This core program lays the foundation of human Anatomy and Pathology, as well as the history, theory, and principles of Western Massage. Students learn session protocols for administering 60–90-minute massage sessions through hands-on practical experience. They will also be introduced to a number of other techniques including Trigger Point Therapy, Geriatric Massage, Aromatherapy, Pregnancy Massage, Reflexology. and Lymphatic Drainage. In addition, students will learn core skills in biomechanics, business practices, and ethics.

Neuro-Structural Bodywork is an Advanced Section incorporating fascial release, neuro-muscular re-education and biomechanical alignment that is especially appropriate in working with clients who have experienced orthopedic or musculoskeletal issues or prefer work that is generically termed “deep tissue.” In addition to learning the principles and techniques of NSB, students will learn session protocols for administering 60-90 minute NSB sessions as well as Somatics and other related techniques that can be incorporated to add variety and/or enhance the effectiveness of NSB sessions.

In the Shiatsu Advanced Section, students will learn the history, theory, principles and techniques of Chinese Modalities including the meridian and point systems, five elements and Shiatsu with session protocols for administering 60-90 minute Shiatsu sessions. They will also learn basic Tui Na, Qi Gong and other related techniques that can be incorporated to add variety and/or enhance the effectiveness of their sessions. 

In the Thai Advanced Section, students will learn the history, theory, principles and techniques of Therapeutic Thai Massage. Including Thai Sen Lines and Acupoint systems with session protocols for administering 60-90 minute Thai Bodywork Sessions. They will also learn basic Yoga Therapy, Jin Shin, Hakomi Somatic Therapy and many clinical applications in the Thai Style. 

In the Energy Mastery Advanced Section, students will learn the principles and techniques of Energy Mastery and session protocols for administering 60-90 minute Energy work sessions as well as Polarity and other related techniques that can be incorporated to add variety and/or enhance the effectiveness of Energy work sessions. Students will gain hands-on experience in these classes as well as in student clinic where they will have an opportunity to work with real clients performing full sessions.

Our elective offerings are vast and varied! Here is a list of just some of the classes we offer: 

Aromatherapy • Biomechanics • Chair Massage • CPR/First Aid • Craniosacral Therapy • Cupping • Geriatrics Massage • Hakomi Somatic Therapy • Hot Stone Massage • Lomi Lomi • Lymphatic Drainage • Muscle Testing • Myofascial Release • Mindfulness & Breathwork • PNF/Assisted Stretching • Pregnancy Massage • Qi Gong • Reflexology • Sports Massage • Tui Na • Trigger Point Therapy • Yoga Therapy