Best-Selling Author, Speaker & Producer
International Expert on Acupressure Therapy
Michael Reed Gach's Resume
Education:
- Columbia Pacific University, San Rafael, CA. Ph.D. in Health Sciences (1987 – 1994)
- Community College Teaching Credential (1980)
- Immaculate Heart College, Los Angeles, CA. B.A. in Social Relations; Elementary Teaching Credential (1975)
Authorship:
- Acupressure’s Potent Points, Bantam Books, 1991 (Best seller, over 390,000 copies sold)
- Acupressure for Emotional Healing, A Self-Care Guide for Trauma, Stress and Common Emotional Imbalances, 400 illustrations, Bantam Books, 2005
- Acupressure Pain Relief (hardcover), Warner Books, 1989, Fully illustrated (400 graphics) A Self-Care Guide to ease Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain, Headaches, and more. Available through Acupressure.com under Products/Books.
- Acupressure for Lovers, Bantam Book, 1997
- Greater Energy at Your Fingertips, Celestial Arts, 1987
- The Bum Back Book, Celestial Arts (4th Printing; German Translation) 1985
- Acu-Yoga: The Acupressure Stress Management Book (26nd Printing; Translated into several languages Spanish, German, etc. Japan Publications, Harper & Row, Distributor, 1981. Available through Acupressure.com under Products/Books.
Teaching Experience:
- Acupressure Institute (Founder & Director) Berkeley, CA (1976 – 2009)
Core Faculty Instructor for 12 courses (2008 – 2012)
Colleges & Universities: [Location / Course Names / Year / Length of Course]
- Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA, Fundamentals of Acupressure, 1978, Weekend
- John F. Kennedy University, CA, Fundaments & Basic Acupressure Courses, 1983 – 1987, Weekend Workshops and Weekly Semester Courses
- Marin College, CA, Releasing Shoulder & Neck Tension, 1979, Evening Presentation
- San Francisco State University, S.F., Eastern Perspectives of Healing, 1982 – 1989, 2003, Evening Presentations
- San Jose State University, CA, Releasing Shoulder & Neck Tension, 1981, Evening Presentation
- Stanford University, CA, Health Fair Guest Speaker on Acupressure University of California, Berkeley, Releasing Shoulder & Neck Tension, Acupressure: Discover the Benefits, 1984 – 1989, 1991 – 1997, Evening Presentations
- University of California (UCLA), Los Angeles, American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) National Conference, 1997, Weekend
- California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), CA, Lifelong Learning Program, 2002 – 2003, Weekend Workshop Series
Hospital & Clinics: (guest teaching)
- Alta Bates Hospital, Berkeley 1982 – 1988,
Releasing Shoulder & Neck Tension - Children’s Hospital, Oakland, 1983 – 1987,
Releasing Shoulder & Neck Tension,
CEU One-Day Presentations - Kaiser Hospital, Oakland, Department of Health Education, 1985 – 1991,
Acupressure for Common Complaints, 4-hour classes
Associations, Centers and Institutes: (guest teaching)
- American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA), 1981
- Acupressure Institute 1976 – 2007
- American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), 1982, 1984, 1988, 1991, 1997 – 2001.
- Department of Rehabilitation, San Francisco, 1985 (Presentations for the blind)
- Emergency Nurses’ Association, Berkeley, 1985
- Institute of Noetic Sciences, San Francisco, 1986
- San Andreas Health Council, Palo Alto, 1987
- Atlanta School of Massage, 1990 – 1995 Acupressure Trainings (150 hours each)
- Honolulu School of Massage, 1992 – 1996 Acupressure Trainings (150 hours each)
- Pittsburgh School of Massage, 1988, 1992, 2002, Weekend Workshops for CEUs
- Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Rhinebeck, NY, 1997 Acu-Yoga Workshop
- Kripalu Yoga Retreat Center, Lenox, MA, 2001 – 2003, Acu-Yoga Workshops
- Yogaville Retreat Center, VA 2005 – 2008
- AMTA Silicon Valley Chapter
Corporate Consultations:
- Panasonic Massage Chair (NJ, NV, NY, Japan) 2003 – 2006
- Bayer Aspirin Corporation 2005
Professional Affiliations, Awards and Honors: (1976 – 2007)
- AOBTA Counsel of Schools & Programs
- Bureau of Private Postsecondary & Vocational
- American Shiatsu Association Lifetime member award
Author's Acupressure Products
ACUPRESSURE BOOKS
- Acu-Yoga: How Yoga Postures Therapeutically Stimulate Points
- Acupressure’s Potent Points: A to Z Self-Care for Common Complaints
- Acupressure Pain Relief
- Acupressure for Lovers: The Secrets of Touch for Increasing Intimacy
- Acupressure for Emotional Healing: A Self-Care for Trauma, Stress, and Common Emotional Imbalances
- Greater Energy at Your Fingertips
ACUPRESSURE BOOKLETS
- Acu-Face Lift by Michael Reed Gach
- Meridians, Five Elements & Assessment Forms by Michael Reed Gach
- Acupressure Pain Relief by Michael Reed Gach
- Acupressure Workbook by Michael Reed Gach
- Basic Acupressure by Michael Reed Gach
INSTRUCTIONAL ACUPRESSURE DVDs
- Acu-Yoga: Flexibility and Stress Relief Instructional Exercises
- Acupressure for Lovers: How to Enhance Sexuality & Intimacy
- Acupressure Stress Relief: For Easing Headaches, Neck and Shoulder Tension
- Touching Emotions: Acupressure Therapy
- Less Stress: Acupressure and Qi Gong Breathing Exercises
- Zen Shiatsu: Traditional Asian Bodywork Therapy Instruction
ACUPRESSURE CHARTS
- Acupressure Point Reference Chart: Illustrating all 360 Acupressure points (Includes a Self-Care Point Recipe Booklet)
- Chinese Acupuncture Chart
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. When the school closed in 2008, Michael created three exciting 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 Learning the 12 Meridians, 5 Elements, Qigong, Self-Treatment Routines, Assessment Skills and Acupressure Bodywork Techniques
SEE ALL OF MICHAEL’S CURRENT ONLINE TRAININGS
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).
MEDIA: Michael Gach has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows. He has produced over forty instructional booklets, audiotapes and videotapes available and featured on Acupressure.com – the most comprehensive website on Acupressure.
ACU-YOGA: Michael is the originator of Acu-Yoga, a self-healing system of exercises that integrates the knowledge of two ancient methods of health maintenance, Acupressure and Yoga. Increased effectiveness results from combining these two powerful forms of holistic healing.
EDUCATION: Gach received a B.A. degree from Immaculate Heart College in Social Relations & a Ph.D. from Columbia Pacific University in Health & Human Services.
TRAINING: Michael also received advanced acupressure training from Ron & Iona Teeguarden, Traditional Chinese Medicine from Frank Chung, and training in Zen Shiatsu from Japanese Zen Priest Reuho Yamada. He took the Happy, Healthy, Holy Organization (3HO) Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training from Gurucharan Singh Khalsa.