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ADVANCED MASSAGE III program is
approved for 236 hours of instruction. The pre-requisite
for this program is the Massage
Technician program
except for core classes identified with asterisks.
These classes* are open to beginning students and
to the community. A Certificate of Completion is
provided on completion of the following core classes.
- Cranio-Sacral
Therapy
- Herbals
for Face & Body*
- Lomi-Lomi
Advanced Massage
- Touch
For Health I*
- Massage
for Seniors Intermediate
- Meditation*
- Mind
Body Connection*
- Reiki:
Level I*
- Reiki:
Level II*
- Reiki:
Level III*
- Shiatsu
Advanced
- Shiatsu:
Barefoot*
Cranio-Sacral
Therapy -17 Hours
In this introduction workshop you will learn the rhythm
of the Cranial-Sacral system. Learn structural and membraneous
release techniques. Release tension in the transverse membrane
system and allow the cerebral-spinal fluid to flow. This
modality was developed by John Upledger and is a well-researched
technique for balancing the health of the nervous system.
Herbals
for Face & Body - 5 Hours
Practical applications
for face and body care with herbs, essential oils and flower
essences; create your own products for home use (lotions,
scrubs, bath salts and herbal misters) using natural ingredients,
herbal first aid for home and travel. Have fun and take
home products.
Lomi-Lomi
Advanced Massage - 13 Hours
Fine
tune your lomi-lomi practice with reviewing techniques
from the beginning lomi-lomi class along with adding new,
more advanced techniques to enhance the function and flow
of the full body massage
Touch
For Health I - 16 Hours
Touch for Health is a method of using muscle monitoring
as an energy read out for the body. In the 16 hour Touch
for Health I workshop, the student will learn how to monitor
14 different muscles bilaterally as a means of assessing
the energy flow in each of 14 different Chinese acupressure
meridians. As well, 5 energy balancing techniques will
be taught for those muscles that indicate imbalances in
the energy flow of the respective meridian. By balancing
the energy of the entire meridian system this way, the
body is able to access its innate healing ability. Several
other techniques will be shared for simple pain relief,
increased range of motion, and emotional stress management
Massage
for Seniors Intermediate - 17 Hours
In this intermediate
level class you will review basic Day Break Massage Techniques,
receive expanded information on pathologies; learn how
to massage for more advanced stages of common aging ailments;
have more experience massaging seniors and visit a local
nursing home.
Meditation - 6 Hours
Explore several techniques
of meditation which lead to greater self awareness and
inner peace.
Mind
Body Connection - 9 Hours
Overview of
the latest advances in mind/body techniques including visualization,
breathwork, meditation and hands-on practices that promote
stress reduction. Excellent for self care or non-invasive
client contact.
Reiki:
Level I - 8 Hours
Usui Method Reiki:
Introduction to concepts and history of Reiki along with
receiving first level attunements, basic skills and hand
patterns.
Reiki:
Level II - 8 Hours
Usui Method Reiki and
Tibetan Seichim: Introduction to symbols and hand patterns
along with receiving second level attunements. Develop
skills working with energy using symbols.
Reiki:
Level III - 8 Hours
Master Level: Learn to teach Reiki patterns
and give attunements along with developing concepts of
distance healing. Receive third level attunements.
Shiatsu
Advanced - 9 Hours
This class will meet to review and practice
techniques learned in the 100 hour Shiatsu Program as well
as learn additional advanced techniques. Each evening will
focus on a specific modality of shiatsu and will involve
the practice and exploration of that modality. This continuing
practice will serve to strengthen the student's
awareness and practical skills of shiatsu by exploring
the pressure points, energy release, and physical techniques
of the whole body. Session 1 = Head, neck and shoulders.
Session 2 = Arms and torso. Session 3 = Legs and hips.
Shiatsu:
Barefoot - 9 Hours
Introduction to basic shiatsu concepts;
floor technique using hands and feet to massage
and stretch the body designed to stimulate acupressure
points and balance the body's meridians
for a full body routine. Relaxing and fun to do.
Please
visit the Massage Program
Course Schedule page for more details on all the
programs or to register for classes at California Institute
of Massage & Spa Services.
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