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CURRICULUM 600 FOUNDATIONAL HOURS + 140 PRACTICUM 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* |
8 Hours |
Geriatric, Infant, Pregnancy, Pediatric Massage* |
15 Hours |
Chair Massage* |
4 Hours |
Introduction to Lymphatic Massage* |
2 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 |
3 Hours |
Homeopathy & Herbalism |
4 Hours |
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ADDITIONAL HOURS ABOVE THE 600 HOUR CORE CURRICULUM HOURS
Introduction to Namaste' |
3 Hours |
Practicum |
140 Hours |
Concentration/s |
50-400 Hours |
Classes marked with * are hours within the core curriculum hours.
Residency Schedule Options
Option 1 – Full Time
8:30–3 Mon & Tues – Weekly 8 Months September Semester
8:30–3 Wed & Thurs – Weekly 8 Months January Semester
Option 2 – Part Time
8:30–3 Tues 1st Semester/Mon 2nd Semester ~ September Semester
8:30–3 Thurs 1st Semester/Wed 2nd Semester ~ January Semester
Option 3 – Weekend Option
8:30–4 Sat & Sun – One Weekend 22 Months
Please visit the Calendar page for course schedules.
Students completing the Holistic Massage Therapist Foundational Program of study will receive a diploma and transcript stating completion of 600 hours of curriculum and 140 hours of practicum, for a total of 740 hours of training in Holistic Massage Therapy. This 740 hour training 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. including the State of Maine. 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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