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.
- Our student handbook provides all of the training details. To read it click this link: 2026 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
2026 Class Dates, Titles and Hours
- Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026: Acupressure’s Potent Points for Common Complaints (16 class hours)
- Feb 28-Mar 1 and Mar 28-29, 2026: Chinese Meridian Acupressure (24 class hours)
- May 2-4, 2026: Meridian Massage Therapy (combines T’ui Na & Table Shiatsu) (21 class hours)
- Jun 6-8, 2026: Balance the Chinese 5 Elements with Aroma Acutouch Therapy (21 class hours)
- Jul 10-12, 2026: Cycles of Healing: Advanced 5 Elements (21 class hours)
- Total of 103 in-class clock hours
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)
- Balance the Chinese 5 Elements with Aroma Acutouch Therapy (21 class hours)
- Cycles of Healing: Advanced 5 Elements (21 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. Classes that fulfill this requirement: 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; Discover Chinese Meridian Acupressure; or, Discover Chinese Five Elements Acupressure.
ICMMT Certification Program Tuition
- Tuition: $1,957 (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: $2,617 - $2,797
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 2026 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.