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2010-2011 CatalogPublished April, 2010

Ancestral Mountain Tuina School144 Silver Maple Lane, NEPilot, VA 24138540.651.2682email: [email protected] 1

Mission

As a family-lineage holder of the

North American Tang Shou Tao

Association’s Jin Shou Tuina,™ our

mission is to preserve, research and

disseminate this bodywork art in such

a way as to honor and maintain the

potent threads of knowledge that

have been passed down from those

teachers who came before us.

Our mission as an educational pro-

gram for Jin Shou Tuina is to impart

the unique perspectives, understand-

ings, techniques, skills and therapies

of our family lineage, while training

students to interface with the modern

world to foster health and well-being

and expand the availability of these

bodywork arts to the public at large.

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4-5 IntroductionAncestral Mountain Tuina SchoolGoverning Board, Administration and Faculty

6-7 Philosophy of EducationNon-discrimination PolicyNorth American Tang Shou Tao AssociationPhilosophies and Educational Objectives

8-9 School HistoryHistorical perspective

10-11 Education Programs in ChineseBodywork and Internal ArtsProgram for Jin Shou Tuina &Traditional Chinese MedicineProgram for Internal ArtsFacilityStandardsProgram Schedule and School CalendarSequence of ClassesClinical Training

12-13 Curriculum600 Hour Program Overview and Full Curriculum

14-19 Course Descriptions

20-21 AdmissionsPersonal QualitiesRequirementsAdmissions ProcessApplication, Registration and OrientationEnglish Language CompetenceTransfer Credit for Previous TrainingCourse Challenge Policy

22-23 Financial PoliciesTuitionPayment Schedule and FeesRefund PolicyFinancial Aid

24-27 Academic PoliciesAttendance PolicySatisfactory PerformanceGrading SystemProbationDismissalWithdrawalLeave of AbsenceReadmissionRescheduling and Retaking an ExamGraduation RequirementsAward of Certificates

28-29 Student Services and PoliciesStudent AdvisingLibraryHousingAdministrative and Faculty Office HoursTranscriptsCertification ExaminationsPlacement AssistanceStudent ConductStudent Dress and Personal HygieneProblem Solving and GrievancesStudent RecordsStudent Right to Know Act

30-31 Faculty and Administration

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Ancestral MountainTuina SchoolAncestral Mountain Tuina School (AMTS)is a Career and Technical school certifiedto operate by the State Council of HigherEducation for Virginia (SCHEV).Graduates of the programs are eligibleto take the National Certification Exam(NCE) administered by the NationalCertifying Board for TherapeuticMassage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).Successful completion of this exam allowsgraduates to apply for a State massagecertificate in Virginia. States have varyingrequirements for licensure, and AMTSgraduates are responsible for ascertainingthe requirements for the state in whichthey seek to be licensed.

The Ancestral Mountain Tuina Schoolis a program of the Blue Ridge Center forChinese Medicine, Inc., a 501(c)(3) pub-lic non-profit corporation. Corporate andschool offices, classrooms and clinic arelocated at:

144 Silver Maple Lane, NEPilot, VA 24138Telephone: 540.651.2682

Blue Ridge Centerfor Chinese MedicineGoverning Board

David WileyChairman and Secretary

Jason RedinboExecutive Director and Board Member

Virginia LepleyTreasurer

Mary WileyBoard Member

Michael WaitzkinBoard Member

Pat SharkeyBoard Member

Ancestral Mountain TuinaSchool Administration

Jason RedinboExecutive Director

Jody FrankoAdministrative Officer

Christopher HillAcademic OfficerDean of Students

David WileyAcademic Dean and Registrar Emeritus

Berry FrankoStudent Resources Advisor

Mary WileyStudent Counselor

Virginia LepleyLibrarian

Ancestral MountainTuina School Faculty

Jason RedinboExecutive Director and Instructor

Berry FrankoInstructor

Eli Schwartz-Gralla

Instructor

Christopher HillInstructor

Mellisa MaynardInstructor

Yarrow Delauney-YardInstructor

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The Ancestral Mountain

Tuina School has a unique

philosophy of education and

training that integrates the

traditional Chinese approach

with modern requirements

for certification.

Non-discrimination PolicyAMTS does not discriminate against in-dividuals on the basis of race, color, sex,sexual orientation, religion, disability, age,veteran status, ancestry, or national orethnic origin in the administration of itseducational policies, admissions policies,employment policies, student financialassistance programs, and other AMTSadministered programs and activities.

North American TangShou Tao AssociationAncestral Mountain Tuina School facultyand students are members of the NorthAmerican Tang Shou Tao Association, anational organization dedicated to thepreservation, research, and disseminationof the traditional Chinese martial andmedical arts. AMTS receives, primarilythrough founder Jason Redinbo, muchof its internal arts and traditional Chinesemedicine material from the Association.

The traditional Chinese internal martialarts of the Association include XingyiQuan, Bagua Zhang, Taiji Quan, andLiuhebafa.

Traditional Chinese Medicine practicedand researched by the Association includesall aspects of tuina, acupuncture, herbalmedicine, Qigong, and dietary medicine.Jin Shou Tuina™ is a family-style tuinasystem that is the primary heirloom ofthe Association’s medical archives. TheAssociation’s focus on research, preserva-tion, and dissemination of these arts en-sures their viability for future generations.

Ancestral Mountain Tuina Schoolencourages the instructors and practi-tioners of Jin Shou Tuina to activelyparticipate in the efforts to preserve,research and disseminate this familylineage bodywork in the traditionalmanner in which it has been passed downthrough generations. Jin Shou Tuinais a registered trademark of the NorthAmerican Tang Shou Tao Association.

More information on Jin Shou Tuinacan be found at www.natsta.org.


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PhilosophyAncestral Mountain Tuina School holdsthat Chinese medicine and tuina havebeen important traditional therapeuticmodalities over many centuries and thatthe maintenance and promotion of thesemodalities is beneficial to humankind notonly by providing healing benefits, butalso by offering insights into the humancondition to achieve balance, health andwell-being.

It is our position that Jin Shou Tuina as asystem and as a course of study unveilsthese benefits and insights and makesavailable a method for providing healthcare at a grassroots level. Our schoolstrives to support our mission and philos-ophy by offering a unique and broadperspective of the human condition andby teaching the methods and skills ofJin Shou Tuina. In doing so, we preserveand propagate our family lineage andpromote availability to effective, afford-able health care.

Philosophy of Educationand TrainingJin Shou Tuina is a system of bodyworkthat is rooted in both classical Chinesemedicine and Taoist internal martial arts.It is an eclectic compilation of classicaland family Chinese medical knowledge,internal cultivation principles and theo-ries, physical and energetic cultivationpractices, and master and senior practi-tioner experience.

Traditionally, Jin Shou Tuina has beentaught through the method of apprentice-ship. Students do clinical work directlyunder preceptor tutelage until they graspthe essentials of the knowledge andskills. Although this method is preferred,modern standards for education requirea more academic model.

The goal of Ancestral Mountain TuinaSchool is to make Jin Shou Tuina statecertification available, while at the sametime maintaining the valuable approachand intimacy of apprenticeship. Thisis accomplished by integrating hands-on learning with academic lecture. Wehave found this educational method tobe successful beyond contemporarystandards.

Educational Objectives1. Operate educational programs to

provide opportunities and trainingin traditional Chinese medical andphysical modalities, including: Jin ShouTuina, Chinese medical theory, andcultivation of internal martial arts.

2. Provide clinical practicum opportuni-ties for students in complementaryhealth care services using medicaland physical modalities rooted inTraditional Chinese Medicine andJin Shou Tuina.

3. Promote awareness about methods,techniques, and models that helpcultivate and maintain personal healthand well-being.

4. Preserve, research, and disseminateChinese healing modalities in a mannerthat honors and maintains the potentthreads of knowledge that have beenpassed down from those teachers andpractitioners who came before us.

5. Impart the unique perspectives,understandings, techniques, skills andtherapies of our family lineage, whiletraining students to interface withthe modern world and expand theavailability of these arts to the public.

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The Ancestral Mountain

Tuina School was formed

out of the desire to pass on

a unique and effective family-

style of Chinese Medicine,

as well as to serve the rural

communities of Southwest

Virginia.

Ancestral Mountain Tuina School is acontemporary manifestation of centuriesof study and development in the healingmodalities of Chinese Medicine and in afamily-style of tuina and medical perspec-tive that has been an heirloom traditionfor generations.

The founder of AMTS, Jason Redinbo,has studied these medical and internal artssince 1990 as a member of the NorthAmerican Tang Shou Tao Association andas a formal apprentice under his mentorand Association founder, Vincent Black.In keeping with tradition, the founder ofAMTS has devoted his time, energy, andresources to establish a center for Chinesemedicine in the rural, mountain commu-nity of Floyd, Virginia. This allows theNorth American Tang Shou Tao Associa-tion Jin Shou Tuina to continue to de-velop and flourish through a family-styleof teaching.

In the fall of 2004, Jason Redinbo begantreating Floyd area clients using Jin ShouTuina, acupuncture, Chinese herbs andQigong. Classes in internal martial artswere also offered. Many people benefitedfrom the treatments and classes, so muchso that two apprentices were accepted. Astrong contingency of community mem-bers offered support for a permanent

location, designed to accommodate theneeds of the clinic, the martial arts pro-gram and classes in Chinese medicine. In2006, the facility had its grand openingand the community gained an alternativehealth care facility.

In 2007, a non-profit corporation namedthe Blue Ridge Center for Chinese Medicinewas established to facilitate accessibility toTraditional Chinese Medicine within ruralAppalachia. From the success of these en-deavors, and in following the path set forthby Vincent Black, it was decided that topreserve and promote these family medicalarts in the modern era, a school must beestablished in which the teaching stylecontinues to evolve to bring together thevalue of preceptorship with that of profes-sional licensure. The Ancestral MountainTuina School was subsequently developed.

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We offer programs in

Jin Shou Tuina, traditional

Chinese medical theory

and internal martial arts

that teach healing

methods and modalities

for practitioners and

individuals.

Program for Jin ShouTuina and TraditionalChinese MedicineWe offer instruction in Jin Shou Tuina,traditional Chinese medical theory andinternal martial arts that teach healingmethods and modalities for practitionersand individuals.

The twelve-month certificate program isoffered to students interested in gainingknowledge and training in the aboveareas. Coursework is designed to educateparticipants in Jin Shou Tuina, anatomy,physiology, traditional Chinese medicaltheory, and clinical application. The pro-gram consists of 600 hours of academicand practical training, exceeding nationalrequirements. In addition to academicand practicum experience, studentswill take weekly classes in the internalcultivation systems, such as BaguaZhang, Xingyi Quan and Qigong.

The curriculum provides a foundationin Chinese medical theory, Western andEastern anatomy and physiology, tuina,internal cultivation techniques, andpractitioner strengthening exercises. Asthe curriculum progresses, students pursueareas in greater depth, especially in JinShou Tuina, including: tuina hand tech-niques; tuina full body protocols; tuinaadjunct modalities; and business, legal,and ethics courses. Participants shouldexpect to invest significant time in studyand practice outside the classroom.

Opportunities for part-time students toenroll in the Traditional Chinese MedicalTheory and/or Anatomy and Physiologyportions of the certificate program aredescribed on pages 15, 16, and 20.

Program for Internal ArtsInternal cultivation practices arehistorically an integral part of traditionalChinese medicine. The concept of‘Qi’ as a bioelectrical substance in thebody pervades all of traditional Chinesemedical thought and much of theAsian culture as well.

The arts of Xingyi Quan, Bagua Zhang,Taiji Quan and Qigong are all recognizedto be health-promoting systems of move-ment and martial expression. The purposeof training in these systems is to promotethe health and strength of the practitionerand to develop a necessary sensitivity toqi in order to utilize its functional integra-tion in the body.

The Ancestral Mountain Tuina Schoolapproach to internal arts is to provideteaching that allows each individual tolearn and progress with the group yet atan individual pace. These classes are forpersonal development and do not have arank or promotion structure. This allowsstudents to progress naturally and withoutcompetition. These classes will be ongoingthroughout the program.

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FacilityThe activities of the Ancestral MountainTuina School program take place in theBlue Ridge Center for Chinese Medicine(BRCCM) facility. The 4,200 square footcustom designed building includesmultiple treatment rooms, an herbalapothecary, a fully equipped kitchen andan internal martial arts timber framedtraining room with a clear span of thirtyfeet by forty-eight feet.

Built to the highest standards of crafts-manship with an Asian architecturalinfluence, its environmentally appropriatedesign and materials create a healthy andearth friendly facility. Gardens surround-ing the structure incorporate native species,ornamentals, and gardens for the produc-tion of medicinal Chinese herbs.

Though accessible to major highways,the school is located off the beaten path inan area of spectacular beauty. Meditationareas, walking trails, quiet vistas, and out-door practice areas inspire practitioners,clients, students, and visitors to stay,learn, and enjoy.

StandardsAMTS provides a training program inJin Shou Tuina and Traditional ChineseMedicine based on the strengths andknowledge of the apprenticeship model

while incorporating industry standardsto allow for certification and licensure.The curriculum has been customizedto integrate guidelines required by theNational Certification Board for MassageTherapy and Bodywork (NCBTMB),Commission on Massage TherapyAccreditation (COMTA), and NorthAmerican Tang Shou Tao Association.

Certification by the State Council ofHigher Education for Virginia indicatesthat all eligibility qualifications havebeen met to operate as a Career andTechnical school.

AMTS is dedicated to exceeding standardsand offering students the information andguidance necessary to become professionaltuina therapists. The effectiveness and suc-cess of the program is regularly evaluatedusing educational and quality standardsapplied to such aspects as instructionalplanning, curriculum, teaching facilities,administration, and safety.

Program ScheduleThe Jin Shou Tuina certification programoperates on a twelve month calendar,with scheduled breaks for holidays andbalance. Classes generally meet from9:00AM to 5:00PM Tuesdays and Thurs-days. Some classes will be scheduled atother times, including nights and week-ends as needed, and with due notice tostudents and faculty.

If observance of a religious holidaynecessitates that classes be missed,students must contact their instructorsto make up class work.

2010-2011 CalendarOrientation Sept. 20,2010Classes Begin Sept. 21,2010Thanksgiving Break Nov. 20-28, 2010Winter Break Dec. 24 -Jan. 16, 2011Spring Break April 16 -24, 2011Summer Break June 11-19, 2011NATSTA Conference July 30 -Aug.14, 2011Program Finishes Sept. 13, 2011

Sequence of ClassesCourses are taken in the sequence offered.Since subject areas are taught in parallel,an effort is made toward coordinatinginstruction in the different courses asthey apply to specific aspects of the bodyand Jin Shou Tuina. Part-time studentstake their classes with the certificateprogram students.

Clinical TrainingAll clinical training is done on schoolpremises with certified Jin Shou Tuinapractitioners. Students are required toattend all scheduled clinical training hours.

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Anatomy, Physiologyand KinesiologyI. Introduction to Anatomy

and Physiology 10 hoursA. Western TerminologyB. Intro to Biochemistry,

Cells and Tissues

II. Osteology 26 hoursStructure and functionof the skeletal system

III. Myology 26 hoursStructure and functionof the tendinomuscularsystem

IV. Major Physiological 38 hoursSystems of the BodyA. IntegumentaryB. DigestiveC. NeurologicalD. RespiratoryE. CardiovascularF. Lymphatic/Immune systemG. Urinary and ReproductiveH. Endocrine

V. Kinesiology 25 hoursStudy of biomechanicsusing internal martialarts movements

Traditional ChineseMedical TheoryI. Foundations of Chinese

Medical Theory 6 hoursA. History and

Development ofJin Shou Tuina

B. Overview of TraditionalChinese Medicine

C. Comparison of Easternand Western approachesto disease and medicine

D. Yin/Yang Theory

II. Five Elements; 4 hoursFive Phases; FiveTransformationsA. Concepts of Five ElementsB. Five Elements in NatureC. Five Element CorrespondencesD. Five Elements in the

Human Condition

III. Fundamental 7 hoursSubstances of the BodyA. QiB. BloodC. Body FluidsD. Essence (Jing)E. Shen (Spirit)

IV. Organ Theory 30 hoursA. Zang OrgansB. Fu OrgansC. Relationships between

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Jin Shou Tuina™ 600Hour Program Overview

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Anatomy, physiologyand kinesiology* 125 hours

Chinese medical theory** 135 hours

Jin Shou Tuina

Discipline, techniqueand practice 200 hours

Supervised clinicalapplication 70 hours

Practice Integration

Internal arts training 30 hours

First aid and CPR 6 hours

Business, legal and ethics 10 hours

Craniosacral therapyand Chinese medicine 24 hours

TOTAL 600 hours

* This curriculum is available to part-timestudents by taking the 100 hour HumanAnatomy and Physiology class (which doesnot include Kinesiology) and, optionally,by taking the separate Physical Practices forHealth class which includes Kinesiology.

** This curriculum is available to part-timestudents by taking the 107 hour ChineseMedical Theory class and the MeridianQigong class, which is offered separately.

D. Eastern/WesternComparison of Zangfu

E. Correlations of the Zangfuand Other Parts of the Body

F. Curious Organs (Uterus,Gall Bladder, Brain)

G. Manifestations of OrganDisharmonies

V. Channels and 43 hoursEffective PointsTheory (15 hours):A. Twelve Primary MeridiansB. Eight Extraordinary VesselsC. Tendinomuscular ChannelsD. Effective PointsMeridian Qigong (28 hours)

VI. General Evaluation 5 hoursTechniquesA. ObservationB. Listening/SmellC. AskingD. Palpating

VII. Western/Eastern 40 hoursEtiology and PathologyA. EtiologyB. Patterns of ImbalanceC. Survey of Common

Western Pathologies

Jin Shou Tuina Discipline,Technique and PracticeI. Technique—Lecture 60 hours

and DemonstrationA. Jin Shou Tuina

Principles of ApplicationB. Cautions and

ContraindicationsC. Sanitation and

Personal HygieneD. Hand TechniquesE. Full Body Tuina Protocols

II. Supervised Classroom 70 hoursPractice of Techniques

III. Clinically Oriented 30 hoursApplicationsA. Clinical PresentationB. Commonly Seen IssuesC. Planning a Therapeutic SessionD. Application of Techniques

IV. Practitioner 40 hoursSelf-AwarenessTheory (10 hours):A. Personal Health

Practices and BodyworkB. Cultural Influences/

Body LanguageC. Professionalism/

CommunicationD. Effects of Physical, Mental,

and Emotional StressorsE. Stress Reduction TechniquesPractitioner Strengtheningand Physical Fitness (30 hours)

Clinical ApplicationSupervised 70 hoursClinical PracticeStudents are given the opportunityto apply Chinese medical theoreticalprinciples and Jin Shou Tuinatechniques in a supervised clinicalsetting. A professional environmentwill be maintained and a CertifiedPractitioner of Jin Shou Tuina willbe present at all times.

Practice IntegrationI. Internal Arts Training 30 hours

Xingyi Quan, Bagua Zhang,Taiji Quan, and MeridianQigong are essential andfoundational parts of Jin ShouTuina. Students are expectedto participate in one or moreweekly internal arts classes concur-rently with the Jin Shou Tuinaprogram, and to practice ona daily basis outside of classes.

II. First Aid, CPR 6 hours

III. Ethics 6 hours

IV. Business and Legal 4 hoursConsiderations

V. Craniosacral Therapy 24 hoursand Chinese Medicine

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Anatomy, Physiologyand KinesiologyIntroduction to Anatomyand PhysiologyThis course teaches common Westernanatomy and physiology terminologythat applies to bodywork.

Students will demonstrate the ability toproperly name and pronounce Westernanatomy and physiology terms as theyapply to the body. Students will use theseterms throughout the program and inprofessional clinical settings.

OsteologyThis course covers various aspects of thebones, bony structures and functionalgroups of bones of the body with a focuson relationship to bodywork.

Students will demonstrate the ability toidentify, locate and palpate the bones,bony structures and functional groupsof bones of the body.

MyologyThis course covers the functional groupsand individual muscles, tendons andligaments of the human body with a focuson relationship to bodywork.

Students will demonstrate the abilityto identify, locate and palpate themajor muscles, tendons and ligamentsof the body.

Major PhysiologicalSystems of the BodyThis course will investigate the majorphysiological systems of the body,including: Integumentary, Digestive,Neurological, Respiratory, Cardiovascular,Lymphatic/Immune system, Urinary,Reproductive and Endocrine.

Students will demonstrate knowledge ofthe major systems of the body, includingindividual components and collectivephysiological functions and effects.

Kinesiology: UnderstandingMovement through Internal ArtsThis course will actively demonstrateand expose students to the internal artsexercises and concepts of proper move-ment of the body in parts and as a whole.

Students will experience proper bodymechanics through the movements ofthe internal arts.

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Part-time Study inAnatomy, Physiologyand Kinesiology

This curriculum is available to part-time students by taking the 100 hourHuman Anatomy and Physiology class(which does not include Kinesiology)and, optionally, by taking the separatePhysical Practices for Health class whichincludes Kinesiology.


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Students will show a working knowledgeof traditional Chinese medical evaluativetechniques. They will be able to gatherpertinent information enough to develop alogical and practical approach to therapy.

Western/Eastern Etiology and PathologyThis course covers the external andinternal pathological factors as viewedby Traditional Chinese Medicine. Thiscourse will also include a survey ofcommon Western pathologies that areencountered in bodywork.

Students will be able to differentiate theexternal and internal factors that causedisharmony in the human condition. Thiswill include identification of pathogensbased on symptomology, understandingetiology of pathogenic symptoms andapproaches for resolving pathologicaldisharmonies.

Traditional ChineseMedical TheoryFoundations of ChineseMedical TheoryThis course provides an overviewof the history of Chinese medical theoryand Jin Shou Tuina and the conceptsof Yin/Yang theory.

Students will learn the history of Jin ShouTuina and Chinese medical theory anddemonstrate a knowledge of Yin/Yangtheory and how it applies to the humancondition.

Five Elements(Five Phases; Five Transformations)This course explores the aspects of theFive Element theory as it pertains toChinese medicine.

Students will be able to perceive andunderstand the functions and aspects ofthe human condition through the useof the theory of the Five Elements.

Fundamental Substances of the BodyThis course differentiates and explains thefundamental substances of Qi, blood, bodyfluids, essence and spirit as seen throughtraditional Chinese medical theory.

Students will be able to describe thenature, quality and importance of eachfundamental substance.

Organ TheoryThis course covers organ theory as seenthrough the Chinese medical perspective.

Students will be able to describe in detailthe physiological aspects of the body asthey relate to each organ category. Thiscourse is in complement to Westernorgan theory as taught in Anatomy/Physiology/Kinesiology.

Channels and Effective Points,including Meridian QigongThis course covers the twelve primarymeridians, the eight extra meridians, thetendinomuscular meridians and effectivepoints on those meridians that are usefulto tuina therapy.

Students will be able to trace the courseof each meridian in the practice ofMeridian Qigong and describe theapplication and effectiveness of thecommonly used points on each meridian.

General Evaluation TechniquesThis course covers the Traditional ChineseMedicine methodology for informationgathering relevant to therapy. The tech-niques of observation, auscultation, in-quiry and palpation will be covered forboth general health and specific issues.This course also investigates in depth theevaluative information that comes fromgait and movement evaluation.

Part-time Study inTraditional ChineseMedical Theory

This curriculum is available to part-time students by taking the 107 hourChinese Medical Theory class andthe Meridian Qigong class, which isoffered separately.

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Jin Shou Tuina Discipline,Technique and PracticeJin Shou Tuina Principles of ApplicationThis course discusses the general princi-ples of bodywork including principles ofapplication, cautions and contraindica-tions, sanitation and personal hygiene,and use of appropriate equipment.

Students will show the ability to identifyand apply the knowledge and skills thatpromote safety and sanitation appropriateto manual therapy and bodywork.

Hand TechniquesThis course teaches the primary handtechniques of Jin Shou Tuina. Handtechnique limitations, cautions andcontraindications will also be learnedand identified.

The student will be able to demonstratethe proper application of each handtechnique and discern which techniqueswill be most appropriate for any givenscenario.

Full-Body Tuina ProtocolsThis course teaches the full-body tuinaprotocols of Jin Shou Tuina.

Students will be able to demonstrate theproper application of each full-body proto-col and be able to describe the differencebetween a protocol and applying tuinabased on client evaluation.

Supervised ClassroomPractice of TechniquesThis course involves the direct supervisionof students in the hands-on application ofhand techniques and full body protocols.

Students will demonstrate competencyin Jin Shou Tuina techniques and skills.

Clinically Oriented ApplicationsThis course discusses the aspects ofa clinical setting. Scope of practice,client intake/outtake, room preparation,professionalism, conduct and emergencysituations are all discussed. Planninga therapeutic session from start tofinish, record keeping and follow upare also taught.

The student will learn to professionallyconduct him/herself in a clinical settingincluding preparing the room before andafter a session, client interactions, and

dealing with emergencies. Students willalso be able to demonstrate ability toplan a therapeutic approach and followit through to completion with properrecord keeping, including HIPPAcompliance and follow up.

Practitioner Self-AwarenessSelf-awareness is an important aspect ofclinical bodywork. How a practitionerpresents him/herself directly affects theclient. This course raises awareness tophysical, verbal, non-verbal and culturalfactors that often affect practitioner-clientrelationships. Practitioner physical fitnessis also an important aspect of bodyworkin order to maintain a practice and avoidinjury. Internal martial arts exerciseswill be used to promote practitionerphysical fitness.

Students will demonstrate an understand-ing of the levels of communication in-volved in bodywork and physical exercisesthat promote health for practitionerand client.

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Clinical ApplicationSupervised Clinical PracticeStudents are given the opportunity toapply Chinese medical principles and JinShou Tuina techniques in a supervisedclinical setting. A professional environ-ment will be maintained and a certifiedpractitioner of Jin Shou Tuina will bepresent at all times.

Students will gain experience andperspective applying their knowledge ina clinic setting. Students will also berequired to log at least 50 tuina sessionsover the course of the program.

Practice IntegrationInternal Arts TrainingXingyi Quan, Bagua Zhang, Taiji Quan,and Meridian Qigong are essential andfoundational parts of Jin Shou Tuina andthe NATSTA family-lineage Chinesemedicine system. Students are expectedto participate in one of more weeklyinternal arts classes concurrently withthe Jin Shou Tuina program, and topractice on a daily basis outside ofclasses. Determining which arts aremost appropriate for each student willbe determined in consultation withAMTS faculty.

These exercises will help the studentdevelop whole body strength, fitness,balance and stress reduction that isappropriate to Jin Shou Tuina.

First Aid, CPRThis course will cover all the requirementsof certification in CPR and AED foradult, child and infant following theAmerican Red Cross® and The AmericanHeart Association® guidelines.

Students will learn the fundamentals ofBasic Life Support and the cognitive skillsneeded to administer CPR and First Aidin case of an emergency. Upon comple-tion, students will be certified in CPRand the use of an AED.

EthicsThis course covers professional and socialethics as they apply to bodywork andpractitioner-client relationships. Studentswill be able to define terms and conductthemselves in ways that reflect ethicalprofessional behavior.

Students will be able to demonstrate theappropriate responses and actions to vari-ous possible practitioner-client situations.

Business & Legal ConsiderationsThis course will provide descriptions,models and insights for starting, develop-ing and managing an individual or grouptuina practice. It will also address the cur-rent licensing and legal considerations forthe professional standard and continuingeducation hours.

Students will be able to develop proposedmodels for tuina practices that meet thecurrent professional standards.

Craniosacral Therapyand Chinese MedicineThis course explores the techniquesof Craniosacral Therapy as an adjuncttherapy to Jin Shou Tuina and explainsthe correlations with Chinese medicineand Qigong.

Students will be able to perform basicCraniosacral techniques as adjunctivetherapy for Jin Shou Tuina. Students willalso be able to demonstrate a knowledgeof the shared characteristics involvedin Craniosacral Therapy, Chinesemedicine, and Qigong.

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Personal QualitiesThe school seeks students who have:

1. A strong desire to study and practiceTraditional Chinese Medicine andtuina as a means of service to othersand as a method of self-awareness anddevelopment.

2. The passion and commitment topersevere through demanding studyof the family-lineage system of tuinaand Chinese medicine.

3. Recognized the developmentaldemands that are an integral part ofthe program and possess the willingnessto participate in the process of physicaland personal evolution.

4. A willingness to acquire knowledge,manual techniques, and developpersonal qualities that are necessaryfor professional services in bodyworkand health care.

Prospective students are asked to considerthat Chinese medicine and tuina arecontinuous branches of information thattake their root several thousand years inthe past. They have been the life workof countless generations of practitioners.Our school honors these traditions andmethods, acknowledging that our forefa-thers, teachers, students and graduates area branch of this living tree of medicine.

Requirements1. Applicants must have completed a

high school education or the equivalent.

2. Be 18 years of age at the time ofenrollment.

3. Possess the physical, mental, andpersonal characteristics required tolearn and perform Jin Shou Tuina.

Admissions ProcessTo complete the admissions process andbe considered for a place in the nextclass, certificate program students should:

1. Make an appointment for a personalor telephone interview with membersof the Admissions committee by callingthe AMTS Office.

2. Submit a completed application form(download at www.brccm.org orcontact the office at 540.651.2682)by Thursday, July 1, 2010, along witha $50 non-refundable application fee.Application must include the following:

a. Recommendations from two persons(professionals, instructors, employers)who can evaluate your qualifications.

b. Copies of any applicable professionallicenses or certificates, as well astranscripts from previous education.

c. A typed resume, outlining educa-tional and professional experience.

d. A typed narrative of one to threepages expressing your interest inpursuing this course of study,

outlining your intentions anddemonstrating your understandingof the commitment of time andresources needed to succeed as astudent of Jin Shou Tuina.

Upon review of a completed application,AMTS will notify applicants in writingof acceptance into the program bySaturday, July 31, 2010.

Curriculum andAdmissions Process forPart-time StudentsThose seeking to take the 9 month,107 hour Chinese Medical Theory class(see p. 16) and/or the 12 month, 100hour Human Anatomy and Physiologyclass (see p. 15) may apply as part-timestudents. The admissions process forpart-time students is the same as forcertificate students above, except a per-sonal interview, recommendations, andtranscripts from previous study are notrequired. Admission is approved on acase by case basis. Contact the AMTSoffice for information on class schedule .

Application, Registrationand OrientationApplications, including all supportingdocuments, are accepted through thefirst day of orientation, space permitting.Applications can be downloaded atbrccm.org or are available by contactingthe administration office at 540.651.2682.


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Registration must be completed by the ori-entation session, Monday, September 20,2010. Registration includes the signing ofa student agreement delineating studentand AMTS obligations.

Orientation includes staff introductions,review of school policies and procedures,facility tour, finalizing documentationand financial matters, and distributionof program materials. All students, full-time and part-time, are required to attend.

English LanguageCompetenceEnglish language competence is requiredof all students seeking admission toAMTS programs.

Transfer Credit forPrevious TrainingTransfer credit will be considered on acase-by-case basis using the followingguidelines:

1. Persons seeking transfer credit for tuinacourses are asked to send transcriptsfrom North American Tang Shou TaoAssociation Jin Shou Tuina training pro-grams. No credit will be given for body-work training outside these programs.

2. Transfer credit for traditional Chinesemedicine courses and Western anatomyand physiology courses require atranscript or documentation from

the school and review by the AMTSAcademic Officer in order to be ac-cepted.

3. Transfer credit for other courseworkwill be evaluated on a case by case basis.

4. To receive transfer credit, a studentmust have the equivalent of B or betterperformance in the course at the previ-ous institution.

5. At the discretion of AMTS, a studentmay be examined in the coursework byan AMTS instructor in order to receivecredit for the course.

6. A student who receives transfer creditfor a course will be required to take thecourse in AMTS, unless waived by theAcademic Dean, in order to broadenhis/her base of knowledge. The coursewill not be graded unless the student re-quests otherwise by the first day of classin the course.

7. An administrative fee of $30 will becharged for each course for whichtransfer credit is requested.

8. The quarterly tuition for the period inwhich the course begins will be reducedat the Tuition Reduction rate for thenumber of Hours credit the course pro-vides. See Tuition and Fees on page 22.

Course Challenge PolicyStudents admitted to AMTS who believethey possess competency in courseworkrequired for graduation, for instance alicensed acupuncturist or other health

care professional, may get credit for coursework on a case by case basis using thefollowing Course Challenge guidelines:

1. To undertake a Course Challenge,a student must:

a. Meet with the Academic Officerto determine the advisability ofchallenging the course;

b. If approved, pay a $100administrative fee; and

c. Be examined on the content of thecourse, which may include comple-tion of projects, oral and writtenexams, clinic observation and othertests and measurements at thediscretion of AMTS.

2. If these examinations are completed tothe satisfaction of the instructor, meetwith the Academic Officer to validatethe challenge, thereby receiving creditfor the course.

3. A student who receives Course Chal-lenge credit will be required to take thecourse in AMTS, unless waived by theAcademic Dean, in order to broadenhis/her base of knowledge. The coursewill not be graded unless the studentrequests otherwise by the first day ofclass in the course.

4. The quarterly tuition for the period inwhich the course begins will be reducedat the Tuition Reduction rate for thenumber of credit hours the course pro-vides. See Tuition and Fees on page 22.

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The Board of Directors sets tuition andfees annually. Tuition and fees will notchange during the academic year, and areas follows for 2010-11:

Jin Shou TuinaCertificate Program* $7,900

Part-time: ChineseMedical Theory class $1,680

Part-time: Human Anatomyand Physiology class $1,280

Tuition Reduction perCourse Hour for approvedTransfer Credit and CourseChallenge Credit $6

per course hour

* Tuition also includes the monthlyfees for required internal arts classes inthe Spirit Honesty Martial Arts School.

Payment ScheduleOne-quarter of the Tuition is due priorto the first day of each Quarter of theacademic year—specifically tuition isdue September 20, 2010, December 21,2010, March 22, 2011, and June 21,2011. Each Quarter is 13 weeks in length,and the first Quarter begins on the firstday of classes. The year is divided intoQuarters for the purpose of tuition pay-ments and refunds; the Quarters have nobearing on the academic course schedule.

A $25 late fee per week is charged forlate payments. Non-payment beyond

the third week of a Quarter may because for administrative action. Alternatepayment schedules can be arranged ona case by case basis.

FeesThe following Fees are payablewhen incurred:

Application for Admissionto Certificate Program $50

Application for Admissionto Part-time Program $25

Late tuition payment per week $25

Returned check $25

Request for a Course Challenge $100

Request for Transfer Creditin a Course $30

Transcript $10

Duplicate Certificateof Completion $100

Late or make-up exam (when priorarrangements were not made) $25

Tutorial fee per hour formake-up work $25

Other ExpensesBooks and supplies(approximate) $200-$250

North American TangShou Tao Associationmembership dues $100


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Certification Examination

The National Certification Boardfor Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork(NCBTMB) National CertificationExam (NCE) is held simultaneously inregional centers several times throughoutthe year.

Current exam fee $225

Official Score Report Request $15

Refund Policy1. Written notice of withdrawal must be

submitted to AMTS either in person orby certified mail. Withdrawal Date forrefund computation purposes is thearrival date of the written Withdrawalnotice or the date a student is Dismissedfrom the progam. See Dismissal andWithdrawal policies on page 27.

2. Any tuition amount paid to AMTSwill be refunded in full if the applicant:is not accepted for enrollment, choosesnot to enroll, cancels enrollment withinthree business days after signing theenrollment agreement, or withdrawsbefore the first day of classes.

3. Withdrawal after a Quarter has begunwill result in refund of payment for theQuarter according to the following rules:

a. The student is responsible for payinga percentage of the Quarter's tuition,determined by the number of daysfrom the first day of the Quarterthrough the Withdrawal Date,divided by 91 (13 weeks). Exception:if the Withdrawal Date is within thefirst 18 days of the First Quarter, thatpercentage is 20%.

b. There will be no reduction in tuitionfor Transfer Credit and CourseChallenge Credit, nor will anyScholarship awards be applied, inthe Quarter in which the WithdrawalDate occurs.

c. If the total tuition for which thestudent is responsible is less than theamount that has already been paid,the student is entitled to a full refundof the excess amount paid; otherwise,the balance is due and payable.

4. Only tuition will be refunded. Fees andother expenses paid are not refundable.

5. Amounts paid by the student willbe applied first to fees and otherexpenses, and then to tuition.

6. AMTS is required to refund anyamount owed the student within 45days after the student's WithdrawalDate.

7. Program services beyond theWithdrawal Date are automaticallycancelled.

Financial AidAMTS awards a limited number of need-based scholarships to full-time Jin ShouTuina Certificate Program students. Needis determined by analysis of informationprovided on the scholarship application.Download the scholarship application atwww.brccm.org or contact the adminis-tration office at 540.651.2682. Deadlinefor applications is Thursday, July1, 2010,and thereafter until AMTS scholarship re-sources are exhausted. An application foradmission has no bearing on an applica-tion for aid, and vice versa.

Students are strongly urged to exploreall areas of financial assistance, includingFederal, state, local, and private scholar-ship and loan programs.

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policies and procedures

pertaining to attendance,

academic progress,

grading, examinations,

graduation and certification.

Attendance PolicyExcused absences will be granted onlyfor religious observance and extenuatingcircumstances.

1. A student can miss one class in a course,unexcused, with no consequences.

2. Missing two classes, unexcused, willrequire a conference with the instructorto determine if make-up work isrequired, such as a tutorial ($25 perhour) or homework assignments.

3. Missing three or more classes, unex-cused, will result in the student beingdropped from the course withoutcredit, and given consideration fordismissal from the program.

4. Missing seven (7) consecutive days ofclasses, unexcused, will result in thestudent’s AMTS enrollment beingterminated.

Missing any portion of a class hour,unexcused, will be considered as a fullhour of absence. Three hours of absenceis equivalent to one-half instructional day.The school reserves the right to terminatean individual’s status as a student afterthe unexcused absence from four instruc-tional days.

Assignments and information missed asa consequence of not attending classes,laboratories, or clinical experiences for anyreason, excused or not, are the responsi-bility of the student. Students must obtainmakeup assignments from the instructorupon return to school. Missed work isto be completed within a week of thereassignment date and will be graded.

Satisfactory PerformanceTo be in good standing in the school,a student must demonstrate a mature,responsible attitude toward studies, staff,faculty and other students; maintain atleast a “C ” grade point average; fulfillfinancial agreements in a timely manner;adhere to the attendance policy; anddemonstrate respect for school propertyand reputation.

If a student has unsatisfactory standingin a course, he/she will be put on aca-demic probation and may be assignedadditional work to satisfy course require-ments. If course standing continues to beunsatisfactory, the student will meet withthe Dean of Students to discuss options.

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Passing Grades:Students who satisfactorily completethe work in a subject receive one of thefollowing grades:

A Exceptionally good performancedemonstrating a superior understand-ing of the subject matter, a foundationof extensive knowledge, and a skillfuluse of concepts and/or materials. (Hasvalue of 4.0 in the Cumulative GradePoint Average.)

B Good performance demonstrating ca-pacity to use the appropriate concepts,a good understanding of the subjectmatter, and an ability to handle theproblems and materials encountered inthe subject. (Has value of 3.0 in theCumulative Grade Point Average.)

C Adequate performance demonstratingan adequate understanding of the sub-ject matter, an ability to handle rela-tively straightforward problems, andadequate preparation for moving on tomore advanced work in the field. (Hasvalue of 2.0 in the Cumulative GradePoint Average.)

Non-Passing Grade:U Less than adequate performance or not

completed. This grade also signifiesthat the student must do further workin the subject to receive credit. (Hasvalue of 0.0 in the Cumulative GradePoint Average.)

Subjects that are not included in theCumulative Grade Point Average.When authorized for use in certainnon-academic/practicum subjects, thefollowing notations are used:

HP High pass, equivalent to grade of A

P Pass, equivalent to grade of B or C

NC No Credit, equivalent to grade of U

Notation used when a student receivesfull credit for a course, either by transfercredit or course challenge, by demonstrat-ing adequate performance or higher:

CR Credit, equivalent to grade ofA, B, or C.

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Grading SystemStudents’ academic progress will berecorded using quizzes, tests, and evalua-tions of laboratory and clinical work. Allwritten work will be graded. Practicumand clinical grades will be determined ina manner appropriate for the experience.

Students may request to discusstheir progress and evaluations with theirinstructors.

AMTS grades are not awarded accordingto predetermined percentage distribu-tions. Rather, as the following grade de-scriptions show, a student's grade in asubject is related more directly to the stu-dent's mastery of the material than to therelative performance of his or her peers.

ProbationIf satisfactory performance is not main-tained in academic or practical areas ofstudy and there is concern about a studentsuccessfully completing the program, theDean of Students, in consultation with theAcademic Dean and instructors, can placethe student on probation for a periodnot to exceed six months.

This may result in extra expense if the stu-dent requires tutorials and/or retaking partof a course in order to achieve a passinggrade. If satisfactory improvement is notshown during the probationary period, asdetermined by the Academic Dean, theDean of Students, and instructors, and inregular consultation with the student, thestudent may be asked to withdraw. If satis-factory improvement is made during theprobationary period, the probation willbe removed.

DismissalBehavior as outlined below, though notlimited to these criteria, will be cause fordismissal:

1. Failure to maintain satisfactoryacademic performance

2. Unsatisfactory attendance

3. Behavior that is unprofessional, disrup-tive or harmful to fellow students, fac-ulty, staff, school property or reputation

4. Failure to fulfill financial agreements

WithdrawalWritten notice of withdrawal must besubmitted to AMTS either in person orby registered or certified mail. If writtennotice is submitted, the effective date oftermination on the student's academicrecord will be the date the student lastattended classes. See also Refund Policyon page 25.

Leave of AbsenceRequests for a Leave of Absence should besubmitted in writing to the AMTS Aminis-trative Officer and will be evaluated andgranted on a case by case basis.

ReadmissionA student can apply for readmission after aleave of absence or dismissal. To be consid-ered, the student must interview with theAMTS Administrative Officer to evaluatehis/her eligibility. Upon approval, the stu-dent may reapply and complete the AMTSstandard admissions process.

Rescheduling an ExamIf a student fails to attend class on theday an examination is scheduled, he/shewill need to reschedule the exam withthe instructor. With prior arrangement,staff can proctor the examination in theoffice. Missed exams must be taken withintwo weeks or receive a failing grade.

Retaking an ExamIf a student receives lower than a grade of'C' on a final exam, at the discretion ofthe instructor, tutorial(s) may be scheduledand a different version of the exam maybe taken. The student will be billed for thetutorial time and time to construct a newtest. The exam must be retaken withintwo weeks of the date the student wasinformed of his/her original exam result.

Graduation RequirementsIn order to graduate from the certificateprogram, a student must have passed allcourses and the comprehensive examina-tions with a grade of C or better, met allclinical requirements, paid the tuitionand fees according to the enrollmentagreement, returned all library materialsand complied with all the rules andregulations of the school.

Award of CertificateAfter all requirements for graduation inthe Jin Shou Tuina program have beencompleted, the Ancestral Mountain TuinaSchool awards the student a Certificate asa Practitioner of Jin Shou Tuina.

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Student AdvisingThe AMTS Administrative Officer adviseson financial, administrative and admis-sions-related matters. The Academic Dean,Dean of Students, and instructors adviseon academic matters. The Student Coun-selor advises on non-academic matters.The Student Resources Advisor assists stu-dents in navigating through the program.

LibraryA reference library is maintained at thefacility and holds a general collection ofbooks and journals on traditional Chinesemedicine, philosophy and human sci-ences. Libraries are available at VirginiaTech, Radford University, and RoanokeCollege. The Floyd/MontgomeryRegional Library is also available toAMTS students and can provide accessto materials statewide.

HousingThe school does not offer studenthousing at this time. The AdministrativeOfficer can provide information aboutarea housing.

Administrative andFaculty Office HoursAdministrative staff and instructors areavailable to meet with students before orafter class or by appointment.

The administration office will be openduring school hours. Additional commu-nication is available via telephone or email.

TranscriptsTranscripts for licensing, national boardexaminations or other purposes areissued provided that a student is in goodstanding according to their enrollmentagreement. Transcripts of the student'spermanent academic record are confiden-tial and released only upon the student’swritten request. The fee for all but thefirst transcript is $10 per copy, payableat the time of request.

Certification ExaminationsNational Certification Board ofTherapeutic Massage and Bodywork(NCBTMB)

Graduating students are eligible to takethe NCBTMB’s National CertificationExam for Therapeutic Massage andBodywork following successfulcompletion of the Tuina program. TheNCBTMB's National CertificationExam is held in regional centers severaltimes a year.

Placement AssistanceThe school does not actively seekplacement for its graduates. Employmentcounseling is provided on request.


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Student ConductStudents are expected to maintain amature, responsible attitude toward theirstudies, as well as toward staff, faculty,and other students. Behavior that isunprofessional, disruptive or harmfulto fellow students, faculty, staff, schoolproperty or reputation, is grounds fordismissal.

Student Dress andPersonal HygieneStudents are required to maintain a highstandard of personal hygiene and cleanli-ness during all aspects of AMTS program-ming, including classes, clinical work,meetings, and events. The dress standardrequires clothes to be neat and clean, offer-ing a professional presentation. Open-toedshoes are not allowed during clinical hours.

Resolving Problemsor GrievancesA student having a concern or a grievancewith the school, another student, facultymember, or school policy is advised to dothe following:

l. Address the person with whom theconcern relates and courteously seek toremedy the situation.

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2. If that does not work or the concernrelates to a school rule or policy, speakto the Dean of Students, StudentCounselor or AMTS AdministrativeOfficer.

3. Students with further concerns areencouraged to schedule an appointmentwith the school’s Executive Director towork towards resolving the matter.

4. If the concern cannot be resolvedafter exhausting the foregoinggrievance procedure, the studentcan file a complaint with the school ’slicensing agency:

State Council of Higher Educationfor Virginia101 N. 14TH St.James Monroe BuildingRichmond, VA 23219Tel: (804)225-2600Fax: (804)225-2604

5. The school holds students, faculty, andadministrators in high regard as valuedmembers of our working and learningcommunity. Bringing attention to agrievance will be viewed as an opportu-nity to improve administrative or schoolprocesses and those involved in its reso-lution will be treated with impunity.

Student RecordsConfidential records of student accom-plishment such as grades, clinic hours,and financial records are kept at theschool in a secured area, accessibleonly to specified school faculty andadministration.

A cumulative academic record is keptin each student’s permanent file. In theevent of unsatisfactory performance,the Academic Dean or Dean of Studentscounsels with the student, and a record ofthe meeting is placed in the student’s file.

Student records are permanent andconfidential and are released only withwritten permission from the student.A student’s personal files are availableto the student by appointment.

Student Right to Know ActIn accordance with the Department ofEducation’s Student Right to Know Act,the information in this catalog is madeavailable prior to a student’s enrolling atAncestral Mountain Tuina School.

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Jason Redinbo, L.Ac.AMTS Executive DirectorAMTS InstructorBoard Member

• Executive Director, Blue Ridge Centerfor Chinese Medicine

• Licensed Acupuncturist, States ofVirginia and Arizona

• Instructor in Xingyi, Bagua, Qigongand Chinese Medicine, North AmericanTang Shou Tao Association (NATSTA)

• Instructor in Xingyi, Bagua, Qigong,Spirit Honesty Martial Arts School

• AOBTA Jin Shou Tuina Instructor• TCM theory and tuina instructor atArizona School of Acupuncture andOriental Medicine and East WestCollege of Natural Medicine

• Formal Apprenticeship withVincent Black in Chinese medicineand Jin Shou Tuina

• Master’s Degree in Acupuncture, EastWest College of Natural Medicine, FL

• Craniosacral Therapy I and II,The Upledger Institute

• Continuing studies at the InternationalAcupuncture Training Centre, BeijingChina, and with Huang Gouqi from theShanghai School of Traditional ChineseMedicine

• Currently a TCM Committee boardmember, North American Tang ShouTao Association; member of theNational Commission for Certificationof Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine;member, American Organization forBodywork Therapies of Asia; member,Acupuncture Society of Virginia

Berry FrankoAMTS Instructor

• Formal Apprenticeship with JasonRedinbo in Chinese medical theoryand practice, Jin Shou Tuina, andclinical procedure, Laurel Creek Clinic

• Jin Shou Tuina and Traditional ChineseMedicine Program diplomate, 2009,Ancestral Mountain Tuina School

• Craniosacral Therapy I and II,The Upledger Institute

• Certified Massage Therapist,Jin Shou Tuina, State of Virginia

• Clinic Manager and Jin Shou Tuinapractitioner, Laurel Creek Clinic

• NATSTA certified Gao Baguaassistant instructor, Spirit HonestyMartial Arts School

Christopher Hill, B.F.A.Academic Officer and Dean of StudentsAMTS Instructor



• Craniosacral Therapy I,The Upledger Institute


• Jin Shou Tuina practitioner,Laurel Creek Clinic


• Executive Committee member, NorthAmerican Tang Shou Tao Association

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Jody Franko, B.S.AMTS Administrative Officer

• Administrative Officer, Blue RidgeCenter for Chinese Medicine

• Adjunct Professor, Radford University,Department of Dance

• Masters candidate, Career andTechnical Education, Virginia Tech

• Assistant to the Director, Dancing EarthPerforming Arts Company

• Program Coordinator, June Bug Center• Owner and artistic director, MountainRose Dance Center


David Wiley, PhDAMTS Academic Dean andRegistrar EmeritusBoard Chair and Secretary

• Doctorate in physics from PrincetonUniversity, bachelor’s and master’sdegrees from the Massachusetts Instituteof Technology (MIT)

• Former senior administrator at MIT,including Registrar and Dean ofFreshmen. Provided research and policysupport to MIT’s President and Faculty.

• Billard Award for distinguished serviceto MIT

• AAU Registrar, Emeritus• Worked in the New Jersey Departmentof Higher Education, helping to provideeducational opportunities for minoritystudents

• Served as research staff at the PlasmaPhysics Laboratory, Princeton University

• Co-founder, Board member and Officerof the $200 million Boston CommunityLoan Fund

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Virginia Lepley, B.F.A.AMTS LibrarianBoard Treasurer

• Former Vice President, Levy Madison,NYC metro area advertising andmarketing agency

• Directed strategic marketing andcreative services for Fortune 500, 1000companies and non-profit organizations

• Co-founder/publisher, Women’s Q&A,national monthly newsletter for women

• Currently a member of the BusinessMarketing Association, InternationalAssociation of Business Communicators,Art Directors Club, and the NorthAmerican Tang Shou Tao Association

Mary Wiley, M.Ed.AMTS Student CounselorBoard Member

• Certified Educational Psychologistand counselor

• Counseling and School PsychologyMasters Degree from Boston University,and a Certificate of Advanced Educa-tional Study in School Psychologyand Counseling from Boston College

• Co-founder of the Erehwon School inPrinceton Junction, NJ; psychologist forthe Minuteman Regional School Districtin Massachusetts and for the Mont-gomery County School District inVirginia; clinician at the Tekoa GroupHome in Floyd County, Virginia; andfamily counselor and assessment clinician.

• Adjunct faculty member, Lesley CollegeGraduate School, Cambridge, MA.

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AMTS Officers andGoverning BoardResponsibilities

Executive DirectorJason Redinbo

• Serves as AMTS chief executive officer• Develops and maintains AMTS vision,mission, and school culture

• Responsible for curriculum developmentand implementation

• Manages AMTS operations• Strategic development includingmarketing, public relations, financialplanning, and human resources

• Compliance with safety regulations

Academic OfficerDean of StudentsChris Hill

• Provides day-to-day academicadministrative support for AMTS

• Advises students on academic mattersand addresses performance issues

• With the Executive Director and others,plans the ongoing development of theAMTS program and curricula

• Reviews the major instruments ofacademic policy and communication,and oversees the grading process andmaintenance of academic records

• As Dean of Students, provides day-to-day contact for general student concernsand facilitates student preparation forNCBTMB testing

Administrative OfficerJody Franko

• Serves as AMTS Administrative officer• Responsible for AMTS administrationand daily operations

• Strategic development and continuousimprovement of AMTS dailyprocesses, policies and procedures

• Works with the Executive Director inachieving the school’s mission

Board ChairAcademic Dean and Registrar EmeritusDavid Wiley

• Works in partnership with the ExecutiveDirector in achieving the school’s missionand addressing issues faced by the school

• Provides leadership for the Board ofDirectors, which sets policy and providesoversight of all of BRCCM's programs,and to whom the Executive Director isaccountable

• Monitors school financial planningand financial reports

• Supports Board's role in strategicplanning

• With the Board, evaluates annually theperformance of the school in achievingits mission

• As Academic Dean and RegistrarEmeritus, provides oversight of:academic program, policies andprocedures, AMTS catalogue, andmaintenance of academic records;mentors staff regarding academicadministrative matters

Board TreasurerVirginia Lepley

• Oversight of school finances and admin-istration of fiscal matters, including audit

• Reviews annual budget and bringsto Board for approval

• Oversees development and Boardreview of school financial policiesand procedures

• Plays a leading role in fundraising andstrategic planning

Board SecretaryDavid Wiley

• Ensures effective management of recordsand maintains records of the Board

• Manages Board meeting minutes andcommunication with Board members

• Maintains an understanding of legaldocuments, Board policies, by-laws, IRSletters, as they apply to Board business

Board MembersDavid Wiley, Jason Redinbo,Virginia Lepley, Mary Wiley,Michael Waitzkin, Pat Sharkey

• Regularly attends Board meetings andother related meetings

• Participates actively in committee work• Volunteers for assignments that helpthe school achieve its mission

• Stays informed about Board and com-mittee matters, prepares for meetings,and reviews and comments on minutesand written proposed actions

• Actively participates in the Board'sannual evaluation and planning

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