| Today's acupressure therapist is often a | | | | supplementary training in Zen Shiatsu, Thai |
| professional massage practitioner who has | | | | massage, Tuina (Chinese Medical massage), Tai |
| acquired supplemental training through one of a | | | | Chi, Qigong, and other relative healing arts. Of |
| number of acupressure certification programs. | | | | course the more educated individuals choose to |
| However, there are some acupressure therapists | | | | become, the better chances of becoming a |
| who may be credentialed in acupressure and | | | | successful and comprehensive entrepreneur. |
| other Oriental medicine modalities, notwithstanding | | | | Other than working out of private homes, |
| massage therapy like sports massage, and/or | | | | acupressure practitioners may work in wellness |
| deep tissue massage therapy. | | | | clinics, acupuncture offices, and other healthcare |
| Quality acupressure practitioners have received | | | | facilities. |
| minimum training in the fundamentals of | | | | Because pet owners are also turning to |
| acupressure, anatomy and physiology, and the | | | | alternative and complementary medicine practices, |
| application of the therapy itself. In most basic | | | | those therapists who have attained acupressure |
| acupressure certification programs, candidates | | | | certification in equine or canine massage therapy |
| have gained hands-on instruction in the forms of | | | | are finding good prospects for working in holistic |
| acupressure, including Shiatsu and Jin Shin. (Typical | | | | veterinary clinics, as well as at horse events. |
| courses in acupressure are about 200 training | | | | If you (or someone you know) are interested in |
| hours; with advanced programs being more than | | | | finding acupressure certification courses, let |
| 800 training hours.) | | | | professional training within fast-growing industries |
| Professional therapists who have acquired | | | | like natural healing, cosmetology, acupuncture, |
| acupressure certification can identify specific | | | | oriental medicine, Reiki, and others get you |
| acu-points on the meridian pathways (energy | | | | started! Explore acupressure certification |
| channels of the body), and may facilitate | | | | programs near you. |
| kinesiology (muscle testing) to determine at which | | | | Today's Acupressure Therapist |
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