Integrating Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy (ICMMT) Certification Program with Raizelah Bayen, LMT
The next ICMMT Certification Program begins January 31, 2026.
The Therapeutic Training Center is hosting the "Integrating Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy" (ICCMT) Certification program taught by Raizelah Bayen, LMT.
The Certification Program is expressly designed for students who want to integrate Chinese Medicine into their bodywork practice. It offers comprehensive training in both theory and hands-on skills, both rooted in the Chinese approach to health. Class time is also divided between:
- Presentations of foundational theories of Chinese Medicine
- Hands-on practicum of techniques in Acupressure, Meridian Massage Therapies, and Aroma Acutouch Therapy
- Practices to cultivate embodied presence
- Self-care (using self-acupressure and Chinese self-massage techniques) to cultivate your Chi
This program is rooted in Chinese Meridian and Chinese Five Element theories. It moves students beyond the application of session protocols, and fosters skills in assessment, and session planning in response to individual client needs. The Acupressure techniques learned in class (Jin Shin Acupressure, Aroma Acutouch Therapy, T'ui Na, and Table Shiatsu) will be practiced both on the self and on other students. Practices for the development of embodied presence will enable students to "touch" clients more deeply (physically, emotionally, and spiritually), to provide a container for clients' potential emotional release, to offer compassionate listening, and to respond in a way that is both supportive and within our scope of practice as manual therapists.
Practices for Chi cultivation give students a felt experience of the benefits of this work. They become their own testimony to the efficacy of this approach. Feeling the benefits of these Chi balancing techniques will inform the students on how to use these techniques with clients.
Homework consists primarily of practicing the techniques learned in class on the self or another person each week. Some study is required for the 4 quizzes administered throughout the program. Upon completion of the 5 Certification Courses in the program, the Homework Tracker Forms, the required student exchanges, and quizzes with a score of 75% or higher, then the student will receive a certificate in Integrating Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy.
What To Do If You Have Any Questions:
- Our student handbook provides all of the training details. To read it click this link: 2025 ICMMT Student Handbook
- If you have questions about the content of the ICMMT Certification Program or about being a ICMMT therapist, please contact program teacher Raizelah Bayen by email at openpathwaysmassage@gmail.com.
- For all other questions (program details, application, payment, logistics, etc.) please email Robbin Blake of the Therapeutic Training Center at info@theratraining.com or call her at 206-853-6875.
ICMMT Certification Program Overview Calendar
- Our calendar page is still under construction.
- The next ICMMT Certification Program begins January 31, 2026.
- In the interim, our 2025 ICMMT program and class calendar details can be found on page 16 of our Student Handbook. In addition, all details about our program can be found throughout student handbook. It contains a program overview, class descriptions, calendar, tuition and payment plan details, and all of our administrative policies and procedures.
ICMMT Certification Program Overview
The ICCMT Certification Program Components Are:
- Acupressure’s Potent Points for Common Complaints (16 class hours)
- Chinese Meridian Acupressure (24 class hours)
- Meridian Massage Therapy (combines T’ui Na & Table Shiatsu) (24 class hours)
- Aroma Acutouch Therapy to Balance the Chinese Five Elements (24 class hours)
- Chinese Acupressure to Regulate the Five Element Cycles (24 class hours)
ICMMT Certification Program Prerequisites
- Enrolling students need to be licensed in one of the following professions: massage therapy, naturopathy, chiropractic, acupuncture, midwifery, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, osteopathy or any other profession that has massage in its scope of practice.
- Enrolling students need to be physically able to complete classes and homework as assigned.
- Enrolling students need to have practical resources in place (time, financial, emotional, work, family, etc) to fully participate in these programs and to support the personal development that may accompany this training.
- Enrolling students need to maintain malpractice insurance during their program.
- Required prerequisite: Any Acupressure course offered by the teacher, or by permission of the instructor. Some of the classes that fulfill this requirement are: Pregnancy Massage & Acupressure, Oncology Massage & Acupressure, Acupressure's Potent Points Day 1 or Day 2, Balance the Nervous System with Tools from Chinese Medicine Day 1 or Day 2, Chinese Meridian Acupressure, Aroma Acutouch Therapy to Balance the Chinese 5 Elements. If you have a question about what qualifies, please inquire.
ICMMT Certification Program Tuition
- Tuition: $2120 (includes a $250 deposit due with registration, $100 is non-refundable)
- Additional Expense - Foam Pad (Required): $20-$200
- Additional Expense - Booklets (Required): $114
- Additional Expense - Essential Oils (Required): $526
- Total Additional Expenses*: $660 - $840 (Foam Pad, Booklets, Essential Oils)
- Total Program Expenses: $2,780 - $2,960
* Additional Expenses will vary based on actual shipping and sales tax based on where you live. Essential oils and booklets may be picked up in class or shipped directly to you, depending on your preference. Some students may already have some of the needed supplies and do not have to repurchase them, which will reduce the cost of their additional expenses.
There are three payment plans available, please see page 17 of the ICMMT 2025 ICMMT Student Handbook.
Students who register for the Certification Program within 14 calendar days after the last day of their prerequisite class will receive a $100 discount on their deposit.
ICMMT Program Registration and Tuition Payments
Registration:
- Click on this link and print out the 2025 ICMMT Program Application Form.
- A $250 deposit is required at the time of application, $100 of the deposit is non-refundable. Please make checks out to "Therapeutic Training Center".
- Mail the filled out registration form and the deposit check to: Therapeutic Training Center, PO Box 66864, Seattle, WA 98166.
- Upon acceptance, the Therapeutic Training Center will send the student a contract and a copy of the student handbook.
- Please return the contract back to the Therapeutic Training Center (mail, drop off, or fax) and a copy will be sent to the student.
ICMMT Program Teacher
Raizelah Bayen, LMT, has been a practicing healing artist for over 30 years, offering both acupressure and massage therapy sessions, as well as instruction in yoga, massage, and wellness workshops. With axillary training in both aromatherapy and herbology, her approach to health is well-rounded and holistic. Her bodywork is integrative, responsive to your individual needs, and always in service of embodied awareness.
Passionate about teaching, Raizelah has trained massage therapists for over 20 years, teaching not only skills, but also how to deliver compassionate touch with presence. Her courses provide the foundation and instruction needed by massage therapists who envision blossoming into integrative health care by weaving tools from Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy. Her classes are holistic in nature, empowering you with skills to combine Meridian Massage, Acupressure and Aroma Acutouch Therapy with any bodywork modality.
Venue
Location: Seattle 1 -- Therapeutic Training Center (North Seattle) (please click on the link for location details--address, driving directions and nearest food and lodging)
For questions about housing and transportation, please email Robbin Blake at info@theratraining.com or 206-853-6875.