Our 250 hour massage technician training program meets both the local City of Santa Barbara business license requirements, as well as, the State of California's new requirements to be a Certified Massage Practitioner and it does this ALL IN ONE CLASS!
Our 250-hour program offers the prospective student an opportunity
to explore and experience the synergy that occurs when the art
of Swedish massage is blended with a grounded approach to the
connections between the body, mind and spirit. Students will
receive thorough training in the essentials of massage. In addition
to traditional Swedish techniques, this introductory review focuses
on musculoskeletal anatomy, movement skills, sound body mechanics,
ethics, business and communication skills. Supervised clinics
and personalized coaching assistance support each individual's
learning process. A nature retreat is included in the curriculum
to help expose students to new perspectives and develop heightened
sensory awareness. Participation in community outreach activities
round out the requirements for completion of the program. You
will find that we offer both the lowest student/teacher ratios
and the highest percentage of actual classroom and supervised
hours required for certification. We feel that this makes us
uniquely qualified to provide you with the highest quality education
available.
131 Hours in class:
Bodywork theory and practice: 60 Hours
Anatomy/Physiology and Body Systems: 35 Hours
Pathology and Kinesiology: 10 Hours
Transfer of Force/Body Mechanics: 10 Hours
Business Skills and Ethics: 9 Hours
Health and Hygiene: 3 Hours
Contraindications: 4 Hours
Outside of class hours:
Homework and studying: 10 Hours
Community Service: 12 Hours
Individualized Coaching Sessions: 7.5 Hours
Retreat: 8 Hours
CPR & First Aid: 5 Hours
Supervised Clinical Practicum: 77 Hours
Advanced Certifications After the 250-hour Massage Technician Training you may
either take classes on an individual basis or we offer two advanced
programs, the 600-hour Massage Therapist Certification or the
1000-hour Holistic Healthcare Practitioner Certification.
600-Hour Massage Therapist
This program is designed for students interested in continuing
their education by studying advanced bodywork styles. This level
of training will broaden the students' knowledge base and thereby
increase their ability to address many more of their clients'
individual needs.
In order to enroll in 600 hour program students must have completed the 250 hour Massage Technician Training* This program consists of an additional 350 hours of compulsory classes, electives, and practicum.
Our 600 hour program meets all of the requirements of the NCBTMB national exam, our school code is 490512. The required classes give the students a solid foundation in bodywork, while the electives enable each individual to design his/her own program of study. This program may be completed in a 12 to 24 month period.
Anatomy and Physiology Musculoskeletal Series: 48 hours
Anatomy in Clay and Palpatory Anatomy
-Lower Limb
-Upper Limb
-Spine
Anatomy and Physiology Body Systems Series: 32 hours
Choose two of the three 16 hour seminars:
-Nervous & Endocrine Systems
-Integumentary & Lymphatic Systems
-Digestive System
This program provides a complete, balanced and well-rounded education
covering the most essential aspects of massage training, including extensive
anatomy and physiology, as well as, most major modalities. This
will provide the therapist with the most comprehensive education to date
and, upon graduation from the program, will afford them unlimited opportunities.
In order to enroll in 1000 hour program students must have completed the 250 hour Massage Technician Training* This program consists of an additional 750 hours of compulsory classes, electives, and practicum. The course may be completed in a 24-48 month period.
Prerequisite 250-hour Massage Technician Course.
Requirements
Anatomy and Physiology Musculoskeletal Series: 48 hours
Anatomy in Clay and Palpatory Anatomy
-Lower Limb
-Upper Limb
-Spine
Anatomy and Physiology Body Systems Series: 48 hours
-Nervous & Endocrine Systems
-Integumentary & Lymphatic Systems
-Digestive System
Because of the changes to the California State Law in regards to massage therapists effective on September 1, 2009 - some students will be coming into their program of choice with either 200 or 250 hours.
*All classes offered in our Advanced Curriculum qualify for the above electives.
sbbodyworks@gmail.com • 805-569-3230 • 113 West Mission Suite C • Santa Barbara CA 93101
This program is designed for students interested in continuing
their education by studying advanced bodywork styles. This level
of training will broaden the students' knowledge base and thereby
increase their ability to address many more of their clients'
individual needs.