Curriculum and Schedule

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

NEXT MASSAGE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM - MARCH-JUNE 2010
Starting Sept. 1, California requires 250 hours of training for being a Certified Massage Practitioner, a title then recognized statewide. Qualifying for that title continues to be voluntary, and it is possible to practice as a massage practitioner with fewer hours in those areas where lower local requirements exist, but practicing as a Certified Massage Practitioner requires the 250 hours of training.

We are pleased to present a high quality program providing 250 hours in 3 months time, mostly on 3-day weekends: 100 hours March 9-21, 2010, and 25 hours each 3-day weekend March 26-28, April 9-11, May 7-9, May 21-23, June 4-6, and June 18-20. For those wanting only 100 hours of training, to practice locally without being a Certified Massage Practitioner, the March 9-21 segment may be taken without the subsequent weekends.

CURRICULUM - 12 Day Intensive

Introduction to Massage, Swedish Massage Demo and Practicum
Course No. M101
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students learn a relaxing full-body Swedish-style massage which includes several approaches including deep pressure, sweeping strokes and
stretches. They develop foundational skills which can be applied in more advanced classes. This class also covers the Theory of Massage, personal hygiene, relationship to client and draping.

Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Practitioners
Course No. M102
Credits 2
Prerequisites: M101
Description: This class introduces students to basic human anatomy and physiology, including muscular, skeletal, nervous and lymph systems, and contraindications for massage. The class emphasizes the functioning of the healthy body and how it benefits from massage.

Body Mechanics
Course No. M103
Credits .3
Prerequisites: M102
Description This class trains massage students in proper posture and body movement awareness. Students learn proper biomechanics to minimize stress and fatigue, avoid injury and overuse. Students receive personalized attention and evaluation while demonstrating a massage session.

Practitioner Self-Care
Course No. M104
Credits .4
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course introduces the practice of Yoga. Students will be required to perform postures and breathing practices.

Professional Training
Course No. M105
Credits .6
Prerequisites: None
Description: In this class students will learn skillful ways to communicate with clients. They will also learn how to maintain healthy professional boundaries, do proper intake, and skills for managing their own successful massage practice. Practical information on setting up a Massage Practitioner business, record keeping, licensing, job possibilities and marketing are covered.

Acupressure Massage Training
Course No. M106
Credits 3
Prerequisites: None
Description: Students learn techniques to release blockages along meridian pathways and pressure points for relaxation and revitalization. They will also learn how to integrate Acupressure into Swedish and other modalities of massage.

Final Exam and Final Massage
Course No. M107
Credits .3
Prerequisites: M 101, M 102, M 103, M 104, M 105, M 106, M 108
Description: Students will take a written exam. They will also be evaluated by the teachers while performing the Massage techniques taught during the 100 hour program.

Practice hours
Course No. M108
Credits .6
Prerequisites: Concurrent with all other classes in the 100 hour program.
Description: Students will begin to practice the massage techniques on practice-clients as soon as they have learned them. They will be required to submit notes on a minimum of 12 client-sessions.