"Hot stone massage is a blissful therapeutic experience. The warmth of the stones relaxes muscles and promotes the flow of circulation. It deepens your state, relaxes your mind and rejuvenates your spirit. It's a great technique to connect mind, body and spirit." 
 

~ Angelina Rodriguez, 200 hour graduate, in private practice

Explore the traditions and origins behind stone therapies and examine the energetic properties of various stones.  Students will acquire the skills to perform a deep, therapeutic, and unique treatment designed to fit into any holistic practice.  

 Students will learn:

• The history & philosophies of Hot Stone Massage
• Using the ancient traditions of Hot Stone Therapy
• Contraindications and safety
• Hot stone and Chakra work integration  

  "I really enjoyed learning about the relaxing and therapeutic effect of using hot stones for both a spa and healing setting. Fleur provided a very thorough understanding of how to prepare and use the stones combined with a Swedish massage format. I especially connected to the crystals and chakra stones and their use in balancing body energies."    

  ~Sara Sparato, 250 hour graduate

Free Intro: Feb 18 (Wed), 9-10:30am, or

Mar 20 (Fri), 5:30-7pm

Class: Feb 18,  25 (Wed) 9am-4:30pm, Mar 4 (Wed) 9am-5pm or

Mar 20 (Fri) 5:30-9:30pm, Mar 21 (Sat, Sun) 9:00am-6pm

Overnight accommodations available for weekend commuters 

Call to enroll (805) 966-5802

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 We are proud to announce that Sean Riehl, of Real Body Work Videos, is once again joining the fold.  Join us, as we welcome back one of our favorite teachers, to learn the essential skills of Myofacial Release & Orthopedic Massage.

Myofascial Release Techniques with Sean Riehl

This 60 hour course offers effective techniques for assessing and resolving myofascial pain syndromes, postural distortions, restrictions in range of motion and loss of muscle strength. The course will address the auricular anatomy and range of motion tests for each joint.    

Students will learn:

• Various techniques to resolve restriction patterns
• To assess restrictions through direct palpation
• SOAP note documentation & creating treatment plans
• How to apply myofascial release holds to mobilize the superficial and deep fascia.

Call to enroll (805) 966-5802

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 Come join us for a fun filled weekend of Pregnancy Massage! 

Spa employers are begging for more therapists trained in Pregnancy Massage.  Learn how to help pregnant women through the sacred process of carrying a child & a build foundation for your career.

Students will learn:

• Modified supine and side posture
• Massage techniques specific for each trimesters of pregnancy
• Anatomy and physiology of changes that occur during each trimester
• Deep tissue techniques to ease tension patterns related to pregnancy
• Postpartum Aruvredic massage techniques
   

Free Intro: Mar 13 (Fri), 5:30-7pm

Class: Mar 13 (Fri) 5:30-1:00pm Mar 14, 15 (Sat, Sun) 9am-6pm
Clinic: Mar 16 (Mon) 1:45-5:15pm or Mar 17 (Tue) 5:45-9:15pm

Call to enroll (805) 966-5802

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 For those interested in Reiki or Energy work, Medical Qigong offers self-healing exercises for establishing exceptional well-being in body, mind and spirit. 

Medical Qigong with Matthew Jones

This 20 hour course introduces how to correct physical and energetic imbalances. The exercises strengthen and regulate the internal organs, nervous system and immune systems as well as relieve pain, regulate hormones and release deep-seated emotions.    

Students will learn:

• Energy tonification, purgation and regulation of meridian channels
• Strengthening the body's protective energy field (Wei Qi)
• Five elements massage techniques
• How to analyze the Qi flow through the body
   

Free Intros: Mar 10 (Tue), 9-10:30am

Apr 10 (Fri), 9:30-11am

Class: Mar 10-Apr 7, 2015 (Tue) 9am-1pm

 or

Apr 10-12, 2015 (Fri-Sun) 9:30am-4:30pm

Call to enroll (805) 966-5802

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(4 months) DAYS:  Starting March 12th (Wed, Thu) 

(4 months) DAYS:  Starting April 8th (Wed, Thu) 

(4 months) EVENINGS: Starting June 3rd (Wed Thu)

300 Hour continuing 550 Massage Therapist

(6 months)   EVENINGS: Starting March 4th

(6 months)   WEEKDAYS: Starting February 18th

(10 months)   WEEKENDS: Starting April 10th

550 Hour Massage Therapist

(6 months) DAYS: Starting February 18th (Mon-Thu & additional wknds) 

(6 months) EVENINGS: Starting April 22nd (Wed, Thu) 

 200 Hour Medical Qigong Practitioner Program

WEEKENDS: Starting April 10th (Fri-Sun)

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