CERTIFICATE IN ACUPRESSURE THERAPY (1 YEAR)

🎓 Certificate in Acupressure Therapy (1 Year) – Syllabus

📘 1. Introduction to Acupressure

• Definition and concept of acupressure
• Historical background (Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda)
• Difference between acupressure, acupuncture, and reflexology
• Benefits and limitations of acupressure therapy

📍 2. Basics of Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Overview of:
  • Skeletal system
  • Muscular system
  • Circulatory system
  • Digestive system
  • Nervous system
• Functions of major organs relevant to acupressure point

🧭 3. Meridian Theory and Energy Flow

• Introduction to meridians (energy channels)
• Basic concept of Qi (Chi) – vital energy
• Primary meridians: Lung, Liver, Heart, Kidney, Stomach, etc.
• Yin-Yang theory and balance

🖐️ 4. Acupressure Points & Techniques

• Key points and locations (e.g., LI4, ST36, SP6, GV20)
• Hand, foot, and body pressure points
• Thumb and finger techniques
• Duration, intensity, and direction of pressure
• Use of tools (Jimmy, probe, seeds – optional)

💆 5. Treatment of Common Ailments

• Headache, sinus, migraine
• Cold, cough, throat issues
• Back pain, joint pain, stiffness
• Constipation, acidity, indigestion
• Anxiety, insomnia, general fatigue

📋 6. Diagnosis & Observation

• Identifying energy blockages
• Point sensitivity and signs of imbalance
• Basics of tongue and pulse reading (intro only)
• Reading symptoms and matching point locations

🧠 7. Lifestyle & Preventive Acupressure

• Daily self-care acupressure routines
• Stress management with pressure points
• Integrating diet, hydration, and lifestyle with therapy
• Preventive health maintenance

🧾 8. Practical Training & Case Studies

• Practice on self and others
• Supervised hands-on training sessions
• Maintaining case sheets/logs (5–10 basic cases)
• Observation and feedback-based improvement

✅ 9. Examination & Certification

• Practical test (point location and technique)
• Written test (multiple-choice + short answers)
• Submission of 5–10 documented case studies
• Viva or oral test with faculty or examiner