Bodywork Therapist Course
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250 Hours Level 3 Course
February 6 - June 18, 2012
Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 9:30pm with select Weekends (see schedule)
Instructor(s): Bodywork Therapist team
telephone: 415-474-4600
Course Overview
In the competitive marketplace, any massage practitioner soon recognizes the absolute necessity of having superior skills to differentiate themselves from the masses. Our next very popular Bodywork Therapist Course begins February 6, 2012 and offers students already holding their Fundamentals of Massage certificate and Advanced Massage certificate a clear path to reaching that higher level while at the same time earning more instructional hours.
Additional instruction in advanced techniques frequently required of today's massage professional broadens the range of skills and heightens the practitioner's ability to adapt to suit a clients needs and requests. At the mid-way point in this course, students will be able to apply, practice and refine newly learned techniques through participation in SFSM's student massage clinic.
This course is taught by a highly qualified staff of health care and career massage professionals with educations ranging from an Ortho-Bionomist and Orthopedic Surgeon to a Certified Advanced Rolfer and Chiropractor. This combination of influences creates a unique and resource filled learning environment for students that offers many different perspectives on the course material.
Course Objectives
- Advanced Deep Tissue Techniques Beginning with crucial client-assessment skills, range-of-motion work, and the correct use of knuckles, forearms and elbows, these classes address appropriate application of deep-tissue work throughout the body. The material presented is designed to be incorporated immediately in a full-body massage, allowing students to work deeply, safely, and with ease.
- Trigger Point Therapy This section will provide an in-depth study of structural trigger points and their practical applications in bodywork. Students will learn release modalities which utilize structural trigger points designed to facilitate release of muscle groups while minimizing stress on the practitioner. Also included will be body assessment and curative modalities for common ailments and injuries.
- Ortho-Bionomy© Ortho-Bionomy is a unique body therapy, using gentle and comfortable positioning of the clients body to facilitate the release of pain and tension. Ortho-Bionomy is incredibly effective for those "hard-to-release" places in the body. Ortho-Bionomy is completely painless for the client. It deeply integrates the mind/body connections. Fun and easy to learn, Ortho-Bionomy has wide practical application and can be used with any client.
- Anatomy The anatomy portion of this course brings the student into the world of anatomical relationships. You will touch, palpate, feel and study how the body fluidly moves. This material delves into the structural function of the body; bones, joints and muscles and how they interrelate. You will have the opportunity to integrate this deeper understanding of anatomy into hands-on bodywork techniques and case studies.
- Common Injuries This class will cover major injuries encountered in a massage practice, offering soft tissue strategies and rehabilitation suggestions. Main areas of injury to be covered include: ankle, knee, hamstrings, rotator cuff, tennis elbow, and over-use of the wrist. In addition to treatment plans, we will cover contraindications for massage, and exercises for flexibility and strength.
- Introduction to Cranial Sacral "Working with subtle modalities" The totality of the human being exists on many levels simultaneously: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Conventional massage training primarily addresses the physical dimensions, the body we can touch. This two day experiential portion of the course is designed to take the therapist into the unseen world of the subtle body. The anatomy of the human energy field will be introduced from a variety of perspectives and techniques. The practitioner will learn to find and work with the various pulses of the body, to cultivate inner stillness of presence, and will be introduced to the chakra system and to various systems of energy healing.
- Building a Successful Practice This is an interactive part of the curriculum designed specifically to help our Bodywork Therapist course students clarify their business vision and goals, develop stronger communication skills, and market their practice effectively. Through individual assignments and group activities, you will learn how to shape, manage, finance and promote "the practice of your dreams."
- Integration & Massage Clinic Experience In this series of classes, and through participation in SFSM's student massage clinic, students will learn to integrate a variety of techniques, honing their craft and learning to tailor a session that is unique to their client. The student gets an incredible amount of real hands-on time to practice, create and explore in a safe environment with lots of one-on-one coaching and a supportive group discussions.
| Registration | STRF | Books | Tuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75.00 | $7.50 | $135.00 | $3532.50 | $3750.00* |
The San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork has a variety of student loan and financial assistance opportunities available depending on your needs and preferences. Please call to discuss your options and to determine eligibility.
* Price represents actual tuition and does not include loan origination, administrative, and other tuition assistance/student loan fees. Please call for more details.