The mission of the Acupressure Therapy Institute (ATI) is to provide a comprehensive education in Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT). Professional practitioners are trained with sensitivity, skill, knowledge and compassion so that they can provide health care to the public in complementary and alternative medicine. Students are encouraged to self-discovery and to the development of their emerging selves as professional therapists. The Acupressure Therapy Institute offers:

1. Certification in Acupressure
2. Supervised Student Clinics
3. Continuing Education Workshops

Currently accepting enrollment for the Acupressure Certification Class - Beginning September 2009 - Registration deadline July 15, 2009. Call for more info and to arrange an interview. Western Body Eastern Mind Integrated Anatomy & Physiology - Beginning July 2009 - Registration deadline June 15, 2009 ATI was founded in 2000 by the corporation, Acu-Health, Inc. and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education as a private vocational school. It is a small school located on the south shore in North Quincy dedicated to offering quality training in the ancient healing arts of Asian Bodywork Therapies:

• National member of the Council for Schools and Programs (COSP) of the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA).
• Approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider under category A.
• Professional Development Activities (PDAs) for NCCAOM recertification are available

The Acupressure Therapy Institute (ATI) has a unique program:

• ATI is the only New England school teaching Acupressure Shiatsu
• Founding director, Barbara Blanchard, has more than 25 yrs experience in creating curriculum and teaching ABT
• Three supervised student clinics: Acupressure Chair Clinic, Full Treatment Mat Clinic, Off-site internship with challenged adolescents at the Mass. Hospital School Pain Management Clinic
• Small classes and individual attention
• Flexible payment plans
• Continuing education workshops
• Graduates have passed the NCCAOM exam and are successfully practicing

ATI is conveniently located 9 miles south of Boston in North Quincy and is accessible by the MBTA redline. Acupressure Mat Clinic

• Supervised Acupressure Student Clinic continues through June 30, 2009.
• Tuesday evenings 6:45pm & 8:15pm
• Four Saturday mornings remaining 9:45am & 11:15am
• Chair Acupressure Clinic will continue Mondays, July 6 - Oct. 5, 2009. Call for special discount rates and to make appointments.

Call to schedule a meeting for more information on the certification program or to make an appointment in the Student Clinic. 617.697.1477