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2010- 2011 Catalog
Ancestral
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Mission
potent threads of knowledge that
have been passed down from those
teachers who came before us.
Table of Contents
North American Tang Shou Tao Association
Philosophies and Educational Objectives Attendance Policy
Satisfactory Performance
8-9 School History Grading System
Probation
Historical perspective Dismissal
Withdrawal
10-11 Education Programs in Chinese Leave of Absence
Bodywork and Internal Arts Readmission
Program for Jin Shou Tuina & Traditional Chinese Medicine Rescheduling and Retaking an Exam
Program for Internal Arts Graduation Requirements
Facility Award of Certificates
Standards
Program Schedule and School Calendar 28-29 Student Services and Policies
Sequence of Classes Student Advising
Clinical Training Library
Housing
12-13 Curriculum Administrative and Faculty Office Hours
600 Hour Program Overview and Full Curriculum Transcripts
Certification Examinations
14-19 Course Descriptions Placement Assistance
Student Conduct
Student Dress and Personal Hygiene
20-21 Admissions Problem Solving and Grievances
Personal Qualities Student Records
Requirements Student Right to Know Act
Admissions Process
Application, Registration and Orientation 30-31 Faculty and Administration
English Language Competence
Transfer Credit for Previous Training 32 Officers and Governing Board 3
Course Challenge Policy
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philosophy of education and sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, Jin Shou Tuina is a family-style tuina
veteran status, ancestry, or national or system that is the primary heirloom of
training that integrates the ethnic origin in the administration of its the Associations medical archives. The
educational policies, admissions policies, Associations focus on research, preserva-
traditional Chinese approach employment policies, student financial tion, and dissemination of these arts en-
assistance programs, and other AMTS sures their viability for future generations.
with modern requirements administered programs and activities.
for certification. Ancestral Mountain Tuina School
encourages the instructors and practi-
North American Tang tioners of Jin Shou Tuina to actively
Shou Tao Association participate in the efforts to preserve,
Ancestral Mountain Tuina School faculty research and disseminate this family
and students are members of the North lineage bodywork in the traditional
American Tang Shou Tao Association, a manner in which it has been passed down
national organization dedicated to the through generations. Jin Shou Tuina
preservation, research, and dissemination is a registered trademark of the North
of the traditional Chinese martial and American Tang Shou Tao Association.
medical arts. AMTS receives, primarily
through founder Jason Redinbo, much More information on Jin Shou Tuina
of its internal arts and traditional Chinese can be found at www.natsta.org.
medicine material from the Association.
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Philosophy
practices, and master and senior practi- health care services using medical
well-being.
tioner experience. and physical modalities rooted in
Traditional Chinese Medicine and
It is our position that Jin Shou Tuina as a
Traditionally, Jin Shou Tuina has been Jin Shou Tuina.
system and as a course of study unveils
taught through the method of apprentice- 3. Promote awareness about methods,
these benefits and insights and makes
ship. Students do clinical work directly techniques, and models that help
available a method for providing health
under preceptor tutelage until they grasp cultivate and maintain personal health
care at a grassroots level. Our school
the essentials of the knowledge and and well-being.
strives to support our mission and philos-
skills. Although this method is preferred,
ophy by offering a unique and broad 4. Preserve, research, and disseminate
modern standards for education require
perspective of the human condition and Chinese healing modalities in a manner
a more academic model.
by teaching the methods and skills of that honors and maintains the potent
Jin Shou Tuina. In doing so, we preserve threads of knowledge that have been
The goal of Ancestral Mountain Tuina
and propagate our family lineage and passed down from those teachers and
School is to make Jin Shou Tuina state
promote availability to effective, afford- practitioners who came before us.
certification available, while at the same
able health care. 5. Impart the unique perspectives,
time maintaining the valuable approach
and intimacy of apprenticeship. This understandings, techniques, skills and
is accomplished by integrating hands- therapies of our family lineage, while
on learning with academic lecture. We training students to interface with
have found this educational method to the modern world and expand the
be successful beyond contemporary availability of these arts to the public.
standards.
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The Ancestral Mountain Ancestral Mountain Tuina School is a location, designed to accommodate the
contemporary manifestation of centuries needs of the clinic, the martial arts pro-
Tuina School was formed of study and development in the healing gram and classes in Chinese medicine. In
modalities of Chinese Medicine and in a 2006, the facility had its grand opening
out of the desire to pass on family-style of tuina and medical perspec- and the community gained an alternative
tive that has been an heirloom tradition health care facility.
a unique and effective family- for generations.
In 2007, a non-profit corporation named
style of Chinese Medicine,
School History
The founder of AMTS, Jason Redinbo, the Blue Ridge Center for Chinese Medicine
has studied these medical and internal arts was established to facilitate accessibility to
as well as to serve the rural since 1990 as a member of the North Traditional Chinese Medicine within rural
communities of Southwest American Tang Shou Tao Association and Appalachia. From the success of these en-
as a formal apprentice under his mentor deavors, and in following the path set forth
Virginia. and Association founder, Vincent Black. by Vincent Black, it was decided that to
In keeping with tradition, the founder of preserve and promote these family medical
AMTS has devoted his time, energy, and arts in the modern era, a school must be
resources to establish a center for Chinese established in which the teaching style
medicine in the rural, mountain commu- continues to evolve to bring together the
nity of Floyd, Virginia. This allows the value of preceptorship with that of profes-
North American Tang Shou Tao Associa- sional licensure. The Ancestral Mountain
tion Jin Shou Tuina to continue to de- Tuina School was subsequently developed.
velop and flourish through a family-style
of teaching.
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We offer programs in Program for Jin Shou Opportunities for part-time students to
Tuina and Traditional enroll in the Traditional Chinese Medical
Jin Shou Tuina, traditional Chinese Medicine Theory and/or Anatomy and Physiology
portions of the certificate program are
Chinese medical theory We offer instruction in Jin Shou Tuina, described on pages 15, 16, and 20.
Education Programs
Education Programs
Therapy and Bodywork (NCBTMB),
custom designed building includes Commission on Massage Therapy 2010-2011 Calendar
multiple treatment rooms, an herbal Accreditation (COMTA), and North Orientation Sept. 20, 2010
apothecary, a fully equipped kitchen and American Tang Shou Tao Association. Classes Begin Sept. 21, 2010
an internal martial arts timber framed
Thanksgiving Break Nov. 20-28, 2010
training room with a clear span of thirty Certification by the State Council of
feet by forty-eight feet. Winter Break Dec. 24 -Jan. 16, 2011
Higher Education for Virginia indicates
Spring Break April 16 -24, 2011
that all eligibility qualifications have
Built to the highest standards of crafts- been met to operate as a Career and Summer Break June 11-19, 2011
manship with an Asian architectural Technical school. NATSTA Conference July 30 -Aug.14, 2011
influence, its environmentally appropriate Program Finishes Sept. 13, 2011
design and materials create a healthy and AMTS is dedicated to exceeding standards
earth friendly facility. Gardens surround- and offering students the information and
ing the structure incorporate native species, guidance necessary to become professional
Sequence of Classes
ornamentals, and gardens for the produc- tuina therapists. The effectiveness and suc- Courses are taken in the sequence offered.
tion of medicinal Chinese herbs. cess of the program is regularly evaluated Since subject areas are taught in parallel,
using educational and quality standards an effort is made toward coordinating
Though accessible to major highways, applied to such aspects as instructional instruction in the different courses as
the school is located off the beaten path in planning, curriculum, teaching facilities, they apply to specific aspects of the body
an area of spectacular beauty. Meditation administration, and safety. and Jin Shou Tuina. Part-time students
areas, walking trails, quiet vistas, and out- take their classes with the certificate
door practice areas inspire practitioners, program students.
clients, students, and visitors to stay, Program Schedule
learn, and enjoy.
The Jin Shou Tuina certification program Clinical Training
operates on a twelve month calendar,
Standards with scheduled breaks for holidays and All clinical training is done on school
balance. Classes generally meet from premises with certified Jin Shou Tuina
AMTS provides a training program in 9:00AM to 5:00PM Tuesdays and Thurs- practitioners. Students are required to
Jin Shou Tuina and Traditional Chinese days. Some classes will be scheduled at attend all scheduled clinical training hours.
Medicine based on the strengths and other times, including nights and week-
knowledge of the apprenticeship model ends as needed, and with due notice to
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Curriculum
Effective Points Personal Hygiene Practitioner of Jin Shou Tuina will
Theory (15 hours): D. Hand Techniques be present at all times.
A. Twelve Primary Meridians E. Full Body Tuina Protocols
B. Eight Extraordinary Vessels Practice Integration
C. Tendinomuscular Channels II. Supervised Classroom 70 hours
D. Effective Points Practice of Techniques I. Internal Arts Training 30 hours
Xingyi Quan, Bagua Zhang,
Meridian Qigong (28 hours)
III. Clinically Oriented 30 hours Taiji Quan, and Meridian
Applications Qigong are essential and
VI. General Evaluation 5 hours
A. Clinical Presentation foundational parts of Jin Shou
Techniques
B. Commonly Seen Issues Tuina. Students are expected
A. Observation
C. Planning a Therapeutic Session to participate in one or more
B. Listening/Smell weekly internal arts classes concur-
D. Application of Techniques
C. Asking rently with the Jin Shou Tuina
D. Palpating program, and to practice on
IV. Practitioner 40 hours
Self-Awareness a daily basis outside of classes.
VII. Western/Eastern 40 hours
Theory (10 hours):
Etiology and Pathology II. First Aid, CPR 6 hours
A. Etiology A. Personal Health
B. Patterns of Imbalance Practices and Bodywork
B. Cultural Influences/ III. Ethics 6 hours
C. Survey of Common
Western Pathologies Body Language
C. Professionalism/ IV. Business and Legal 4 hours
Communication Considerations
D. Effects of Physical, Mental,
and Emotional Stressors V. Craniosacral Therapy 24 hours
E. Stress Reduction Techniques and Chinese Medicine
Practitioner Strengthening 13
and Physical Fitness (30 hours)
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Course Descriptions
time students by taking the 100 hour
anatomy and physiology terminology Students will demonstrate the ability
Human Anatomy and Physiology class
that applies to bodywork. to identify, locate and palpate the
(which does not include Kinesiology)
major muscles, tendons and ligaments
and, optionally, by taking the separate
Students will demonstrate the ability to of the body.
Physical Practices for Health class which
properly name and pronounce Western
includes Kinesiology.
anatomy and physiology terms as they Major Physiological
apply to the body. Students will use these Systems of the Body
terms throughout the program and in This course will investigate the major
professional clinical settings. physiological systems of the body,
including: Integumentary, Digestive,
Osteology Neurological, Respiratory, Cardiovascular,
This course covers various aspects of the Lymphatic/Immune system, Urinary,
bones, bony structures and functional Reproductive and Endocrine.
groups of bones of the body with a focus
on relationship to bodywork. Students will demonstrate knowledge of
the major systems of the body, including
Students will demonstrate the ability to individual components and collective
identify, locate and palpate the bones, physiological functions and effects.
bony structures and functional groups
of bones of the body. Kinesiology: Understanding
Movement through Internal Arts
This course will actively demonstrate
and expose students to the internal arts
exercises and concepts of proper move-
ment of the body in parts and as a whole.
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Jin Shou Tuina Discipline, Full-Body Tuina Protocols dealing with emergencies. Students will
Technique and Practice This course teaches the full-body tuina also be able to demonstrate ability to
protocols of Jin Shou Tuina. plan a therapeutic approach and follow
Jin Shou Tuina Principles of Application it through to completion with proper
This course discusses the general princi- Students will be able to demonstrate the record keeping, including HIPPA
ples of bodywork including principles of proper application of each full-body proto- compliance and follow up.
Course Descriptions
application, cautions and contraindica- col and be able to describe the difference
tions, sanitation and personal hygiene, between a protocol and applying tuina Practitioner Self-Awareness
and use of appropriate equipment. based on client evaluation. Self-awareness is an important aspect of
clinical bodywork. How a practitioner
Students will show the ability to identify Supervised Classroom presents him/herself directly affects the
and apply the knowledge and skills that Practice of Techniques client. This course raises awareness to
promote safety and sanitation appropriate This course involves the direct supervision physical, verbal, non-verbal and cultural
to manual therapy and bodywork. of students in the hands-on application of factors that often affect practitioner-client
hand techniques and full body protocols. relationships. Practitioner physical fitness
Hand Techniques is also an important aspect of bodywork
This course teaches the primary hand Students will demonstrate competency in order to maintain a practice and avoid
techniques of Jin Shou Tuina. Hand in Jin Shou Tuina techniques and skills. injury. Internal martial arts exercises
technique limitations, cautions and will be used to promote practitioner
contraindications will also be learned Clinically Oriented Applications physical fitness.
and identified. This course discusses the aspects of
a clinical setting. Scope of practice, Students will demonstrate an understand-
The student will be able to demonstrate client intake/outtake, room preparation, ing of the levels of communication in-
the proper application of each hand professionalism, conduct and emergency volved in bodywork and physical exercises
technique and discern which techniques situations are all discussed. Planning that promote health for practitioner
will be most appropriate for any given a therapeutic session from start to and client.
scenario. finish, record keeping and follow up
are also taught.
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Clinical Application These exercises will help the student Business & Legal Considerations
develop whole body strength, fitness, This course will provide descriptions,
Supervised Clinical Practice balance and stress reduction that is models and insights for starting, develop-
Students are given the opportunity to appropriate to Jin Shou Tuina. ing and managing an individual or group
apply Chinese medical principles and Jin tuina practice. It will also address the cur-
Shou Tuina techniques in a supervised First Aid, CPR rent licensing and legal considerations for
Course Descriptions
clinical setting. A professional environ- This course will cover all the requirements the professional standard and continuing
ment will be maintained and a certified of certification in CPR and AED for education hours.
practitioner of Jin Shou Tuina will be adult, child and infant following the
present at all times. American Red Cross and The American Students will be able to develop proposed
Heart Association guidelines. models for tuina practices that meet the
Students will gain experience and current professional standards.
perspective applying their knowledge in Students will learn the fundamentals of
a clinic setting. Students will also be Basic Life Support and the cognitive skills Craniosacral Therapy
required to log at least 50 tuina sessions needed to administer CPR and First Aid and Chinese Medicine
over the course of the program. in case of an emergency. Upon comple- This course explores the techniques
tion, students will be certified in CPR of Craniosacral Therapy as an adjunct
Practice Integration and the use of an AED. therapy to Jin Shou Tuina and explains
the correlations with Chinese medicine
Internal Arts Training Ethics and Qigong.
Xingyi Quan, Bagua Zhang, Taiji Quan, This course covers professional and social
and Meridian Qigong are essential and ethics as they apply to bodywork and Students will be able to perform basic
foundational parts of Jin Shou Tuina and practitioner-client relationships. Students Craniosacral techniques as adjunctive
the NATSTA family-lineage Chinese will be able to define terms and conduct therapy for Jin Shou Tuina. Students will
medicine system. Students are expected themselves in ways that reflect ethical also be able to demonstrate a knowledge
to participate in one of more weekly professional behavior. of the shared characteristics involved
internal arts classes concurrently with in Craniosacral Therapy, Chinese
the Jin Shou Tuina program, and to Students will be able to demonstrate the medicine, and Qigong.
practice on a daily basis outside of appropriate responses and actions to vari-
classes. Determining which arts are ous possible practitioner-client situations.
most appropriate for each student will
be determined in consultation with
AMTS faculty.
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Personal Qualities Requirements outlining your intentions and
demonstrating your understanding
The school seeks students who have: 1. Applicants must have completed a of the commitment of time and
1. A strong desire to study and practice high school education or the equivalent. resources needed to succeed as a
Traditional Chinese Medicine and 2. Be 18 years of age at the time of student of Jin Shou Tuina.
tuina as a means of service to others enrollment. Upon review of a completed application,
and as a method of self-awareness and 3. Possess the physical, mental, and AMTS will notify applicants in writing
development. personal characteristics required to of acceptance into the program by
2. The passion and commitment to learn and perform Jin Shou Tuina. Saturday, July 31, 2010.
persevere through demanding study
Admissions
Registration must be completed by the ori- the school and review by the AMTS care professional, may get credit for course
entation session, Monday, September 20, Academic Officer in order to be ac- work on a case by case basis using the
2010. Registration includes the signing of cepted. following Course Challenge guidelines:
a student agreement delineating student 3. Transfer credit for other coursework 1. To undertake a Course Challenge,
and AMTS obligations. will be evaluated on a case by case basis. a student must:
4. To receive transfer credit, a student
a. Meet with the Academic Officer
Orientation includes staff introductions, must have the equivalent of B or better
to determine the advisability of
review of school policies and procedures, performance in the course at the previ-
challenging the course;
facility tour, finalizing documentation ous institution.
and financial matters, and distribution 5. At the discretion of AMTS, a student b. If approved, pay a $100
Admissions
of program materials. All students, full- may be examined in the coursework by administrative fee; and
time and part-time, are required to attend. an AMTS instructor in order to receive c. Be examined on the content of the
credit for the course. course, which may include comple-
6. A student who receives transfer credit tion of projects, oral and written
English Language for a course will be required to take the exams, clinic observation and other
Competence course in AMTS, unless waived by the tests and measurements at the
English language competence is required Academic Dean, in order to broaden discretion of AMTS.
of all students seeking admission to his/her base of knowledge. The course 2. If these examinations are completed to
AMTS programs. will not be graded unless the student re- the satisfaction of the instructor, meet
quests otherwise by the first day of class with the Academic Officer to validate
in the course. the challenge, thereby receiving credit
Transfer Credit for 7. An administrative fee of $30 will be for the course.
Previous Training charged for each course for which
3. A student who receives Course Chal-
transfer credit is requested.
Transfer credit will be considered on a lenge credit will be required to take the
8. The quarterly tuition for the period in
case-by-case basis using the following course in AMTS, unless waived by the
which the course begins will be reduced
guidelines: Academic Dean, in order to broaden
at the Tuition Reduction rate for the
1. Persons seeking transfer credit for tuina his/her base of knowledge. The course
number of Hours credit the course pro-
courses are asked to send transcripts will not be graded unless the student
vides. See Tuition and Fees on page 22.
from North American Tang Shou Tao requests otherwise by the first day of
Association Jin Shou Tuina training pro- class in the course.
grams. No credit will be given for body- Course Challenge Policy 4. The quarterly tuition for the period in
work training outside these programs. Students admitted to AMTS who believe which the course begins will be reduced
2. Transfer credit for traditional Chinese they possess competency in coursework at the Tuition Reduction rate for the
medicine courses and Western anatomy required for graduation, for instance a number of credit hours the course pro-
and physiology courses require a licensed acupuncturist or other health vides. See Tuition and Fees on page 22.
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This section describes The Board of Directors sets tuition and the third week of a Quarter may be
fees annually. Tuition and fees will not cause for administrative action. Alternate
the financial policies of the change during the academic year, and are payment schedules can be arranged on
as follows for 2010-11: a case by case basis.
Ancestral Mountain Tuina
Jin Shou Tuina
Schooltuition, fees, refund Certificate Program* $7,900 Fees
Financial Policies
Financial Policies
first 18 days of the First Quarter, that Download the scholarship application at
Current exam fee $225 percentage is 20%. www.brccm.org or contact the adminis-
Official Score Report Request $15 tration office at 540.651.2682. Deadline
b. There will be no reduction in tuition
for applications is Thursday, July 1, 2010,
for Transfer Credit and Course
and thereafter until AMTS scholarship re-
Refund Policy Challenge Credit, nor will any
sources are exhausted. An application for
Scholarship awards be applied, in
1. Written notice of withdrawal must be admission has no bearing on an applica-
the Quarter in which the Withdrawal
submitted to AMTS either in person or tion for aid, and vice versa.
Date occurs.
by certified mail. Withdrawal Date for
c. If the total tuition for which the Students are strongly urged to explore
refund computation purposes is the
student is responsible is less than the all areas of financial assistance, including
arrival date of the written Withdrawal
amount that has already been paid, Federal, state, local, and private scholar-
notice or the date a student is Dismissed
the student is entitled to a full refund ship and loan programs.
from the progam. See Dismissal and
of the excess amount paid; otherwise,
Withdrawal policies on page 27.
the balance is due and payable.
2. Any tuition amount paid to AMTS
4. Only tuition will be refunded. Fees and
will be refunded in full if the applicant:
other expenses paid are not refundable.
is not accepted for enrollment, chooses
not to enroll, cancels enrollment within 5. Amounts paid by the student will
three business days after signing the be applied first to fees and other
enrollment agreement, or withdraws expenses, and then to tuition.
before the first day of classes. 6. AMTS is required to refund any
3. Withdrawal after a Quarter has begun amount owed the student within 45
will result in refund of payment for the days after the student's Withdrawal
Quarter according to the following rules: Date.
7. Program services beyond the
Withdrawal Date are automatically
cancelled.
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Academic Policies
upon return to school. Missed work is
2. Missing two classes, unexcused, will to be completed within a week of the
grading, examinations, require a conference with the instructor reassignment date and will be graded.
graduation and certification. to determine if make-up work is
required, such as a tutorial ($25 per
hour) or homework assignments.
Satisfactory Performance
3. Missing three or more classes, unex- To be in good standing in the school,
cused, will result in the student being a student must demonstrate a mature,
dropped from the course without responsible attitude toward studies, staff,
credit, and given consideration for faculty and other students; maintain at
dismissal from the program. least a C grade point average; fulfill
4. Missing seven (7) consecutive days of financial agreements in a timely manner;
classes, unexcused, will result in the adhere to the attendance policy; and
students AMTS enrollment being demonstrate respect for school property
terminated. and reputation.
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Grading System Passing Grades: Non-Passing Grade:
Students who satisfactorily complete U Less than adequate performance or not
Students academic progress will be the work in a subject receive one of the completed. This grade also signifies
recorded using quizzes, tests, and evalua- following grades: that the student must do further work
tions of laboratory and clinical work. All in the subject to receive credit. (Has
A Exceptionally good performance
written work will be graded. Practicum value of 0.0 in the Cumulative Grade
demonstrating a superior understand-
and clinical grades will be determined in
Academic Policies
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Academic Dean and instructors, can place record will be the date the student last tutorial time and time to construct a new
the student on probation for a period attended classes. See also Refund Policy test. The exam must be retaken within
not to exceed six months. on page 25. two weeks of the date the student was
informed of his/her original exam result.
This may result in extra expense if the stu-
dent requires tutorials and/or retaking part Leave of Absence
of a course in order to achieve a passing Requests for a Leave of Absence should be
Graduation Requirements
grade. If satisfactory improvement is not submitted in writing to the AMTS Aminis- In order to graduate from the certificate
shown during the probationary period, as trative Officer and will be evaluated and program, a student must have passed all
determined by the Academic Dean, the granted on a case by case basis. courses and the comprehensive examina-
Dean of Students, and instructors, and in tions with a grade of C or better, met all
regular consultation with the student, the clinical requirements, paid the tuition
student may be asked to withdraw. If satis- Readmission and fees according to the enrollment
factory improvement is made during the A student can apply for readmission after a agreement, returned all library materials
probationary period, the probation will leave of absence or dismissal. To be consid- and complied with all the rules and
be removed. ered, the student must interview with the regulations of the school.
AMTS Administrative Officer to evaluate
Dismissal his/her eligibility. Upon approval, the stu-
dent may reapply and complete the AMTS
Award of Certificate
Behavior as outlined below, though not standard admissions process. After all requirements for graduation in
limited to these criteria, will be cause for the Jin Shou Tuina program have been
dismissal: completed, the Ancestral Mountain Tuina
1. Failure to maintain satisfactory
Rescheduling an Exam School awards the student a Certificate as
academic performance If a student fails to attend class on the a Practitioner of Jin Shou Tuina.
2. Unsatisfactory attendance day an examination is scheduled, he/she
will need to reschedule the exam with It is the students responsibility to
3. Behavior that is unprofessional, disrup- determine whether the credits or
the instructor. With prior arrangement,
tive or harmful to fellow students, fac- certificate awarded from AMTS will
staff can proctor the examination in the
ulty, staff, school property or reputation transfer to other institutions or meet
office. Missed exams must be taken within
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AMTS is fully committed Student Advising The administration office will be open
during school hours. Additional commu-
to providing students with The AMTS Administrative Officer advises nication is available via telephone or email.
on financial, administrative and admis-
a fulfilling educational, sions-related matters. The Academic Dean,
Dean of Students, and instructors advise Transcripts
community, and personal on academic matters. The Student Coun- Transcripts for licensing, national board
Student Services
Administrative and
Faculty Office Hours Placement Assistance
Administrative staff and instructors are The school does not actively seek
available to meet with students before or placement for its graduates. Employment
after class or by appointment. counseling is provided on request.
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Student Conduct 2. If that does not work or the concern Student Records
relates to a school rule or policy, speak Confidential records of student accom-
Students are expected to maintain a to the Dean of Students, Student
mature, responsible attitude toward their plishment such as grades, clinic hours,
Counselor or AMTS Administrative and financial records are kept at the
studies, as well as toward staff, faculty, Officer.
and other students. Behavior that is school in a secured area, accessible
unprofessional, disruptive or harmful only to specified school faculty and
3. Students with further concerns are administration.
to fellow students, faculty, staff, school encouraged to schedule an appointment
Student Policies
property or reputation, is grounds for with the schools Executive Director to
dismissal. A cumulative academic record is kept
work towards resolving the matter. in each students permanent file. In the
event of unsatisfactory performance,
4. If the concern cannot be resolved the Academic Dean or Dean of Students
Student Dress and after exhausting the foregoing counsels with the student, and a record of
Personal Hygiene grievance procedure, the student the meeting is placed in the students file.
Students are required to maintain a high can file a complaint with the school s
standard of personal hygiene and cleanli- licensing agency: Student records are permanent and
ness during all aspects of AMTS program- State Council of Higher Education confidential and are released only with
ming, including classes, clinical work, for Virginia written permission from the student.
meetings, and events. The dress standard 101 N. 14TH St. A students personal files are available
requires clothes to be neat and clean, offer- James Monroe Building to the student by appointment.
ing a professional presentation. Open-toed Richmond, VA 23219
shoes are not allowed during clinical hours. Tel: (804)225-2600
Fax: (804)225-2604 Student Right to Know Act
In accordance with the Department of
Resolving Problems 5. The school holds students, faculty, and Educations Student Right to Know Act,
or Grievances administrators in high regard as valued the information in this catalog is made
members of our working and learning available prior to a students enrolling at
A student having a concern or a grievance
community. Bringing attention to a Ancestral Mountain Tuina School.
with the school, another student, faculty
grievance will be viewed as an opportu-
member, or school policy is advised to do
nity to improve administrative or school
the following:
processes and those involved in its reso-
lution will be treated with impunity.
l. Address the person with whom the
concern relates and courteously seek to
remedy the situation.
.
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Jason Redinbo, L.Ac. Berry Franko NATSTA certified Gao Bagua
AMTS Executive Director AMTS Instructor assistant instructor, Spirit Honesty
AMTS Instructor Formal Apprenticeship with Jason Martial Arts School
Faculty & Administration
Board Member Redinbo in Chinese medical theory Executive Committee member, North
Executive Director, Blue Ridge Center and practice, Jin Shou Tuina, and American Tang Shou Tao Association
for Chinese Medicine clinical procedure, Laurel Creek Clinic
Licensed Acupuncturist, States of Jin Shou Tuina and Traditional Chinese Melissa Maynard, LMT
Virginia and Arizona Medicine Program diplomate, 2009, AMTS Instructor
Instructor in Xingyi, Bagua, Qigong Ancestral Mountain Tuina School Formal Apprenticeship with Jason
and Chinese Medicine, North American Craniosacral Therapy I and II, Redinbo in Chinese medical theory
Tang Shou Tao Association (NATSTA) The Upledger Institute and practice, Jin Shou Tuina, and
Instructor in Xingyi, Bagua, Qigong, Certified Massage Therapist, clinical procedure, Laurel Creek Clinic
Spirit Honesty Martial Arts School Jin Shou Tuina, State of Virginia Craniosacral Therapy I,
AOBTA Jin Shou Tuina Instructor Clinic Manager and Jin Shou Tuina The Upledger Institute
TCM theory and tuina instructor at practitioner, Laurel Creek Clinic Certified Massage Therapist,
Arizona School of Acupuncture and NATSTA certified Gao Bagua Jin Shou Tuina, State of Virginia
Oriental Medicine and East West assistant instructor, Spirit Honesty Jin Shou Tuina practitioner,
College of Natural Medicine Martial Arts School Laurel Creek Clinic
Formal Apprenticeship with
Vincent Black in Chinese medicine Christopher Hill, B.F.A. Eli Schwartz-Gralla
and Jin Shou Tuina Academic Officer and Dean of Students AMTS Instructor
Masters Degree in Acupuncture, East AMTS Instructor Formal Apprenticeship with Jason
West College of Natural Medicine, FL Formal Apprenticeship with Jason Redinbo in Chinese medical theory
Craniosacral Therapy I and II, Redinbo in Chinese medical theory and practice, Jin Shou Tuina, and
The Upledger Institute and practice, Jin Shou Tuina, and clinical procedure, Laurel Creek Clinic
Continuing studies at the International clinical procedure, Laurel Creek Clinic Jin Shou Tuina and Traditional Chinese
Acupuncture Training Centre, Beijing Jin Shou Tuina and Traditional Chinese Medicine Program diplomate, 2009,
China, and with Huang Gouqi from the Medicine Program diplomate, 2009, Ancestral Mountain Tuina School
Shanghai School of Traditional Chinese Ancestral Mountain Tuina School Craniosacral Therapy I,
Medicine Craniosacral Therapy I, The Upledger Institute
Currently a TCM Committee board The Upledger Institute Certified Massage Therapist,
member, North American Tang Shou Certified Massage Therapist, Jin Shou Tuina, State of Virginia
Tao Association; member of the Jin Shou Tuina, State of Virginia Jin Shou Tuina practitioner,
National Commission for Certification Jin Shou Tuina practitioner, Laurel Creek Clinic
of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; Laurel Creek Clinic
member, American Organization for
30 Bodywork Therapies of Asia; member,
Acupuncture Society of Virginia
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Governing Board
Serves as AMTS Administrative officer Oversight of school finances and admin-
Responsibilities Responsible for AMTS administration istration of fiscal matters, including audit
and daily operations Reviews annual budget and brings
Executive Director Strategic development and continuous to Board for approval
Jason Redinbo improvement of AMTS daily Oversees development and Board
Serves as AMTS chief executive officer processes, policies and procedures review of school financial policies
Develops and maintains AMTS vision, Works with the Executive Director in and procedures
mission, and school culture achieving the schools mission Plays a leading role in fundraising and
Responsible for curriculum development strategic planning
and implementation Board Chair
Manages AMTS operations Academic Dean and Registrar Emeritus Board Secretary
Strategic development including David Wiley David Wiley
marketing, public relations, financial Works in partnership with the Executive Ensures effective management of records
planning, and human resources Director in achieving the schools mission and maintains records of the Board
Compliance with safety regulations and addressing issues faced by the school Manages Board meeting minutes and
Provides leadership for the Board of communication with Board members
Academic Officer Directors, which sets policy and provides Maintains an understanding of legal
Dean of Students oversight of all of BRCCM's programs, documents, Board policies, by-laws, IRS
Chris Hill and to whom the Executive Director is letters, as they apply to Board business
Provides day-to-day academic accountable
administrative support for AMTS Monitors school financial planning Board Members
Advises students on academic matters and financial reports David Wiley, Jason Redinbo,
and addresses performance issues Supports Board's role in strategic Virginia Lepley, Mary Wiley,
With the Executive Director and others, planning Michael Waitzkin, Pat Sharkey
plans the ongoing development of the With the Board, evaluates annually the Regularly attends Board meetings and
AMTS program and curricula performance of the school in achieving other related meetings
Reviews the major instruments of its mission Participates actively in committee work
academic policy and communication, As Academic Dean and Registrar Volunteers for assignments that help
and oversees the grading process and Emeritus, provides oversight of: the school achieve its mission
maintenance of academic records academic program, policies and Stays informed about Board and com-
As Dean of Students, provides day-to- procedures, AMTS catalogue, and mittee matters, prepares for meetings,
day contact for general student concerns maintenance of academic records; and reviews and comments on minutes
and facilitates student preparation for mentors staff regarding academic and written proposed actions
NCBTMB testing administrative matters Actively participates in the Board's
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annual evaluation and planning
Participates in fundraising for the school
Ancestral
Mountain
Tuina School
144 Silver Maple Lane, NE
Pilot, VA 24138
540.651.2682
email: amts@brccm.org
www.brccm.org