Applied Anatomy Institute

Classes in Berkeley, CA

Embodiment Classes

Develop your personal presence to be more skillful in day-to-day interactions and professional life

Integrate awareness and posture to short-circuit reactive patterns and become more responsive and skillful

During class we’ll:

Embody techniques that lessen the impact of stress
Learn postures that cultivate effective body language
Practice embodied ways to respond to everyday situations

Suggested, but not required, reading: 1) The Intuitive Body and 2) Leadership Embodiment—both books are by Wendy Palmer and available on Amazon.com

Taught by Joan Marie Passalacqua,
Applied Anatomy Institute founder,
Certified Leadership Embodiment Coach,
and student of Wendy Palmer.

"It is rare to find someone with Joan Marie's extraordinary gift - the ability to apply a deep understanding of mechanics and structure with a highly developed intuitive sense."
-Wendy Palmer, Sixth degree black belt in Aikido, author of The Intuitive Body and Leadership Embodiment

Current class schedule available from AppliedAnatomy@gmail.com

Qigong Classes

Encourage health and well-being with gentle movements selected from Wild Goose Qigong.

Enjoy better balance, flexibility, and relaxation with whole-body movements that are synchronized with your breath.

During class we’ll use breath and gentle, whole-body movements to:

Enhance your energy flow
Improve your balance and flexibility
Advance your mental clarity
Strengthen your emotional resiliency
Increase your overall comfort and ease

You’ll learn how to draw in fresh energy and help it move freely throughout your body.

Taught by Joan Marie Passalacqua,
Applied Anatomy Institute founder,
Certified Wild Goose Qigong Teacher,
and student of Medical Qigong Master, Dr. Bingkun Hu, Ph.D.

Current class schedule available from AppliedAnatomy@gmail.com

Anatomy Classes

Taught by Joan Marie Passalacqua,
Applied Anatomy Institute founder,
Certified Massage Practitioner

Sponsored class information below.

Current class schedule available from AppliedAnatomy@gmail.com

Location

Unless otherwise indicated, Applied Anatomy Institute classes and workshops are held at: 2700 Eighth Street, Berkeley, California 94710

Click here for a map from Mapquest.com

Driving directions to 2700 Eighth Street, Berkeley

Eighth Street is parallel to San Pablo Avenue and three blocks towards the bay from San Pablo Avenue. (If numbered, San Pablo Avenue would be Eleventh Street.
The cross street is Carleton. Carleton is parallel to Ashby Avenue between Ashby and University Avenue. Carleton is about six blocks north of Ashby and ten blocks south of University.

Choice of exits from INTERSTATE 80:

• EXIT at ASHBY AVE. towards the hills and get into left lane as soon as possible at the first signal light, turn

LEFT onto Seventh St. and go about six blocks to

turn RIGHT onto Carleton go to the next cross street

turn RIGHT onto Eighth St. and you are at 2700 Eighth Street

• EXIT UNIVERITY AVE. toward the hills and get into right lane as soon as possible at the bottom of overpass,

turn RIGHT onto Sixth St. and go about 8 blocks to 5-way intersection,

take SOFT RIGHT onto 7th St. go two blocks to

turn LEFT onto Carleton go to the next cross street

turn RIGHT onto Eighth St. and you are at 2700 Eighth Street
(If parking is tight, check out Seventh Street between Pardee & Carleton.)

About the Applied Anatomy Institute

Joan Marie ''JM'' Passalacqua, founder and instructor for the Applied Anatomy Institute, has studied anatomy and bodywork formally and informally all of her life. She has taught human anatomy and developed educational programs in various California institutions since 1981.

JM’s experience includes 13 years in clinical injury recovery and rehabilitation and 2 years in dissection labs. The author of numerous study guides on anatomy, she also wrote a series of articles on sports massage for the San Francisco Chronicle. A certified massage practitioner since 1983, JM is known for her injury recovery work with professional athletes.

"I enjoy making the subject of human anatomy come alive! The biggest reward is seeing complex, technical information put to practical use through the hands of my students." - JM Passalacqua

Joan Marie Passalacqua: Applied Anatomy Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider. #450456-07

Reviews from her peers

"JM conveys complex and difficult information in a way that is easy to absorb. She creates a fun atmosphere for learning and exploration while maintaining the integrity of the subject matter." -Ellen Mossman, C.M.T.

"The presence and focus that Joan Marie brings to anatomy makes learning the details interesting and engaging. I've gained experiential knowledge that has helped my work be more effective." -Hilary Tayeb, N.C.T.M.B.

Massage and Bodywork

JM’s practice is open to new clients.
For more information, please contact me at AppliedAnatomy@gmail.com or 510-843-2270.

Classes and Workshops Tailored to Your Anatomical Interests

Private Classes: 1-4 students
Sponsored Workshops: 5+ students

• choose the anatomy topics you want to study

• include palpation and movement if you wish

• request specific dates and times

• continuing education certificates upon completion

Your topics-- Let me know what anatomy you'd like to study and we can plan a format and time that suits your needs.

"JM has an exceptional grasp of applied anatomy gained through many years of study and practical experience. More importantly, she has a unique ability to teach. I highly recommend her courses."

- Tracy Thompson, MD
Internal Medicine and Pain Management

"Joan Marie is an outstanding teacher. She makes anatomy fun and fascinating. The depth of her knowledge is impressive. The way she uses models and hands-on demonstrations appeals to me as a bodyworker. I really 'get it' when in her class, and leave eager to practice my new skills."

-Melissa Malm, AMTA Golden Gate Unit, NCTMB

Rental Room

The Applied Anatomy Institute classroom is available for rent.

• private street-level entrance and accessible bathroom

• wood floor and small meditation garden

• easy access from Interstate 80

• fees vary upon frequency and duration of use

• written rental agreement

If you would like more information, please email us at AppliedAnatomy@gmail.com or call 510-843-2270.