Asian Medical Bodywork (AMB)
Learn therapeutic bodywork rooted in Chinese medicine. Gain nationally accredited certification and build a new career in holistic health.
Licensed by the Arizona State Board of Private Postsecondary Education (AZPPSE) & Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (ACAHM) & member of the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA), with AOBTA's Council of Schools and Programs (COSP) Membership
Program Overview
The Asian Medical Bodywork (AMB) program offers in-depth training in tuina — a therapeutic bodywork modality rooted in Chinese medicine. Students will learn techniques to stimulate energy flow, release stagnation, and support healing through the art of push (tui) and grasp (na).
This is a lineage program overseen by Tony Della Croce, LAc, a student and friend of the late Vince Black, founder of the North American Tang Shou Tao Association (NATSTA).
Accreditation & Recognition
- Licensed by the Arizona State Board of Private Postsecondary Education (AZPPSE) as a vocational certificate program
- Member of the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA), with AOBTA’s Council of Schools and Programs (COSP) Membership — exceeding their standards
- The first nationally accredited Asian Medical Bodywork Certification (recognized by ACAHM)
Curriculum Highlights
In the AMB program, students employ therapeutic techniques of Chinese medicinal bodywork and massage:
- Understanding meridian and energy flow
- Developing sensitivity to read and guide the body’s energy
- Using hands, fingers, and body techniques to restore Qi (energy) circulation
- Applying tuina to musculoskeletal conditions and a wide range of health concerns
Program Completion
Graduates will:
- Earn a master’s-level certificate in Asian Medical Bodywork
- Gain recognition by national and state bodies (ACAHM, AOBTA, AZPPSE)
- Build a foundation for professional practice in Chinese medicinal bodywork
- Enhance qualifications for integration with acupuncture, herbal therapy, and other healing modalities
Program Details
Requirements:
60 Semester Credits from a baccalaureate-level college.
Duration:
15–24 months
Program Hours:
1,058 total hours
Tuition:
$24,156.00
Financial Aid:
Anticipated eligibility in 2025 (not currently available as a standalone)
Instructor
Tony Della Croce, LAc
Student of Vince Black (founder of NATSTA)
Expert in tuina and traditional Chinese bodywork practices
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