Acupressure Training Courses
A unique blend of Acupressure, Qi Gong and Life Coaching
Next available course: 22-28 March 2020
Save AU$100 if you book early
Follow your calling to be an energy healer and discover the magic of acupressure! Learn how to balance the 12 meridians, ease pain, clear the mind, and align with your heart. The Fusion Acupressure Method blends ancient Chinese wisdom with modern psychotherapy tools for personal and professional interest.
This training is more than a practitioner training, it is an invitation to heal, grow and transform on a cellular level. Anyone is welcome: massage therapists, nurses, life coaches or individuals seeking personal development and self-care. You will learn techniques that will take you on your own personal journey of healing, while learning how to support the healing of others.
Please note: The Practitioner Certificate is recognized by IITC; however, we are now also offering an Advanced Certification and a Master Certification to help you deepen your journey, sink into the training, build confidence, and enhance your skill as an Acupressure practitioner. You may, therefore, complete your Practitioner Training as a 6.5 immersion, or add on the Advanced Certificate for an 11 day intensive. Additional details on the Advanced and Master Certification can be found below.
Adria is offering a FREE 20 min consultation to answer your questions or support you in understanding your goals! To set up your free consultation, email Adria at email@adriaellis.com.
A unique, integrated healing method
Adria is an approved training provider with the Institute for Complimentary Therapists (IICT). This certified training is recognised internationally with IICT.
The Fusion Acupressure Method is an integration of Ancient Chinese Healing Principles, Acupressure, Energy Emission, Taoist Teachings, and Coaching Techniques.
In this modality the client remains fully clothed and finger pressure is applied to different pressure points with deliberate intention to move energy, clear blocks and support introspection. Each Pressure point acts as an energy vortex that communicates between the physical body, the energetic body, and the mind.
Although the Fusion Acupressure Method focuses on touch and talk therapy to clear and balance the body, mind and spirit, you will also learn other ancient and modern methods including meditation, coaching, guided breathing and visualisation to deepen your clients’ experience and invite healing and harmony to the whole.
Acupressure Certification & Massage Training Courses
Choosing to take a fusion acupressure training at Krishna Village not only opens up the possibility of a new career but gives you the tools to help both yourself and others to improve your quality of life and wellbeing. There are many benefits associated with the ancient art of acupressure from correcting issues with our internal organs to promoting the flow of blood through our bodies.
However, there are also some benefits that you may not have considered before signing up to one of our acupressure training courses.
Learn the art of physical and emotional healing with our acupressure training courses in NSW
The body is so much more than simply its physical components. To achieve true healing, it is necessary to align the physical with the mental, emotional and spiritual, taking a holistic approach which results in total wellbeing.
This is what you will learn in our Fusion Acupressure courses, enabling you to achieve positive transformation in your own life at the same time as healing others.
The Benefits of Acupressure
By applying light pressure on certain points or areas of the body, it is possible to release the blocked energy (chi or qi) that flows through the body along invisible lines known as meridians and allow it to flow freely again.
In addition to unblocking energy channels, by applying pressure to the acupressure points, it is possible to release muscular tension, promote the circulation of blood and utilise the energy within the body to help faster healing.
What is Fusion Acupressure training?
Fusion Acupressure combines touch and talk therapy. It takes its principles from a variety of sources, including ancient Chinese healing techniques, Taoist teachings and energy emission, through to the more modern therapies of coaching, meditation and visualisation.
The result is a practice which can ease physical and mental pain, clear emotional blockages and have a completely transformative effect on the client and the practitioner.
In the beautiful setting of Krishna Village Farm, NSW, you will learn how to apply and combine the various techniques to create a harmonious healing experience.
What You Will Learn In Acupressure Certification Training
Our acupressure certification training will teach you how to promote healthy blood circulation by activating and opening up the flow of blood within the blood vessels. The resultant increase in blood circulation will help with the regeneration and performance of the body’s organs.
Applying pressure will help to relax the body by releasing muscular tension which, in turn, will help to reduce stress levels.
Whilst this is not an acupressure massage training, you will learn how to apply pressure to points in the body that correspond to painful areas, so the effects can be similar to a deep tissue massage. The body will respond to your touch by releasing the blockage in that area, increasing the flow of blood and helping to relieve the pain.
Acupressure has long been a trusted remedy for common ailments such as colds, sinusitis and headaches, thus reducing reliance on over-the-counter medicines.
According to Chinese Medicine, unblocking your meridians will help to increase your sense of calm and make you more capable of handling the stresses of modern-day life.
Cosmetic acupressure is believed to tone the facial muscles by stimulating blood flow to the area. It may also help with the production of collagen to support the underlying structures of the skin and keep it looking tighter and smoother for longer.
Who Will Benefit from Attending an Acupressure Course?
Our Acupressure courses are suitable for anyone who wants to learn this ancient form of medicine whether you want to start or expand an existing therapy business, or you simply want to learn how to apply acupressure for yourself and your loved ones.
Krishna Village is NSW’s best yoga retreat for people looking to relax & recharge. We offer yoga teacher training for visitors who want to become yoga instructors. If you are looking for a retreat, we offer yoga classes, meditation and spiritual retreats to help you relax. Enquire online or call us to learn more.
Learn Fusion Acupressure in a beautiful setting
Krishna Village Farm provides the perfect environment for learning this truly transformative healing technique. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, you can take restorative walks, participate in Yoga and Meditation classes, and spend time with our sacred cows, helping you to relax and clear blocked energy channels, making you more receptive to the learning experience.
You will also enjoy three delicious vegetarian or vegan meals each day, and integrate into our friendly community of like-minded people.
Meet your teacher
Adria Ellis, who lives both in Canada and Australia, began her studies in the healing arts over 25 years ago, at only 14 years of age. As a true master of her craft, she weaves the philosophies of ancient Chinese Acupressure, Energy Healing, Intuitive Coaching and Qi Gong Techniques into her personal life and that of her clients. She began her professional practice in Sydney in 2006.
Over the past 10 years, Adria has been working as a full time acupressure therapist, specialising in energy healing, inner guidance and intuitive coaching techniques. She has worked extensively with clients moving through physical pain, tension, sexual abuse, pregnancy loss, grief, depression and relationship conflict. Adria brings compassion and strength to her work, encouraging empowerment and an opportunity to return to love, peace and wholeness.
Adria’s qualifications include a BsSc major in Anthropology and Social Science, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Fusion Acupressure Therapist and Director, Medical Qi Gong Practitioner, Advanced Psych-K®, and a Massage Certification. Registration with the International Institute of Complementary Therapists (IICT), and Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT).
The curriculum
The Practitioner Level teaches you what acupressure is, and how to apply touch therapy to ease tension, balance energy and clear beliefs. You will develop a greater understanding of the metaphysical connection between the meridian pathways, the body, the corresponding emotions, and the psycho-spiritual connection of each pressure point.
Acupressure and Ancient Chinese Philosophy – Learn the ancient philosophies of Chinese Medicine, yin yang, 12 organ meridians, Shu points, meridian palpation, pulses, 6 recipes for easy sessions, how to individualise a session, and over 120 acu-points
Qi Gong Postures – Learn the Five Element Qi Gong Series, meditation and breath to cultivate energy for personal practice
Energetic Hygiene – Learn basic techniques to prepare for a session, and clear after a session
Psychotherapy & Life Coaching Techniques – Practice powerful communication skills, coaching techniques, some NLP, body tracking, plus receive sessions for your own personal development and healing
Yoga / Qi Gong session with Adria on a training in Canada
Please note: This training provides a fully accredited certification with IICT. To receive your certificate you have to actively participate in all sessions and provide all required homework.
Required course materials: Email with pre-learning materials, comprehensive manual, handouts, and a 2.5 hour online power point presentation (all included)
Supervision: Once you have completed your training you are encouraged to book a follow up supervision session and private tuition online.
Before booking, please have a look at our Code of Conduct. If you are dealing with any physical or mental health issues, please also check our Are you ready page.
Example day
5:00am – Sunrise Yoga (optional)
8:30am – Breakfast
9:30am – Session 1: Five Element Qi Gong
10:00am – Session 2: Introduction to the magic of acupressure & 12 meridians: Insights into how the body holds belief patterns and where; 25 acupressure point location and their qualities for healing the face, neck and shoulder
12:30pm – Lunch
1:30pm – Session 3: Breath and Meditation Techniques to build and sustain Qi
2:00pm: Session 4: Live Demonstration: Clearing the Conscious & Clinic set up – Face, Neck & Shoulders
2:30pm: Session 5: Guided session exchange and supervision
6:00pm – Dinner
9:00pm – Quiet time
For more details, please have a look at Adria’s personal Welcome and Course Overview.
Advanced Practitioner Certification
We are now offering an Advanced Certification to help you deepen your journey, sink into the training, build confidence, and enhance your skill as an Acupressure practitioner. You may, therefore, complete your Practitioner Training as a 6.5 immersion, or add on the 4.5 day Advanced Certificate for an 11 day intensive.
Advanced Practitioner 2020 Dates: March 28 – April 1st and November 29 – December 3
The course will begin March 28th/Nov 29 at 7pm with an opening circle, and ends at 6pm on April 1st/Dec 3.
Investment:
March Course: $820 + accommodation
November Course: $920 + accommodation
Master Certification
After completing the Practitioner Training, you can obtain your Master Certificate by taking the following in any order:
Advanced Training (see above)
Audit the Practitioner Training (Assist & Participate)
Group Mentorship or 1 Private Coaching Session
If you are interested in auditing the Practitioner Training, the cost is $820 + accommodation
Upcoming dates
Practitioner Training (or Master Certification Auditing):
22-28 March 2020 (early bird rate until 31 Jan 2020)
23-29 November 2020 (early bird rate until 3 Oct 2020)
Please note: Your arrival day is set aside for travel, check-in and familiarising yourself with the environment. The official course start is the Welcome Circle with Adria at 7pm.
Advanced Certification Training:
March 28 – April 1 2020
November 29 – December 3 2020 (early bird rate until 28 March 2020)
Cost & Payment
Practitioner Training
The Level 1 rates for the course incl. 3 meals/day, optional yoga classes and 6 nights accommodation.
March 2020:
Camping: AU$1500 – early bird rate: AU$1400
In twin share accommodation: AU$1650 – early bird rate: AU$1550
In a single room: AU$1780 – early bird rate: AU$1680
Without accommodation: AU$1200 – early bird rate: AU$1100
November 2020:
Camping: AU$1700 – early bird rate: AU$1600
In twin share accommodation: AU$1850 – early bird rate: AU$1750
In a single room: AU$1980 – early bird rate: AU$1880
Without accommodation: AU$1400 – early bird rate: AU$1300
Advanced Practitioner Certification
The Advanced Certification rates for the course incl. 3 meals/day, optional yoga classes and 4 nights accommodation.
March 2020:
Camping: AU$1120 – early bird rate: AU$1020
In twin share accommodation: AU$1240 – early bird rate: AU$1140
In a single room: AU$1340 – early bird rate: AU$1240
Without accommodation: AU$820 – early bird rate: AU$720
November 2020:
Camping: AU$1220 – early bird rate: AU$1120
In twin share accommodation: AU$1340 – early bird rate: AU$1240
In a single room: AU$1440 – early bird rate: AU$1340
Without accommodation: AU$920 – early bird rate: AU$820
Master Certification (Audit Practitioner Training)
The 2020 rates to audit the Practitioner Training (incl. 3 meals/day, optional yoga classes and 6 nights accommodation) are:
Camping: AU$1120
In twin share accommodation: AU$1300
In a single room: AU$1420
Without accommodation: AU$820
Before you book, please read our terms and conditions including our refund policy.
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Booking steps
1) Click button to select your preferred start date on our booking page
2) On the booking page, select your accommodation type
3) If you prefer to pay in several rates, please select “Paying in instalments” in the additional options (+ $50) and pay a 20% deposit + 4 instalments (monthly or fortnightly, as required to complete payment before arrival).
Level 1 Practitioner Training
Advanced Practitioner Certification
Master Certification (Auditing Practitioner Training)
Venue and Accommodation
Krishna Village is located on a beautiful organic farm in the scenic foothills of Mt. Warning, half way between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. Closest town is Murwillumbah, and the nearest airport Coolangatta (the Gold Coast airport).
We can host up to 85 people in a combination of rooms, dorms and camping spots. There are usually around 30 full time volunteers who work in our organic gardens and maintain the grounds, 15-20 retreat guests or Karma Yogis and up to 40 course participants on a variety of courses that may run parallel in our different teaching venues.
All rooms have shared amenities. The amenities blocks include showers, toilets and a coin operated laundry (byo laundry powder).
Common areas include the kitchen & campfire area (the heart of the Krishna Village), the reading room (with Internet hotspot) and the yoga hall where we gather for classes.
Single & double rooms in the ‘Lotus Pod’ House
The latest addition to the Krishna Village accommodation options is the Lotus Pod – a beautiful rustic Queenslander that has been fully renovated in 2018. Our newest yoga class room is on the first floor, while underneath we offer 7 retreat rooms with private verandahs. Each rooms is equipped with a double bed and available as single occupancy, or double occupancy for couples. Bedding is being provided. Shared toilet and shower facilities are on the same floor.
Single, twin share & double rooms in our refurbished shipping containers
The Krishna Village offers 3 double rooms (1 big bed), 4 twin share rooms (bunk bed) and 11 single rooms in former shipping containers. They have been renovated and turned into simple but comfortable accommodation, each with a beautiful wooden verandah, shared by 3 or 4 adjacent rooms. Bedding is being provided.
Campground
Set among beautiful mango and lychee trees in our eastern garden, our camp ground can host up to 20 tents and 5 camper vans. The area for the vans is equipped with electricity. The amenities block is only 50m away.
Delicious Vegetarian Food
The Krishna Farm has been producing organic veggies since the 1980s and has therefore fantastic conditions to grow excellent produce. We grow as much of our own food as we can, and otherwise buy locally wherever possible.
We provide 3 delicious vegetarian meals every day, with lunches taking place at the Krishna Village community kitchen, and breakfast and dinners – mostly Indian style – served at the prasadam hall, next to the temple.
All our food is prasadam – sacred food prepared in a consciousness of loving service. Like in other cultures, we offer our food before we eat to say Grace and thank the Divine for the sun, the rain, and all the visible and invisible blessings necessary to co-create a delicious meal. Feel free to sing along with us, or just listen and enjoy…
The Krishna Farm
Nestled in the foothills of Mount Warning, in the heart of the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, the Krishna Farm “New Govardhana” is a 1000 acre property with orchards, certified organic veggie gardens, cows, horses, streams and swimming holes in abundance.
New Govardhana serves as an ashram to a community of yogis who aspire to live according to their deepest vows and commitments on their path of service, spiritual contentment and happiness, Bhakti Yoga. Their service and dedication make this location a beautiful place of growth, healing and spiritual awakening. If you are interested, please come along and visit our beautiful Radha Govardhandhari temple.
Testimonials
“Adria works her magic”
“Adria is absolute unconditional love and support. I could never thank her enough for helping me through the most difficult time of my life. It’s so amazing to be shown the steps on finding the answers to all of life’s adversity right inside myself. It sounds maybe a tad cheesy, but it’s true, and to be shown this is such a massive gift. There is no where else you have to look, it’s right inside, and Adria works her magic and guides me there every session. As well, Adria’s acupressure helped relieve a huge amount of my chronic pain from a work related injury. When my friends and I talk about our sessions with Adria, we all agree that we are talking about the most precious jewel we’ve been lucky enough to find.”
– Krista Licorice Fern
“Intelligent, engaging presenter”
“Adria is an intelligent, engaging presenter who adapts beautifully to her audience. She teaches a balance of theory and practical applications that leaves me feeling empowered to adopt new techniques into my life. How exciting!”
– Sara Redman
“A new way to work with the energy body”
“Even if you are an experienced acupuncturist, kinesiologist, massage therapist, reflexologist you will get so much from this course – learning a new way to work with the energy body. Adria is such a wonderful teacher, kind, compassionate – walks her talk”
– Elaine Oliver
“Amazing content, amazing teacher”
“I loved everything about this course, it was delivered in a very effective way which allowed me to learn in great depth considering the length of the course… The content is amazing, the teacher is amazing, the learning of the self is amazing, all put together=amazing”
– Joanne
“Instrumental in empowering me to change my life for the better”
“I have been a client of Adria’s since late 2006. I started seeing her to assist with a succession of severe migraine attacks. These attacks coincided with starting a new job, which turned out to be a very unpleasant work environment. Using her many skills, including Acupressure, Therapeutic Massage, Counselling & Inner Guidance, Adria has helped me to identify and remedy the causes of my migraines, and assist me to find new avenues to heal myself.
With Adria’s guidance, I was able to manifest a career direction more suitable to my skill set. I now wake up everyday to a new challenge, confident that I have the ability to rise up and overcome the hurdles that I face in my life. Adria’s sensitivity and counselling skills made it easy to talk about any issues in my life, while in a relaxed and safe environment. She would always help me to find the answers within myself. This included guiding me to resources, such as books and DVDs, to further enhance me on my spiritual journey of life. Thank you Adria, your intuitive wisdom, guidance and positive energy have been instrumental in empowering me to change my life for the better.”
– Elena Vitale