500-Hour Accredited Curriculum
Courses
Accredited by the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA)
Zen Shiatsu Technique
160 hrs
This course teaches students the progression of the style of Zen Shiatsu from traditional to its contemporary practice. Students learn to work on a mat “Japanese-style” to develop the strength, coordination and awareness acquired through moving from their core, or “hara,” a foundation required for all Asian martial arts.
Chinese Medical Theory
100 hrs
Students will learn the twelve primary channels (meridians), Five Element Theory, principles of Yin and Yang, the vital substances, Zeng Fu Syndromes, Six Divisions, and Food-Grade herbal support formulas.
Anatomy & Physiology (online)
100 hrs
Western Body, Eastern Mind: Integrated Anatomy & Physiology, this course was developed specifically for students of Asian Bodywork Therapy.
Clinical Application
70 hrs
All Clinic sessions are supervised by an instructor. Members of the community participate to receive sessions from students in training during regularly scheduled class hours.
Clinical Reasoning
51.5 hrs
After each session students gather with the instructor for “Rounds,” during which time they share their experiences and observations.
Master Teacher Workshops (included in Zen Shiatsu Technique 160 hours)
24 hrs
We invite Master teachers from around the world who will be great future for networking and mentor-ship.
Business & Marketing
10.5 hrs
We will discuss the Code of Ethics and many important aspects of establishing professional relationships with our clients including Professional Boundaries, Transference and Counter-Transference.
Ethics
6 hrs
We will discuss the Code of Ethics and many important aspects of establishing professional relationships with our clients including Professional Boundaries, Transference and Counter-Transference.
Chinese Herbs and Pulses (included in TCM 100 hours)
10 hrs
We offer an introduction to the vast field of herbs and pulse diagnosis.
CPR
2 hrs
We accept online and in person accredited CPR credits and transfer credits.
Schedule
One 4-Day Weekend per Month
4-Day Weekend: 500 hrs
Friday-Monday: 9am-5pm once per month.
Length of program: 14 months (September- October)
2025-2026 Program Dates
September 19-22
October 17-20
November 21-24
December 12-15
January 9-12
February - WINTER BREAK
March 13-16
April 10-13, and 25-26 (short weekend)
May 8-11
June 12-15
July 10-13
August 7-10,
September 11-14, and 26-27 (short weekend)
October 9-12
Tuition
500 Hour Program
$8,500
Tuition total includes $1050 for Western Body Eastern Mind and a $140 towards a membership with New Energy Works to access online videos. Tuition excludes textbooks, supplies and housing.
Grants
If you have been a Vermont resident for over 1-year, you may be eligible for a VSAC grant, students can be awarded up to $6400 towards tuition.
Housing Available
Airbnb shared room for $25/night or $100 per weekend. We may also have an apartment if you are looking to relocate for the duration of the program, rent is $1000 unfurnished and $1200 furnished. Space is limited, we can accommodate only 3-4 students.
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