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Course Description Intended as an introduction to the 200 hour certificate program, this 16 hour course discusses the history and provides an overview of Shiatsu theory and principles, including acupoints for the 12 regular meridians, aetiology of disease, TCM diagnosis, and treatment protocols for headache. Learning Objectives and Course Outcomes The course outcomes will be met through the following learning objectives: 1. Summarize Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and principles. - Discuss the history of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2. Become familiar with acupuncture points - Describe acupuncture points and point locations - Overview of point groupings 3. Overview aetiology and pathogenesis from a Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective 4. Discuss basic shiatsu massage theory. - Describe basic principles and rationale 5. Apply basic shiatsu massage techniques. - apply principles of shiatsu massage - Describe basic shiatsu manipulations 6. Perform a regional shiatsu massage sequence under the direction of the Instructor - Follow a regional sequence - Apply a basic treatment protocol for headache as directed by the instructor