professional training with a personal touch

Our professional certification program involves 600 hours of training and practical application, which are divided into three units of study with breaks scheduled between each unit.  The courses cover a comprehensive program of body-oriented therapies, anatomy and physiology and approaches to business and marketing.

Upon satisfactory completion of all courses, practical application and satisfactory comprehensive evaluation, participants receive a diploma.

Unit I

The first unit prepares the student to practice massage therapy for the purpose of stress reduction and relaxation. The curriculum consists of 205 hours of prescribed course work as outlined in the following section.

Curriculum
Swedish Massage	120 hours
Anatomy and Physiology	35 hours
Business Practices	30 hours
Practical Anatomy	20 hours
	205 hours

Unit II

The second unit builds on the foundation learned in Unit I and introduces clinical applications of massage therapy. The study of Somatic Psychology supports better understanding and sensitivity, while Deep Tissue, Movement Therapy, Sports Massage and Pathology I give the student additional tools for therapeutic bodywork. Students design and implement a Community Service Project. The curriculum consists of 200 hours of prescribed course work as outlined in the following section.

Curriculum
Deep Tissue Massage	65 hours
Anatomy and Physiology II	35 hours
Movement Therapy	30 hours
Pathology I: Evaluation and Treatment	30 hours
Somatic Psychology	20 hours
Introduction to Sports Massage	16 hours
Evaluation Standards	4 hours
	200 hours

Unit III

The final unit covers the more subtle techniques of massage therapy with Integrative Manipulation Techniques. Unit III completes the study of Anatomy and Physiology and includes Nutrition and more Pathology. Students polish hands-on skills with Practical Application and deepen their understanding of therapeutic effects of massage with Clinical Research. Personally selected areas of interest complete the program with 40 hours of Bodywork Electives. The curriculum consists of 195 hours of prescribed course work as outlined in the following section.

Curriculum
Integrative Manipulation Techniques	40 hours
Bodywork Electives	40 hours
Anatomy and Physiology III	35 hours
Clinical Research	20 hours
Pathology II	15 hours
Seated Massage	15 hours
Practical Application	15 hours
Nutrition	12 hours
Evaluation Standards	3 hours
	195 hours

Professional Certification Program