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Zen-Touch Practitioner/Instructor

After reading the following requirements, interested applicants will write a short letter to Seymour Koblin stating why they would like to be considered for entry into the Zen-Touch™ internship.

ZT Technician: ZT1, II, III, Body Reading, Destiny & Intuition 100 hrs

*Completion of ZT I, II, III as a “Repeat Student/Teaching Assistant approximately 90 hrs

Zen-Touch Moves: 32hrs - includes: Point Impressions, Energy Currents, Articulations, and Advanced Flow techniques. Advanced Back and Hara assessment/recommendations, Time Layers, and Life Challenge Transformation Technique/LCTT.

Palm Healing and the 7 Chakras 4 hrs

Healing the Hara 8 hrs

Traditional Home Remedies 4 hrs

5 Elements 12 hrs

Energy Channels and Acupoints 32 - 40 hrs

Traditional Chinese Medicine 20 -40 hrs

Whole Foods Nutrition 20 hrs

Comparative Nutrition 20 hrs

Food preparation 20 hrs

Herbology Introduction 6 hrs

Compassionate Communication 16 hrs

Master your Destiny 16? hrs

Anatomy and Physiology 100 hrs

(includes:Anatomy Intro and both sections of Anatomy II)

Basic First Aid and CPR 10 hrs

Watsu Introduction 10 hrs

Holistic Therapies Clinic 32 hrs minimum (participation- this requirement can vary with individual proficiency)

Approximate Total= 600 hrs

All of the above classes can be taken as part of an HHP program and are required before interns are eligible for paid teaching positions.

Teaching Considerations

The ability to teach involves different skills and aptitudes than those required of practitioners. The following are intended to shape one’s skills with the eventual outcome of attaining Instructor Certification.

Proficiency in all of the above courses through consistent practical experience obtained through each intern's private practice, "sitting in" on classes taught by different ZT instructors, repeating classes, and experience with clients at Holistic Therapies Clinic - HTC.

Until further notice, Interns may repeat any of Seymour's classes free without class hour credit (i.e.these repeated hours will not appear on the final transcript).

*Completion of ZT I, II, III as a “Repeat Student/Teaching Assistant” approx. 90hrs (when done once)

Successful facilitation of ZT I, II, III, under the supervision of a current certified instructor or instructor intern. After successful completion as a supervised TA the Intern is eligible for a position as a Teacher Intern paid at the teacher Intern rate.

**Participation in Zen-Touch intern meetings : theoretical and hands- on advanced training with Seymour Koblin

**Private/small group lessons with Seymour in various aspects of Zen-TouchÔ (technique, communication skills, assessment, recommendations etc.)

Thesis: Completion of a 5-10 page written thesis that summarizes how you integrate a particular interest of yours into your Zen-Touch work. E.G. ZT and Yoga, Hypnotherapy, Sound Healing, 5 Transformations, Yu Point therapy….etc. The thesis includes an introduction/intent statement, case studies (assessment recommendations, follow up, summary/conclusion with each of your 3-5 clients.) The thesis ends with a synopsis of your research, what you have learned, and where you are now with the direction of your work.

The thesis requirement can be waived if someone has successfully facilitated ZT at the teacher intern level for 5 years.

Fees:
All above classes can be paid for individually at the current School of Healing Arts individual class rate or as part of the 200 hr, MP, or HHP Program Tuition.

The intern pays in full for her/his first time as a TA in ZT I, II, or III. If intern is in the MP or HHP program these "first time repeat" hours will be counted towards the1000hr cetification and added to the official transcript. Subsequent credit/class fees as a TA are waived unless the TA chooses them to be counted towards a program. Note: Sign in on the attendance roster if 1) it is your first repeat or 2) you would like the hours to count towards your HHP or 3) you are paying for the course as an "individual class."

**Zen-Touch internship fee = $700. This non-refundable fee is over and beyond all class tuition fees. It is assessed to cover individual and group time spent with Seymour outside of regularly scheduled classes (** listed above). These hours vary for each intern and are not included in any transcript).
Successful completion of all the above is required to receive Zen-Touch Practitioner/Instructor Certification. This title may be listed in promotional materials, cards flyers, etc. Upon approval by Seymour, interns may receive a Zen-Touch Practitioner certification before they are awarded an instructor title.
[Note: Instructor interns receive a lesser teaching fee than certified instructors.]
Graduates are accepted as members into AOBTA and may test for AOBTA instructor and NCCAOM certifications.

The Zen-Touch Practitioner/Instructor course of studies is one of the rare apprenticeship trainings in the U.S. It is based on proficiency instead of hours and encourages the individuality of each intern. It is a journey and the lessons learned on this path take precedence over certification and credentials. My commitment to facilitate in this style will reap different results for each of you. You will likely benefit most by avoiding expectations around when and if you will graduate, teach or "finish". Zen-Touch is always changing and as long as you are enjoying the journey, I welcome our participation.