This program includes your choice of the courses listed below and specializations detailed on the next page for a total of 600 hours. This qualifies the graduate to apply to take the National Certification Exam for Massage and Bodywork in the United States. Prerequisite: Essentials of Massage & Bodywork. LEVEL II 30 hour introductory experiences in contemporary massage techniques FEE: $375USD Prerequisite: Essentials of massage & Bodywork ADVANCED CIRCULATORY MASSAGE Expand your essentials circulatory recipe with exciting new techniques. DEEP TISSUE SCULPTING Solidify your technique and body mechanics as you learn applications to help most common problem areas: the torso, pelvic girdle, neck and shoulders. Continue to develop somatic skills. SENSORY REPATTERNING Achieve a deeper understanding of the connection between motion and emotion and learn a full body, one hour session of this kinesthetic bodywork art based on the work of Milton Trager. ASAIN HEALING ARTS Get a taste of a variety of Asian modalities: Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Tui Na, Gwa Shaw and Jin Shin. Learn about the energetic paradigm on which they are based. PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOLOGY AND PROTOCOL - A&B This course covers the main systems of the body and their associated pathologies. Examination of the circulatory, digestive, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, urinary and nervous systems including appropriate massage modalities and contraindications. CLIENT CENTERED COMMUNICATION 1&2 This class focuses on the relationship between the client and the body therapist and other counseling modalities. We will explore communication skills for the professional body therapist. NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY Prerequisite: Essentials, Deep Tissue Sculpting, Advanced Circulatory Massage Applications This course covers specific assessment and remediation techniques which naturally integrate with the therapeutic value of massage in all modalities. Included are placatory skills for specific muscles, tendons, ligaments, Trigger Points ( TP) and lesions, neuromuscular theory, therapeutic techniques and development of three half hour sessions for shoulder, neck and back. ANATOMY FOR BODYWORKERS (Fee: $950USD) A course in anatomy focusing on the musculo-skelatal system designed especially for the CIHCA student and bodyworker; accompanied by Applied Studies, which integrates book learning with knowing-it-in-your-hands. in class materials include various guides experiences, videos and the Maniken anatomy clay model. HYDROTHERAPY AND SPA APPLICATIONS Covers basic physiology of water treatments, applications of hot and cold, basic spa treatments such as scrubs, mud and herbal body wrap application. SOMATIC ASSIMILATION AND EMOTIONAL EDUCATION Examine, reflect and discuss your own and your classmates’ learning process and awareness. Review your touch history and integrate your experience at CIHCA. Develop an emotional vocabulary and skills for overcoming destructive emotions and their side effects. Explore psychological theories regarding the inner being and philosophy. Class offerings are added regularly. Please check back for updates.
 
 
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