| Number of hours/brief descriptions |
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| Anatomy/Physiology |
| -Hours |
125 |
| -Description |
An interactive approach to the essential foundation of the musculoskeletal system and basic physiology of the human body. In addition to lecture, there will be hands-on palpations, visualizations and exercises. |
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| Massage Theory |
| -Hours |
50 |
| -Description |
Massage classes begin with focusing exercises, meditation and movement followed by a short lecture or discussion, and a demonstration. |
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| Pathology |
| -Hours |
40 |
| -Description |
An introduction to the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases, incorporates basic physiological concepts.
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| Professional Practice/Business |
| -Hours |
23 |
| -Description |
In Ethics class, the focus is communication with clients in a professional and compassionate manner. We discuss how to deal with a variety of potentially difficult client situations.
In Business Skills class, we cover basic business management and successful promotion of yourself and your practice. |
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| Technique: Practice |
| -Hours |
220 |
| -Description |
About half of these hours are accumulated during class, under the instructor's supervision. Students also complete an equal or greater number of unsupervised hours on their own time. The modalities explored include Anatomy, Shiatsu, Foundation Massage, Breathwork and Deep Listening. |
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| Number of months to complete basic program |
12 |
| Clinic, internship and community outreach components of program |
This component comprises 48 hrs. of the program. The practicum is designed to help ease students with the transition from school work to professional work. The in-house clinic, work with a professional mentor of their choice and community outreach gives the student a taste of a career in massage therapy. NOTE: All practicum hours will be held OUTSIDE of scheduled class times.
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| Placement Service
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No |
| Post Graduate Training:
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Advanced training is offered in the same format as regular classes in the two months following graduation. This component involves 80 hrs. of additional classroom learning. The courses that are covered vary from year to year and are chosen by the students participating in the training. Some options are: craniosacral, shamanism, plant spirit medicine, advanced shiatsu, sports massage and thai massage. |
| Number of hours/credits for certificate: |
| -Classroom
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500 |
| -Clinic
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125 |
| Program Accreditation(s):
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| Institutional Accreditation(s):
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| Location of facility(ies):
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100 Arapahoe Ste. 4
Boulder, CO 80302 |
| Description of facility(ies):
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The building is a cozy setting nestled at the mouth of Boulder Canyon, surrounded by lush trees. It sits along the Boulder Creek Path at Eben G. Fine Park, providing a peaceful background for calming work.
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| Tuition Information:
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Including a $300 deposit, the tuition for the 625 hr. program totals $8,300. For the 750 hr. certification the total is $10,000
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| Financial Aid:
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Please ask for a list of loan providers and/or scholarship options. When funds allow, we award small scholarships on an as-needed basis. State or federal loans are not applicable. |
| Application Fees(s):
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$75 |
| Enrollment Periods:
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varies, approx. every 15 months
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| For Catalogs and Applications:
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e-mail or call us |