Certification in Zero Balancing provides recognition for high level competency in working with body energy through touch. Encompassing 150 hours of Continuing Education (100 class hours, 50 practicum), this advanced studies program promotes greater skills and a deeper understanding of working with the integration of energy and structure. Students are healthcare professionals who have learned to bring the principles of Zero Balancing into their daily experience as well as into the clinical environment. The program supports membership in a community of like-minded practitioners and a referral base to the public. Graduates are entitled to recognition as a "Zero Balancer®" and other rights and privileges granted by the Zero Balancing Health Association (ZBHA). For an application and more complete details please contact the ZBHA.

Two Certification Tracks available: Intensive Program or Self-Paced Program

Zero Balancing Certification program is flexible, offering both Self-Paced and Intensive formats. The general 100-hour curriculum of the Self-Paced and Intensive Certification Programs are the same: 50 hours of Core programs and 50 additional hours of either Core or advanced programs. Self-paced Certification involves the individual signing up separately for each class during their certification process. The Intensive Certification Program is a specified course of study where students register in advance for the entire program of courses.

The Intensive Certification Program offers:

• A supportive group training through the 100-hour certification program. Participants take all the classes together (during the classes the core group may be joined by other qualified participants).
• A mentor gives personal support to each candidate for certification.
• Includes Fritz Smith, M.D. as teacher for at least one of the advanced classes.

The core group will meet for extra class days of personal and professional growth work and receive individualized supervision between classes.

The Self-Paced Certification Program offers:

• Students may choose classes and do their practicum at their own pace.
• A mentor gives personal support to each candidate for certification.

To download the Certification Requirements, please click here: ZB Certification Requirements

To download the Certification application, please click here: ZB Certification Application