Acupressure Institute’s founder, Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D., graduated from Columbia Pacific University. Michael has practiced acupressure for 30 years and has presented to over 100,000 people. He is the author of Acu-Yoga (Japan Publications), Bum Back Book, Greater Energy at Your Fingertips (Celestial Arts), Arthritis Relief at Your Fingertips (Warner Books), Acupressure for Emotional Healing, and the best selling acupressure book entitled Acupressure's Potent Points (Bantam Books).

Acupressure is an ancient healing art developed in Asia over 5,000 years ago. Using the power and sensitivity of the hands, acupressure is effective in the relief of stress-related ailments, self-treatment and preventive health care. Acupressure releases tension, increases circulation, reduces pain and develops vibrant health.

Our programs are as follows:

150-HOUR BASIC ACUPRESSURE OR SHIATSU PROGRAM
* 6 Required Classes
* 3 Elective Classes
* Clinical Practice

Tuition - $2100, ask about work-trade options

200-HOUR ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM -- Choose a focus of study from the following:
* Advanced Acupressure
* Advanced Shiatsu
* Traditional Asian Therapies
* Stress Management
* Women's Health
* Emotional Balancing
* Sports Acupressure
* Pain Management
* Acupressure for Seniors

Tuition - $2950, ask about work-trade options

850-HOUR ACUPRESSURE/SHIATSU THERAPY PROGRAM
This program completes your training as an acupressure professional, offering advanced acupressure training in traditional Asian modalities and related bodywork therapies. This extensive program prepares practitioners for National Certification. The Acupressure Therapy Program is designed for students who want to become recognized professionals in the field. There is an optional Teacher Training component within this program that enables students to become Acupressure and Shiatsu instructors. The prerequisites for this program include our Basic Training or equivalent and an entrance exam.

Tuition - $8950, ask about work-trade options