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| PresenTouch the healing practice and teachings of Nini Melvin |
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| Apprenticeship |
| COLLABORATIONS CONTACT PRACTITIONER COURSES & TRAININGS, PART ONE PRACTITIONER COURSES & TRAININGS, PART TWO ABOUT NINI |
| Introduction to the Twelve Meridians and Two Vessels Learn the locations and functions of the meridian pathways. Stretch and treat each meridian in the prone, supine, and side positions. Aligning Personal and Planetary Healing Cultivate a deep understanding of the Creation Cycle of the Five Elemental Phases from Chinese Medicine. Experience the interconnection between the elements within us, discovering your own patterns and tendencies. Learn to discern these qualities in others, including within the meridians. Introduction to Diagnosis Begin to sense levels of abundance and depletion in the Hara, back, and meridians. Learn to treat them accordingly, in order to treat pain and injuries appropriately. Body Mechanics and Technique Develop depth of Presence, alignment, ease of movement, fluidity, continuity and efficiency. Create trust with recipients by developing sensitivity to lightness and depth of touch. Awaken and integrate intuition and inner wisdom with theory and technique. |
| This year-long apprenticeship includes forty hours of private classes, six treatments, four hours of practice classes, in addition to reading, case studies, and other homework assignments. At the end of this period the apprentice will be able to do full body Shiatsu/ PresenTouch treatments at the intermediate level. A certificate of completion will be granted. We will then evaluate continuing on to the next level of training. Elements of Apprenticeship |
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| "Apprenticing with Nini was a profound experience for me. I learned how to move from a deeper, more centered place, in touch with the natural world, and how humans are so interconnected with it all. I learned how to use my heart, senses, and intuition to feel and connect with others, and how to treat them. I began to see people all around me from the perspective of the elements and meridians, which greatly affected my yoga teaching. She really does embody all that she offers through her teaching in an inspiring, loving, creative, and fun way! The apprenticeship helped me to live in a more complete way." Corinne Andrews, Yoga Instructor |
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| "Nini's wisdom for me is very deep, profound and understandable. I have learned how to be more open and to be able to connect with my client's body when treating with Shiatsu. With her very clear and straightforward manner of teaching essential principles to follow when giving treatments, I have had the privilege of having special experiences when helping clients. Nini is a great person with knowledge we all can benefit a lot from. I am very happy to know her." Gro Kasin, Norway |