Students are required to complete their Science courses on weekdays or nights, at their convenience during their enrollment when those classes are scheduled. Clinical practice will be scheduled by the students with their instructor, during regular Wellness Center hours.

CURRENT CALENDAR
Classes meet:

Days	Start Date:	End Date:
Mon & Thurs days 10am-2pm	Sept 15, 2008	Sept, 2009
Mon & Thurs Eves 6pm-10pm	Jan., 2009	Jan, 2010
Some Sat or Sun hours for clinic

The Whole Health Shiatsu Program is structured to fit the schedule of current practitioners as well as to allow proper integration of the knowledge for anyone new to this endeavor.

Holidays -The school is closed certain holidays that occur during regulary scheduled trimesters including: the day prior to and Thanksgiving Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. Special consideration is provided for individual religious holidays students celebrate, please notify administrative staff in writing of any days you are obligated to observe and will not be attending class. Detailed calendars will be provided the first day of classes for all students.

Emergency Closings -School closings or delays are announced that day on the answering machine at least two hours befroe the posted start times for day and evening classes. If Philadelphia public schools close for snow, we also close.

Class Size -Whole Health Shiatsu classes are limited to 14 students.

Definition of Clock Hours -A clock hour is 50 minutes of instruction per hour.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Shiatsu is a Japanese form of bodywork with roots in the ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and practice. Combined with the teachings of macrobiotic theories of health, this form of Shiatsu is an effective tool in bringing balance and well-being to the recipient. A sequence of gentle joint rotations, stretching, kneading, as well as palm and finger pressure along the body's meridians (channels) stimulate and balance the flow of Qi (energy). This allows the recipient to experience the many benefits of Shiatsu, including a deep sense of relaxation, often pain relief and an overall feeling of well-being.

Some other benefits of Shiatsu treatments:

• Improving circulation in body and digestive process
• Relieving stress and tension
• Enhancing recovery from injuries and common ailments
• Improving functions of the lymph, glands and organs
• Deepening awareness of spirit-mind-body connection

Objectives:

• To teach a highly effective sequence for Shiatsu Treatments
• To impart theories and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• To instill and strengthen professional ethics and practice
• To provide resources and examples for high standards of professional and personal development

LEVEL II
This segment is a continued exploration of Traditional Chinese Medicine including the topics of Element Points, the Eight Principles, Six Evils, and source/luo points as well as a more in depth look at macrobiotic theory introducing macrobiotic home remedies for common maladies. Student will learn the four traditional Asian assessment techniques: looking, listening, asking, and touching. Then they will utilize practical applications of assessment principles to create treatment plans for their clients. An introduction to Qi Gong practices will contribute to a deeper sense of personal energy and self-awareness.

LEVEL III
Cumulative knowledge from all prior levels will be addressed in deeper detail and brought into perspective for the student. Learn to treat clients through the extraordinary vessels and review the 100 major points. The Five Element Theory is also revisited in this context. Clinical practice commences under direct supervision of your instructor, each student examines, assesses and conducts inteerviews prior to treating all clients.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Students enrolled in the 600-hour Whole Health Shiatsu Program are required to complete Western Anatomy & Physiology classes in order to complete their program's requirements. Courses are offered on weekdays and weeknights and generally commence three times per year. Individual schedules are considered and the administration of Massage Arts Center will work with students to ensure their placement in an appropriate class. Required courses include Anatomy & Physiology I, II, & III.

STUDENT CLINIC
Students enrolled in the 600-hour Whole Health Shiatsu Program are required to complete 96 hours in the supervised student Wellness Clinic. Individual schedules vary so clinic hours will be scheduled by the student in the normal operating hours of the Wellness Clinic. Schedules and subject to their instructor's approval. This hands on portion of training is an invaluable experience and allows for the development of both intra and interpersonal skills, sense of touch, session protocol, and many other skills necessary for a successful practice. Students must complete a minimum of 96 hours, additional hours are available for furthering your skills under the supervision of our fully trained and certified instructors.

Graduates of the Massage Arts Center of Philadelphia 600-hour Whole Health Shiatsu program are eligible to sit for both the NCETMB (National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork) & the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine), Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT) exam.

LIFE SAVER SKILLS
CPR / First Aid—
Students are required to enroll in and complete at least 6 hours of Adult CPR and First Aid. Classes are not included in the tuition or courses at Massage Arts Center of Philadelphia though they are made available through the Continuing and Holistic education schedule, approximately twice a year. A valid CPR/ First Aid certification is a requirement for graduation.