
Cost: $795 + $50 registration fee.

Fall/Spring dates/info TBA

Continuing Education & Advanced Courses

Acu-Aromatherapy at Eastern Holistic Center
Wednesdays 6:00-9:00 PM, 7/2-7/30 (no class 7/16)
$270 (includes supplies)

Ortho-Bionomy Upper Extremities Class (16 hours) flyerJim Berns, ROI, CMT
Mondays, 9am- 6pm • 9/8 & 9/29 • $275
To register or for more information: Jim Berns (707) 823-8067, objimberns@gmail.com

Energize Your Healing Business: An Experiential Workshop flyerJennifer Kerr
Thursdays, 6:30–8:30pm • 9/4, 9/11, 9/18 & 9/25 • 4 Class Session for $120
To register: Jennifer Kerr (707) 480-6967 or email

Creating Prosperity ConsciousnessJennifer Kerr
Monday, 6:30–8:30pm • 9/15 • One Introductory Session, $35
(Seven week series begins on Mondays in October)
Registration & info: Jennifer Kerr, Facilitator at (707) 480-6967 or email

Intuitive Healing and Channeling (12 hours)Sylvia Nachlinger, ABT, CMT
Saturday/Sunday, 10:00 to 5:00, 10/11-12 • $290
Register at EHC (707) 823-4342

Beginning Healing MassageLea Wildflower
Thurs/Fri • 9:30 AM-6 PM • 10/23-24 • $235 plus textbook
Register: Lea Wildflower 707-824-8640 leawildflower@yahoo.com

Animal MassageTom Wilson & Tamara Samsa
Sat/Sun • 9 AM-5 PM(14 hours of training) • 10/25 & 10/26 • $240
Register at EHC (707) 823-4342

Colors, Crystals, and the Chakras (12 hours)Sylvia Nachlinger, ABT, CMT
Saturday/Sunday, 10:00 to 5:00 • 11/22-23 • $320 (includes crystals)
Register at EHC (707) 823-4342

The Art of Moxibustion and CuppingLaurel Brody L.Ac. A TCM
Wednesday, 6-9 pm • 12/3 • $40
Info: Harmony Healing Center (707) 829-3658 or harmonyhealingcenter@hotmail.com
Register at EHC (707) 823-4342

Counseling Skills • Alice Hiatt, RN (No Prerequisite)
Thursday/Friday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM • 12/11 & 12/12 • $335
Registration & info: Contact EHC at (707) 823-4342

Advanced Five Elements • Alice Hiatt, RN
Prerequisites: Basic, Intermediate, & Advanced Acupressure
Saturday/Sunday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM • 12/13 & 12/14 • $380
Registration & info: contact EHC at (707) 823-4342

CPR & First Aid

Stephanie Halderman is now offering CPR & First Aid classes through the American Heart Association. Courses are available for family, friends, the workplace and health care providers. For more info please call Stephanie Halderman at 823-4342. Schedule

Berkeley Classes

Stephanie Halderman teaches classes at the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, CA. Classes include Acu-Aromatherapy and Pregnancy & Birthing I & II. These classes are for experienced practitioners and those enrolled in the advanced program.

Pregnancy & Birthing I; First, Second, & Third Trimesters

Students will learn acupressure, bodywork techniques, aromatherapy, holistic remedies, nutrition, and self-help prenatal yoga for all trimesters in pregnancy. We will cover the common discomforts and complications associated with pregnancy, as well as contraindications. Approaches of western medicine vs. ancient wisdom will be discussed for a balanced knowledge of how to help the pregnant woman make educated choices for a healthy pregnancy.

Pregnancy & Birthing II; Labor, Postpartum Recovery, & Newborn Healing

Students will learn acupressure, bodywork techniques, aromatherapy, holistic remedies, nutrition, and self-help yoga for labor, postpartum recovery, and newborn healing. We will cover topics including labor induction, stages of labor, pain relief, complications and postpartum challenges. The class will also cover acupressure & holistic remedies for newborns that may be experiencing birth trauma, colic, stress, difficulty sleeping and more. Approaches of western medicine vs. ancient wisdom will be discussed for a balanced knowledge of how to help the woman make educated choices on how she gives birth and beyond.

To register for classes held at the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, please contact the Acupressure Institute at (510) 845-1059 or (800) 442-2232. Schedule

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