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"A wonderful experience... finally becoming a bodyworker was like a dream come true. I felt as though I was emerging into myself, discovering my truth, and truly recognizing for the first time that I was a healer… in essence I am reborn, my heart is open, and life is ever challenging and ever vibrant. I feel very blessed by the opportunity IPSB's techniques and wisdom brought into my life."

Ann Reed, MsT, LMT, Owner Can Can Massage, Old Pasadena


Massage Technician 150-hour Program

The 150-hour Massage Technician Program is the introduction to the field of massage and bodywork. It is the beginning of the self-exploration process and is the building block for further studies. At the end of this course, a Certificate of Completion is presented which fulfills the requirements to practice massage in most areas of California. (See Licensing for more information.) The following coursework is included in the Massage Technician 150-hour Program:

#100
 Massage Technician Training
Massage Theory & Technique
•
 Swedish Massage
•
 Joint Mobilizations
•
 Energy Balancing—Polarity
•
 Self-Massage
•
 Deep Circulatory Massage
•
 Spa and Chiropractic Styles of Massage
•
 Seated Massage
Anatomy & Physiology
Movement Disciplines
•
 Tai Qi Ch'uan
•
 Sensory Awareness Exercises
Body Psychology
Holistic Philosophy
Communication Skills
Business and Marketing

Graduates

IPSB Students


Massage Therapy 550-hour Program

The required courses to complete this program include the Massage Technician Training, plus 400 hours of additional studies. A Certificate of Completion will be presented that may enable you to obtain out-of-state licensing and affiliation with professional associations. The following coursework is required to complete the Massage Therapist Training:

#
Course Name
Hours
100
150
203
 Acupressure for the Bodyworker
24
208
 Advanced Circulatory Massage
24
210
 Anatomy/Physiology I
42
215
 Anatomy/Physiology II
42
221
 Business For Bodyworkers I
8
222
 Business for Bodyworkers II
6
225
 CPR/First Aid
8
237
 Professional Ethics I
12
238
 Professional Ethics II
6
240
 Human Energy Systems
15
245
 Hydrotherapy
12
255
 Pathology
40
270
 Palpation Skills
16
275
 Deep Tissue I
24
276
 Deep Tissue II
40
277
 Deep Tissue III
40
545
 Polarity I - General Session
17
725
 Sensory Repatterning I
24

All Massage Therapist Program classes may also be taken on an
individual basis by those who are not enrolled in the program, if there is
space available in the class.


Elective and Specialty* Courses

*Specialty courses do not require any previous massage training.

#
Course Name
Hours
101
 Core Skills: Introduction to IPSB Massage
24
633
 Touch for Health Kinesiology I
48
634
 Touch for Health Kinesiology II
48
654
 Raindrop Technique Aromatherapy Experience
8
520
 Craniosacral Unwinding I
24
525
 Craniosacral Unwinding II
24
527
 Craniosacral Unwinding III
24
538
 Introduction to Lymphatic Massage
16
555
 Pregnancy Massage
40
565
 Sports Massage I
16
632
 Touch for Health Kinesiology Intro
6
566
 Sports Massage II
16
671
 Foot Reflexology
15
672
 Hand & Ear Reflexology
15
673
 Integrated Reflexology
20
683
 On Site Massage
8
690
 Legs and Feet
6
691
 Diaphragm
90
694
 Spinal Biomechanics
6
695
 Advanced Neck Techniques
6
697
 Bodyworkers Repair Shop
6
698
 Whiplash
6
699
 Postural & Palpatory Analysis
6
700
 Structural Craniosacral
6
721
 Thai Massage An Introduction
8
722
 Thai Massage I
24
726
 Sensory Repatterning II
24
727
 Sensory Repatterning III
24
531
 Lymphatic Clearing Massage Detox & Scar Tissue Softening
6
532
 Lymphatic Clearing Massage For Reproductive Health
6
735
 Reiki Level I
20
736
 Reiki Level II
20