In Chinese, amma means “push-pull.” Using a combination of many therapeutic massage techniques including shiatsu, reflexology, deep fascial and connective tissue massage, Swedish massage and skeletal manipulation, practitioners attempt to balance the proper energy flow along meridians. Interest in AMMA has been regenerated by Korean-born Tina Sohn. A massage therapy background is required. A 10-phase certificate program is taught at various locations throughout the U.S.