The purpose of SIEAM's Asian Medical Bodywork Certificate program is to cultivate skilled practitioners who are able to integrate EAM theory and treatment approaches in providing safe, effective and patient-centered care. SIEAM's Asian Medical Bodywork Certificate is an immersive, one-year program that prepares students to become confident, skilled practitioners of East Asian medical massage and bodywork. Rooted in the principles of East Asian Medicine (EAM), the program blends traditional healing arts with essential biomedical knowledge, giving graduates the ability to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care in today's diverse healthcare environments. Over the course of three academic terms, students engage in a dynamic mix of classroom learning, hands-on training, and supervised clinical practice. Students study East Asian medical theory alongside courses in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and kinesiology to ensure a strong biomedical foundation. At the same time, they gain direct experience with bodywork modalities such as Tui Na and Shiatsu, as well as adjunctive techniques and therapeutic Qi Gong practices that support both practitioner vitality and patient healing. Small class sizes and close mentorship foster a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, collaborate with peers, and refine their skills in real-world settings. The program culminates in supervised clinic rotations, to integrate knowledge of East Asian medicine and biomedicine in direct patient care. Students will gain the confidence to address both internal medicine and orthopedic conditions, and to collaborate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare providers.
Financial information
Total tuition
$20,250.00
Total required fees
$0.00
Books and supplies
$500.00
Locations
Seattle
Instructional methods
In-person Primary Location, In-Person Variable Sites
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Additional details
Award name
Certificate in Asian Medical Bodywork
Education Prerequisites
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
N/A
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
Certification/license test preparation provided
Preparation for licensure in WA State (regulations) and overview of national board exams.
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.