Now Accepting Enrollments for a Limited Time
Self-Acupressure Therapist™
Teacher Training Certification
A 9-Month Training to become a
Certified Teacher of Self-Acupressure
with Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D.
Includes 20 LIVE Sessions & Peer Teaching Groups
Online Training Dates:
April 2026 – January 2027
‘Learn to give the gift of self-healing to others.’
Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D.
A SPECIAL INVITATION FROM MICHAEL
To Become an Self-Acupressure Teacher
I believe that the world needs more healing. That’s why I want to invite you to this training to learn how to teach Self-Acupressure, so people of all ages can be more self-sufficient.
If you love Acupressure and the idea of teaching the points and simple self-acupressure techniques to empower groups of people and individuals, I support you to take this special Teacher Training.
In today’s world, people are feeling so much stress, anxiety and overwhelm. Due to these mounting stresses, people have lost a connection with their core essence.
I want to give you guidance to successfully teach Self-Acupressure to counteract these tensions that so many people live with today.
By becoming a Self-Acupressure Therapist (SAT) you will have practical ways to guide people into taking care of themselves by getting in touch with their body.
You’ll experience teaching Self-Acupressure techniques within this training in a safe, secure way and receive feedback, useful teaching skills and methods to enhance your personal growth.
You’ll be able to teach Self-Acupressure in schools, clinics, health education departments, senior centers, colleges, corporations, recreation and educational centers.
Space is limited to 65 students. Scroll down and sign-up at the bottom of this page.
With encouragement, support, and healing wishes,
– Michael Gach
P.S. Since so many of my students have requested this teacher training, I believe it will be very popular and the 65 spots may fill up quickly.
P.P.S. This course is ideal for those who either have previous experience or who have already completed one of the following courses: Acupressure Self-Healing Routine, Acupressure Training Circle (part 1), or the Acupressure Mastery Program
What makes this course unique is the opportunity to apprentice with Michael Reed Gach, who has over 50 years of experience teaching Acupressure to many thousands of people. This 9-month training program will enable you to earn a Self-Acupressure Therapist Teacher Training Certificate.
What’s a Self-Acupressure Therapist?
As a certified Self-Acupressure Therapist (SAT) you’ll learn to teach complete sets of Acupressure points and point combinations for preventing and relieving specific common ailments.
Knowing how to apply Acupressure points on your own body fosters self-reliance that can also reduce the costs of healthcare.
Health professionals can refer their patients to take Self-Acupressure classes to apply preventive care daily, to themselves.
Self-Acupressure Therapy is useful for all ages, young and old. Classes on self-acupressure can be taught in elementary schools, senior centers, colleges, hospitals, clinics, and other adult communities.
Touch is therapeutic and has been proven to have great health benefits. However, using touch therapy can carry legal liabilities and boundary issues. Conscious touch on Acupressure points applied on one’s own body provides safety, assurance, and efficacy and thus has far less liability.
What Makes this Accessible & Unique?
- You can do self-acupressure anytime, anywhere.
- Once you learn it on yourself, you can share it with others.
- You are not reliant on an acupuncturist or acupressure practitioner. Instead of relying on others, you can use these self-healing methods on your own body.
What Makes Self-Acupressure Effective?
- The point locations, traditional indications and benefits are the same ancient points that have been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Self-Acupressure uses skillful body mechanics in applying the most effective intervention to one’s own body along with slow, deep breathing.
- Self-Acupressure can also integrate gentle stretching, range of motion, yoga postures, and positive affirmations. The pressure is applied gradually in a conscious, safe way.
Learning to Teach Self-Care in Groups
People need support and guidance for finding the points and for taking care of themselves. Certified Self-Acupressure Therapists (SATs) are trained how to provide this guidance in groups.
As as teacher, you’ll learn how best to hold the points and use good body mechanics to enable the points to release and balance the healing energy flow.
Self-Acupressure therapists have a vocabulary and presentation strategies for making it clear and easy to apply acupressure to your own body. A Self-Acupressure Therapist also know how to teach beginning students how to find points, breathe properly and use finger pressure most effectively.
The certified Self-Acupressure Therapist Teacher Training Program prepares you to present self-healing routines for all types of common ailments so that you can guide groups step-by-step.
Applications for Teaching Acupressure
Stress Relief Support
Health & Wellness
Movement Arts
Sports Performance
& Healing Injuries
Emotional Healing
& Trauma
Massage Therapists
Children & Teens
Elderly & Aging
Brain Health
Who Should Take This Teacher Training?
Anyone who wants to learn self-healing and is inspired to help others.
Reiki & Bodyworkers
Yoga Instructors
Massage Therapists
Counselors & Therapists
Healers & Teachers
Other Helping Professions
Self-Acupressure Therapist™
Teacher Training Curriculum
You’ll receive these 9-months of LIVE Online Teaching Sessions:
MONTH 1 – APRIL 2026
Introductory Self-Acupressure
for Stress Relief
In this month, you will learn:
- Relieving Shoulder Tension & Pain: In this session, you will learn how to teach the shoulder points. Most people will find these points useful. Shoulder and neck pain are common because of computer usage, poor posture, and stress.
- Releasing Neck Tension: Learn how to teach points and techniques for relieving chronic neck tension, a common complaint on most people.
- Relieving Headaches: In this session, you’ll explore how to teach Acupressure points and techniques for relieving tension headaches.
- Relieving Daily Stress (Sitting): Learn how to teach Acupressure points for relieving stress. Discover how to teach an integration of deep breathing with Acupressure point techniques for Immune boosting and wellness.
MONTH 2 – MAY 2026
Self-Acupressure for Pain Relief
In this month, you will learn:
- How to Relieve Lower Backaches & Sciatica: In this session, you’ll explore how to teach Acupressure techniques and points for relieving lower backaches and sciatica with your fingers, fists, tennis balls and how to make a back roller.
- How to Relieve Arthritis & Fibromyalgia: Discover the major arthritis anti-inflammatory points and a guided self-healing routine. Explore the nature of Endorphines, how to hold points steady and longer. In this session, you’ll learn how to present Fibromyalgia points for prevention and relief.
MONTH 3 – JUNE 2026
More Specific Types of Pains & Issues
In this month, you’ll learn:
- How to Relieve Chronic Fatigue: Discover lifestyle issues and how to use chronic fatigue acupressure points. We will also cover a wellness routine for preventing chronic fatigue.
- 8 Standing Breathing Wellness Exercises: Learn how to lead this effective set of Qigong breathing exercises to benefit your kidneys and to counteract chronic fatigue.
- How to Relieve Wrist, Hand & Foot Pain: Learn how to teach points that can relieve gout, carpal tunnel and plantar fasciitis. Taking a holistic perspective, you will also discover essential dietary considerations to prevent and relieve these conditions.
MONTH 4 – JULY 2026
Respiratory & Gastrointestinal Systems
In this month, you will learn:
The Respiratory System: Learn how to teach Acupressure points and techniques that relieve:
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- Colds, Flu, Sore Throats & Coughing
- Asthma, Difficult or Shallow Breathing
- Immune Boosting Wellness Points: Learn how to teach Acupressure tonic points:
- A daily practice in a sitting position
- Longevity body tonic points for the full body
- The Gastrointestinal System: Learn how teach Acupressure for relieving:
- Stomachaches, Cramps & Indigestion
- Constipation & Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
MONTH 5 – AUGUST 2026
Eye, Ears, Nose & Throat
In this month, you will learn:
- Tinnitus, Earaches, & Ringing in the Ears: This session presents how to use acupressure points to relieve the stress that can cause Tinnitus and ringing in the ears.
- Acu-Massage for Daily Wellness (Sitting): You’ll learn an Acupressure massage wellness routine that benefits the eyes and sinuses. This routine uses the Neck Press Roll, and the Acu-Ear Shen Men ear point.
- Thyroid Imbalances: Explore how to teach points that are easy for most people to reach, which balance the thyroid. Learn to teach the Neck Glide and Rotations that release many of these neck points.
MONTH 6 – SEPTEMBER 2026
Emotional Healing & Trauma
In this month, you will learn:
- Relieve Depression, Anxiety & Mood Swings: This session presents how to teach points and self-acupressure techniques that balance the emotions using slow, deep breathing.
- The Vital Daily Wellness Point Routine: Practice the best points to stimulate daily that you will learn about. These points are good for restlessness, tension, anxiety, worry, fear, fibromyalgia, menopausal imbalances, and chronic fatigue.
- Trauma, Panic Attacks & PTSD: Learn how to teach self-acupressure for relieving trauma and PTSD. You’ll discover how the body tends to store trauma and the most effective ways to release it and promote emotional healing.
MONTH 7 – OCTOBER 2026
Knee Pain and Leg Stiffness (Sitting)
In this month, you will learn:
- How to Teach the Points and Self-Healing Techniques for how to relieve knee pain.
- How to Relieve Stiffness, Shin Splits & Restless Leg Problems using the Acupressure & Stretching for Wellness Routine. Discover how to present basic leg stretches, points and techniques for the prevention and relief of these leg complaints.
MONTH 8 – NOVEMBER 2026
Mental & Physical Wellness
In this month, you will learn:
- Memory, Concentration & Mental Health Points: Discover how to teach self-acupressure techniques for improving your memory and concentration. These points are also good for headaches, addictions, racing thoughts, overwhelm, and forgetfulness.
- Relieving Dizziness, Dissociation & Instability: In this session, you’ll learn to teach people how to relieve dizziness, instability and points to be more grounded and present in your body..
MONTH 9 – DECEMBER 2026
Reproductive System, Sexuality & Longevity
In this month, you will learn:
- How Stress, Reproduction & Sexuality affect:
- Men’s Issues including Premature Ejaculation & Impotency
- Woman’s Issues including relieving menstrual cramps and menopausal imbalances
- You’ll learn how to teach Acupressure points that can re-balance the reproductive system for both men and women. This can include low sexual desire and blocked energy related to stress and trauma.
- Acupressure Rub for Wellness, Sexual Vitality & Longevity: In this session, you’ll learn a wellness routine that stimulates points for strengthening immunity, sexual vitality, and longevity.
MONTH 10 – JANUARY 2026
Concluding Integration Webinar
This session will cover the following:
- Review teaching methods
- Summary of the training
- Questions and answers
- Celebrate our Teacher Training
Self-Acupressure Therapist™
Final Evaluation and Demo for Certification
Each student teaches a 15-minute mini self-acupressure class by:
- Demonstrating in class
- Submitting a video to me
- Optional: 1-Hour Private Session & Consultation ($150 extra fee)
- Need more time: Students needing more one-on-one time over Zoom, will be required to pay an additional feeas needed to gain the skills to teach.
Here’s What You’ll Receive
1. LIVE 9-Month Online Teacher Training with Michael Gach:
20 group classes & breakout practice sessions
Met with Michael to learn how to teach Self-Acupressure for relieving common complaints and empower groups of people to work on themselves. Using the videos from the Acupressure Self-Healing Solution as a base, you’ll learn how to teach Self-Acupressure.
2. Full Videos & Transcripts in a Private Member Portal
All of the videos and written transcripts will be available in a private member portal for easy access. You can watch all course materials on your desktop computer, iPad, or mobile phone. You’ll be able to save them and own them forever.
3. How to Market your Classes & Workshops
Classes on self-acupressure can be taught in elementary schools, senior centers and adult communities, colleges, hospitals, and health clinics to teach classes for preventive health care.
4. How to price your Self-Acupressure teaching services
We’ll cover the factors that determine what to charge for your classes and give tools and support for promotion locally and online.
5. Self-Acupressure Therapist Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of the program, you will go through an evaluation to receive a digital and print Certificate of Completion that you can display in your home or office.
PLUS YOU’LL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BONUS
8 Acupressure Wellness Routines
Discover how to use your breath to relieve the stiffness that comes from sitting at a computer exessively, lack of exercise, and aging. These eight wellness video routines originate from the Acupressure Self-Healing Solution Program and include the following:
- Shoulder Pain or a Stiff Neck
- Releasing Leg Stiffness
- Back Blockages & Pain
- Stretching and Qigong Breathing
ABOUT MICHAEL GACH, PH.D.
Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D. is the author of eight books. He founded the Acupressure Institute in 1976 and directed it for 33 years. During this time, he taught over 100,000 people. After the school closed in 2008, he continued teaching online Acupressure Training Programs.
- Acupressure Mastery Certified Program covers 60 major points and 10 point formulas
- Acupressure Self-Healing Solution covers 50 self-care routines for over 100 ailments
- Acupressure Training Circle — An Ongoing Monthly Online Acupressure Certificate Program covering the 12 Meridians, 5 Elements, Qigong, Self-Treatment Routines, Assessment Skills and Acupressure Bodywork Techniques
Gach’s books, CDs & Instructional Videotapes have sold over a half-million copies bringing hands-on healing to thousands. Michael is the author of the best selling book Acupressure’s Potent Points (Bantam Books), Acu-Yoga, Bum Back Book, Greater Energy, Acupressure Pain Relief, Acupressure for Lovers, and Acupressure for Emotional Healing (Bantam Books)..
Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D., is an inspiring teacher who combines a warm, accessible teaching style with precise technical skill. Through his over fifty years of experience, his ground breaking self-treatment techniques have brought pain relief and healing to thousands
Self-Acupressure Therapist™
TEACHER TRAINING CertificatION
with Michael Reed Gach
1. LIVE 9-Month Online Teacher Training with Michael Gach: Online receive 20 group classes & breakout practice sessions [~40 Hours of training]
2. Full Videos & Transcripts in a Private Member Portal: Library of self-treatment routines for relieving common ailments.
3. Self-Acupressure Course Proposal: Learn how to create objectives and structure your course content to teach others
4. How to market and price your classes and workshops
5. Certificate of Completion as a Self-Acupressure Therapist™:
PLUS RECEIVE THESE BONUSES:
BONUS #1: 8 Acupressure Wellness Routines
BONUS #2: 42-page Index from the Self-Acupressure Solution Course
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Recommended: This course is ideal for those who either have previous experience or who have already completed one of the following courses: Acupressure Self-Healing Routine, Acupressure Training Circle (part 1), or the Acupressure Mastery Program
My Personal 100% Guarantee
I'm so confident that the certified Self-Acupressure Therapist™ Teacher Training is so valuable, containing over 50 hours of online LIVE training directly with me plus a group committed to learning and self-healing, that if, after attending the first session, you find it's not for you, contact me within 7 days for a full refund.
Micheal Reed Gach Ph.D.
PRAISE FOR MICHAEL REED GACH, PH.D.
Self-healing is a true blessing!
“I’m so very grateful for the positive changes in my well being! One of the best decisions I have ever made was to take courses from you! These past two plus years have been a huge blessing. Please know you inspire your students to have confidence to develop their intuition as well as provide an abundance of tools/protocols/meditations to do so. If I had a magic wand, you would be required education for everyone.”
Anna R from Missouri via Maine, USA
I now feel new freedom…
I did the sequences of Acupressure Points for tinnitus (ringing in the ears) from the online Acupressure Self-Care Solution video. As I was resting, after 5 minutes of deep relaxing, I entered an expansive Zen state of consciousness. I now feel a new freedom behind my ears. Many thanks for relieving over 40 years of pain and discomfort.
Francois L. from Canada, Quebec, Gatineau.
“Thanks for this awesome, easy, inspiring and very interesting online course. I have got many benefits of this course in my practical life and as an anesthetist. One of my colleagues had a patient in recovery room, not fully conscious, not communicating and had a shallow breath. The doctor tried to arouse the patient with medicines and mechanical stimulation with no response. They called me to help, and I got the chance to use Acupressure as you taught me. I held the central facial point on the gums. All my colleagues and staff nurses were astonished from the rapid, prompt response of the patient. I’ll never forget this case. What happened is like magic. Within one minute the patient became fully conscious and communicated well with normal breathing. From the bottom of my heart, thanks for your empowering online course.”
Dr. Mohamed F. E. from Egypt
“The delivery within your online video course is so healing in itself. I appreciate your teachings to help us become more in tune with ourselves and with others in our healing practices. To be completely honest, this video touched me so much, that you brought tears of inspiration into my eyes. I love what I am learning. This is taking my massage practice and my personal life to a whole new level. As I was on the road, thinking of how to keep your teachings in my life forever, two bald eagles circled in my sight as I exited the freeway towards my hometown.“
Angela R., MT
“I am very grateful for all the help you’ve given me in the Acupressure Self-Care course and in the ongoing Acupressure Training Circle. Through your help my life has improved considerably. I no longer need to take pain killers nor even apply pain killing creams for my Arthritis. My lower back pain is a thing of the past and my digestion is much improved.“
John F., East Sussex, UK
“In 2013 I was diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome (causes dry eye disease and fibromyalgia), arthritis, degenerative disc disease in my neck, among other ailments. In these months while taking your course I have had very little pain, If any at all and have learned to manage whatever is going on with me naturally. I’m sticking with you Micheal for the long haul. You and your Staff have helped me more than you know. You’re a true Blessing and I thank you with all of my heart!“
Kathy Prior
“In all the years I have been in the holistic health field, and receiving your wonderful, highly information emails… I can honestly say you are a man of integrity and a true human who knows the true meaning of helping others.“
Gina D.E., Health Practitioner
“Michael, you’re an amazing teacher, very inspiring. I still feel the energy-vibrations-love from your online videos and it’s been over a year since our course.“
Ulrike Armstrong
“I have incorporated Acupressure into the work that I was already doing and there is such a flow of healing for my clients. I have been so inspired by this course and your amazing energy!“
Debbie Thrasher
“You’re one of the most amazing persons that I’ve ever had the privilege to study with. You’re a man that has such a beautiful spirit. I love your passion and humor in your approach to working with others. I never walk away from the times I spend with you via the internet without a smile in my heart. I so look forward to following you in the online classes to come.“
Gloria Vaughn
“I have been your avid fan for more than a decade now, and still counting. I have used your Acupressure tips and have saved a lot of money by using the tips to heal myself, my family and my grandchildren and many friends and neighbors as well. Please continue sharing your expertise with us.“
Ana B.F., Caloocan City, Philippines
“Your teaching methods are excellent. Each video goes deeper and puts everything into perspective. I just feel like you give everything you have into teaching us such valuable healing information and techniques. Wow I have just learned so much. The teachings from this online course is becoming a new healthy way of life.“
Jenny Wiberley
“I am a muscle conditioning trainer for 70-90 year olds. I have incorporated all that I have learned from you in my classes by showing them different Acupressure points. They love the fact that just by pressing and holding a point themselves can help them to destress and be happy!“
Sue TH, from MA, MT
“Very informative – I am interested in teaching self-acupressure and this gave me a good foundation in clear and accessible words and demonstrations.“
Jeanne M.N, El Cerrito, CA
“This online Acupressure course was a wonderful experience; it was so easy to follow, as you demonstrated, the language was easy to follow. I’m feeling sad that the course is over now; it was interesting and I was looking forward to your webinar every month. All the points I tried on others got good results. One patient said “Oh it’s a miracle.” This gave me such satisfaction; what I learned was so worthwhile.“
Neeta S., from India
“I totally love Acupressure, you made it so easy to follow! I have used it on my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with amazing results. I have recommended your course to family and friends. I think everyone should know how to do acupressure! Thank you so much for a great learning experience.“
Lynda Deacon, Australia
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the prerequisites for the certification?
In order to get the most out of the training, we recommend that you come in with previous related experience or that you complete at least one of the following courses: Acupressure Self-Healing Routine, Acupressure Training Circle (part 1), or the Acupressure Mastery Program
When are the LIVE trainings?
The Zoom meetings are scheduled for the following times:
- Classes will be held on Thursday at 11 AM PDT, 2 PM EDT; 8PM Central European Time.
- Calls will last around 2 hours with a teachings, a question & answer session, and breakout groups
- All Zoom calls are online and you will be able to access with a link.
- Some Zoom meetings may be moved due to holidays or personal circumstances and you will be notified in advance.
- All Zoom meetings are recorded. The recorded sessions will be placed in your member area within 48 hours.
- A full schedule will be published in advance and you will be invited to a private Google calendar.
What if I miss a class, will there be a recording?
Yes all calls will be recorded and placed in your membership area within 48 hours of the session.
How is this different from other training programs?
This is the first time Michael has ever offered this program and when you complete it you will become a certified Self-Acupressure Therapist™. It contains over 40+ hours of teaching directly with Michael on live calls, the most intimate and extensive program ever offered.
This program gives you the training to show points on yourself and to teach others to do self-acupressure for themselves. It is not a certification to work on others with touch.
How many students are allowed into the program?
We are limiting enrollment to just 65 students for this training to keep it intimate and to allow for live interaction with the community.
What can I do once I am a certified Self-Acupressure Therapist™?
You can take the teachings and share them with others in classrooms, private client settings, therapeutic and health-care settings, community centers, and more.
How can I prepare for the start of the program?
We recommend that to prepare for the course you go through at least one of Michael’s other trainings:
- Acupressure Self-Healing Routine,
- Acupressure Training Circle (part 1), or
- The Acupressure Mastery Program
What is the commitment of work for the program?
Each student can go at their own pace and the time spent will vary depending on your previous knowledge and capacity.
Each month we will have two calls of about 2 hours each. Ideally, you will attend these Live or you can watch the replay.
In addition to the live calls we recommend a daily Self-Acupressure practice of between 10 and 20 minutes where you focus on learning the points on your body.
The Certification is designed to give you extensive self-experience to be a practitioner and teacher of the knowledge. It is designed to be done alongside other work or family obligations. We understand many participants will have a busy schedule. As with any program of this nature, however, you will get out of it what you put into it.
Will I receive a certificate at the end of the program?
Yes. After you complete the training and evaluation, you will become a certified Self-Acupressure Therapist™.
What is required to receive certification?
At the conclusion of the 9-month training, you will have to submit an evaluation and demo consisting of:
- Either a LIVE demonstration in class over Zoom or by submitting a video
- Optional: 1-Hour Private Session Consultation with Michael ($150 extra fee)
Are there scholarships available?
We have an extremely limited number of partial scholarships for students who have severe financial need. If you are interested in applying for one of the limited scholarships, please email us at support@acupressure.com.
Medical Disclaimer
This training course contains references about Acupressure for releasing stress and for health maintenance, and is not a substitute for medical treatments, advice, or care. If you have a medical condition, ailment, symptom, or disease, please obtain medical advice before you use Acupressure techniques or exercise instructions.
The Acupressure and health information in this program is provided without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Please do not take this information or its instructions as an alternative to medical advice, treatment or care from a medical doctor.
For any medical condition, please consult your doctor. If you have a condition that might be a medical problem, you should seek medical attention. Please do not discontinue medical treatment because of any information contained in this program.
Acupressure is a complementary therapy for obtaining good health, and not a substitute for medical advice, treatment, or medical care.
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