Hendrickson Method Institute
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| Program Title
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Professional Certification in Hendrickson Method of Orthopedic Massage and Manual Therapy |
| Date Program Established |
1992 |
| Number of grads per year |
30 |
| Basic Certificate Program Information: |
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-Required Hours
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200 |
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-Description
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Our core curriculum is taught through a professional certification course entitled Hendrickson Method Training: Essentials. The prerequisite for this course is 1) Certification as a massage therapist with a minimum 100 hours of training and adequate anatomy and pysiology, and one year experience in the field OR 2) health care license (D.C. P.T., etc.)
In this graduate-level course, students learn the science of orthopedic therapy, clinical assessment, fundamentals of pathology, contraindications for massage and manual therapy, and are supervised in the practice of Hendrickson Method. Each lecture includes aspects of clinical anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, the science of injury and repair of soft tissue and joints, and the scientific foundations of massage. Students learn the patterns of soft tissue dysfunction, including the concepts of Lauren Berry, P.T., a legendary healer, physical therapist, mechanical engineer, and Dr. Hendrickson’s mentor. Afternoon table work includes assessment and specific treatment protocols of massage, mobilization, and neuromuscular re-education for most orthopedic conditions, including low back pain, cervical whiplash, rotator cuff injuries, plantar fasciitis, and tennis elbow. Students are introduced to wave mobilization®, a new massage stroke developed by Dr. Hendrickson. Modeled after ocean waves, this stroke mobilizes the soft tissue as well as the joints using a gentle oscillating rhythm.
An additional 300 hours are available to complete a 500 hour Clincal Series in Hendrickson Method. For further information about these classes, Hendrickson Method Training: Advanced (200 hours) and Hendrickson Method Clinical Internship (100 hours) please see our website or call our school. |
| Number of hours/brief descriptions |
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| Anatomy/Physiology |
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45 |
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| Massage Theory |
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132 |
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Orthopedic Assemssment, Scientific Foundations of Massage and Manual Therapy, Application of Techniques, Energy Healing and Self Care |
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| Pathology |
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15 |
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| Professional Practice/Business |
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8 |
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Ethics, Contraindications, Communicating with Allied Professionals |
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| Technique: Practice |
| -Hours |
25 |
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25 hours of Hendrickson Method sessions with accompanying clinical notes are required |
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| Number of months to complete basic program |
9 or 12 |
| Clinic, internship and community outreach components of program |
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| Placement Service
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No |
| Post Graduate Training:
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Graduates of Hendrickson Method Training: Essentials may go on to take Hendrickson Method Training: Advanced or Hendrickson Method Clinical Internship. |
| Number of hours/credits for certificate: |
| -Classroom
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200 |
| -Clinic
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25 |
| Program Accreditation(s):
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California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE)
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) |
| Institutional Accreditation(s):
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| Location of facility(ies):
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Classes taught from August of one year to May of the following year (9 month program with Tom Hendrickson) are held in Berkeley, CA.
Classes taught from June of one year to June of the following year (12 month program with Senior Instructor Peter Rothe)are held in Palo Alto, CA. |
| Description of facility(ies):
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| Tuition Information:
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Hendrickson Method Training: Essentials (early: $3500, regular: $3950, audit: $2900)
A payment plan is available. Please contact our office for details. |
| Financial Aid:
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No school-sponsored financial aid is available at this time. |
| Application Fees(s):
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Application, $500 deposit, and competion of an enrollment agreement are required to hold your seat in class. |
| Enrollment Periods:
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Classes begin enrolling in March for Essentials and Advanced classes held in Palo Alto, CA (1 year program). The early enrollment deadline for discounted tuition paid in full is one month prior to the start date of class. Classes begin in June.
Classes begin enrolling in June for Essentials and Advanced classes held in Berkeley, CA (9 month program). The early enrollment deadline for discounted tuition paid in full is one month prior to the start date of class. Classes typically begin in September. Please check our website or call our office for exact dates. |
| For Catalogs and Applications:
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Applications and course details can be found on our website: www.HendricksonMethod.com
A course catalog can be obtained by calling our office or sending an email to school@HendricksonMethod.com |
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