Curriculum

ICMMT Certification Program Curriculum

Discover the Power of Chinese Medicine in Massage Therapy

Ready to take your practice to the next level? Our comprehensive curriculum blends ancient healing wisdom with modern massage techniques—designed to be practical, hands-on, and immediately applicable in your treatment room. This program offers a structured, supportive path to deepen your understanding and elevate your client care.

Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (16 Hours)

  • Learn Acupressure's Potent Points to address what your clients most need: relief for shoulder-neck tension, low backache, insomnia, fatigue, weak immunity and stress
  • Discover ways to integrate Acupressure into Massage Therapy
  • Practice self-care using acupressure to cultivate your vitality

Chinese Meridian Acupressure (24 Hours)

  • Learn 12 Organ Meridian pathways as well as physical, mental and emotional functions for each
  • Discover potent points to balance and revitalize the Meridians
  • Explore signs and symptoms of Meridian imbalances and how to use Acupressure to restore balance

Meridian Massage Therapy (21 hours)

  • Learn diverse massage techniques from China and Japan to balance and stimulate Meridian Chi flow
  • Integrate Eastern joint mobilization and stretches into your practice to open the "gateways" (joints) to enhance Chi circulation
  • Tie together the theory and skills learned in this program for a truly integrative approach to health blending East with West in your bodywork

Balance the Chinese 5 Elements with Aroma Acutouch Therapy (21 hours)

  • Learn Five Element theory including functions, virtues, and spirits of the Elements
  • Asses physical, emotional and spiritual signs and symptoms of Element imbalance
  • Practice Acupressure and essential oil applications to restore Element balance
  • Discover the energetics of essential oils
  • Practice Aroma Acutouch sequences for each Element

Cycles of Healing: Advanced 5 Elements (21 hours)

  • Deepen and expand your understanding of the Chinese Five Elements
  • Explore the relationship between the Elements along the Shen (Breeding) and Ke (Control) Cycles
  • Discover the Transfer of Chi Acupressure technique, using the 60 Command Points, to balance the relationship between the Elements
  • Combine Acupressure with Aroma-therapeutics for a more synergistic healing response

Join a Community of Healing Therapists

This journey is for massage therapists who want to go beyond technique—who want to understand the body through the lens of Chinese Medicine and bring deeper meaning to their work. You’ll gain practical tools, clinical insight, and a supportive network of peers and mentors.

The next ICMMT Certification Program begins January 31, 2026.

Reserve Your Spot Now and take the next step toward a more informed, intentional practice.

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