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THE HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPIST PROGRAM 2008 The following course breakdown is for the year 2008. As of January 2008 Namaste' Institute is excited to announce that the Foundational Massage
Therapy Course of Study has been extended by 100 additional hours for a total of 600 hours.
The additional hours have been added to the Science Department & Bodywork Department courses.
This adjustment has lengthened the program from 9 months of study to 10 months of study and will give
students additional time to explore and integrate the in-depth science curriculum and allow for additional
supervised hands-on techniques. Tuition changes have also been adjusted: please refer to the admissions and
tuition page for more details.
CURRICULUM 600 FOUNDATIONAL HOURS
BODYWORK
Massage Therapy & Technique |
175 Hours |
Deep Tissue: Clinical Massage Therapy |
50 Hours |
Introduction to Neuromuscular Therapy* |
25 Hours |
Introduction to Myofascial Therapy* |
25 Hours |
Introduction to CranioSacral* |
3 Hours |
Apprentice* |
6 Hours |
Geriatric, Infant, Pregnancy, Pediatric Massage* |
15 Hours |
Chair Massage* |
4 Hours |
Introduction to Lymphatic Massage* |
7 Hours |
HUMAN SCIENCES
Anatomy & Physiology I: Functional Anatomy |
50 Hours |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
50 Hours |
Kinesiology |
75 Hours |
Pathology I |
20 Hours |
Pathology II |
20 Hours |
Neuroanatomy |
25 Hours |
Integrative Holistic Nutrition |
10 Hours |
Posture & Gait Assessment* |
10 Hours |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Successful Business Practices |
24 Hours |
Therapeutic Skills & Professional Ethics |
6 Hours |
Introduction to Trauma* |
6 Hours |
Clinic |
25 Hours |
PERSONAL GROWTH & HEALING
BodyMind & Honoring the Self |
30 Hours |
Subtle Anatomy & Eastern Healing Therapies |
20 Hours |
The Scientific Basis of Energy Medicine |
10 Hours |
Introduction to Shiatsu* |
15 Hours |
Non-Violent Communication* |
6 Hours |
Feldenkrais, Trager & Ecstatic Dance* |
6 Hours |
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ADJUNCT THERAPIES
Reflexology |
3 Hours |
Hydrotherapy:Aquatic Integration |
6 Hours |
Homeopathy & Herbalism |
4 Hours |
Concentration/s |
50-400 Hours |
Introduction to Namaste' |
3 Hours |
Practicum |
140-200 Hours |
Classes marked with * are hours within the core curriculum hours. Students completing the Holistic Massage Therapist Program of study will receive a diploma/certificate of completion for Holistic Massage Therapy 600 hours, which qualifies students for approval for State of Maine Licensure and exceeds the 500 hours of education required by the majority of states within the U.S. Students also have the opportunity to explore further into new territories of Holistic Health & Healing through the choice of one or more concentrations.
These concentrations also provide the opportunity to fulfill the additional course hours for students whose
intentions are to transfer to one of the minority of states that requires more than the National
Standard of 500 hours. Please note that students do not have to choose a concentration beyond the Foundational
600-hour Holistic Massage Therapist Program of Study.
Students must possess a current Standard First Aid &
CPR card at the time of graduation.
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