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ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
Click this link to view our new Calendar!!!

Includes CMT150 schedules and electives in an easy to use format.

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And it can be printed from home!!!

2008 Calendar 

 

 

 

Open Houses

 

Come to Hands on Healing Institute and meet us in person!!!

We invite all new students to come to one of our open houses to see the school and meet our friendly staff.

An informational overview of our philosophy and our beginner's massage program: CMT150 will be presented. Students are encouraged to ask plenty of questions. It is also a great opportunity to meet other new students and start forming friendships.

 

 

Open Houses are held on Fridays starting at 6:30pm and ending at approximately 7:15pm in our upstairs classroom.

 

Open House dates scheduled for 2009:

 

May 15th

June 12th

July 10th

August 14th

September 11th

October 16th

November 13th

December 11th

 

  

For detailed information on our Massage Therapy Programs

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NOTE:  If you find a class/classes you are interested in taking and would like to be put on our Elective Wait List, click here to email us: ELECTIVE WAIT LIST.

 

 

Advanced Electives for 2009

For most up-to-date schedules, click on our “Calendar” link at the bottom of page.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

Students must cancel at least two business days prior to class start date in order to receive a credit or refund.

 

“No Shows” are not eligible for a refund or credit.

 

Students who have paid for class and drop class (or miss hours) after start date will be allowed to audit the NEXT CLASS ONLY (at half price for the hours missed) or tutor with the instructor, but will receive no refund or credit.  If hours are not made up in next class, students will have to repeat the course at full tuition in order to receive their certificate.  Exceptions to this will be made at the discretion of the Director.

 

In order to receive certification, students may be required to complete and pass a written and/or practical test.

 

See our Elective Application for all information regarding elective Policies.

 

 

 

 

Hands on Healing Advanced Electives for 2009

 

JUNE

 

Focus on Fascia: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

7 hours                   Tuition $103

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

6/3 Wednesday 10am-6pm

Prerequisite:  Focus on Fascia I

 

Marketing Skills for the Bodyworker-TO BE RESCHEDULED

3 hours                   Tuition $47

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

6/4 Thursday 6:30-9:30pm

 

SUMMER SOULSTICE UNWINDING DANCE EXPERIENCE!

3 hours                   Suggested donation $5.00         

6/6 Saturday 6:30-9:30pm
Unwinding Dance Experience
Doors Open at 6:30PM, Dance lessons at 7:00PM, Dance experience 7-9pm
Hosted by: Frances, Mary Frances, Lisa and Anh

Craniosacral Unwinding Intro

6 hours                   Tuition $89

Instructor:  Bozena Barton

6/9 and 6/11 Tues and Thurs 6:30-9:30pm

 

Pregnancy/Infant Massage-TO BE RESCHEDULED

16 hours                 Tuition $229 + handout

Instructor: John McEnany

6/9 Tues, 6/10 Wed, 6/23 Tues and 6/24 Wed 9:30am-1:30pm OR 6:30-10:30pm

*Handout:  $10, from instructor in class

 

Tactile Massage-TO BE RESCHEDULED

20 hours                 Tuition $265

Instructor:  John McEnany

6/11-6/13 Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm (6/11 11am-6pm)

 

FREE CLASS!  Introduction to Modalities

2 hours                   Tuition FREE

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

6/12 Friday 7-9pm

Come learn about Frances’ FOF: Oscillations and Unwinding classes and EARN TWO CLOCK HOURS FREE!

 

Chair Massage I-A-TO BE RESCHEDULED

7 hours                   Tuition $106

Instructor:  Nora Stewart

6/14 Sunday 10am-6pm

Prerequisite:  Chair Massage I

*Tuition includes sanitary wipes and face cradle covers

 

Medical Terminology

9 hours                   Tuition $131 + text

Instructor:  Staff

6/15 Mon, 6/17 Wed and 6/22 Mon 10am-1pm or 6:30-9:30pm

Required text:  Trail Guide to the Body

Prerequisite for:  Anatomy & Kinesiology I-III and Anatomy & Physiology I-II

*This course only needs to be taken once

 

Advanced Swedish (Deep Spa)

35 hours                 Tuition $460

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

6/16-7/2 Tues and Thurs, 7/14-7/16 Tues and Thurs, AND 7/21 and 7/28 Tues 10am-2pm or 6:30-10:30pm (7/28 10am-1pm or 6:30-9:30pm)

 

Taking Care of Your Tools

4 hours                   Tuition $61

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

6/16 Tuesday 6-10pm

 

Anatomy I

25 hours                 Tuition $330 + texts

Instructor:  Staff

6/24 Wed 10am-2pm OR 6:30-10:30pm, then 6/29 Mon, 7/1 Wed AND 7/6-7/8 Mon-Wed AND 7/13 Mon 10am-1:30pm OR 6:30-10pm

Required texts:  Trail Guide to the Body, 3rd Edition, Trail Guide Student Handbook, 1st Edition, and Introduction to Massage Therapy, 2nd Edition

Prerequisite:  Medical Terminology

Prerequisite for:  Deep Tissue 1-4

 

Aromatherapy I  TO BE RESCHEDULED

8 hours                   Tuition $156.93

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

6/20 Saturday 10am-7pm

*Tuition includes 3 essential oils

 

Lymphatic Massage I

12 hours                 Tuition $173

Instructor:  Dan Cohen

6/28 and 7/5 Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm

 

JULY

 

Chair Massage 1-A

7 hours                   Tuition $106

Instructor: Nora Stewart

7/5 Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm

Prerequisite: Chair Massage I or equivalent

 

Advanced Skills Program

50 hours                 Tuition $300

Instructor: Andrea Schally/Staff

7/9-9/26 Lectures: 7/9 Thurs 6:30-8:30pm and 8/1, 8/22 and 9/12 Sat 2-6pm.  Clinics: 7/11-9/26 Sat 10am-1:30pm

Required text: Educated Heart $40.00

 

Contraindications

6 hours                   Tuition $89

Instructor:  Staff

7/9 and 7/23 Thurs 10am-1pm OR 6:30-9:30pm

**Recommended for State certification

 

Chair Massage II

28 hours                 Tuition $369

Instructors:  Frances Nicolais/Nora Stewart

7/10 Fri, 7/11 Sat, 7/17 Fri, 7/18 Sat, 7/31 Fri, 8/1 Sat, 8/7 Fri and 8/8 Sat 10am-1:30pm

Prerequisite:  Chair Massage I-A

 

Focus on Fascia: TMJ Conditions

7 hours                   Tuition $103

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

7/10 Friday 10am-6pm

Prerequisite:  Focus on Fascia I

 

Introduction to Fascial Anatomy

6 hours                   Tuition $89

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

7/12 Sunday 10am-5pm

Prerequisite for all Focus on Fascia courses, Trigger Point courses and Workout Companion Massage, and is recommended for Chair Massage III

 

Physiology I

25 hours                 Tuition $330 + texts

Instructor:  Staff

7/15-7/16 Wed-Thurs, 7/20 Mon, 7/22 Wed, 7/27 Mon AND 7/29-7/30 Wed-Thurs 10am-1:30pm OR 6:30-10pm (7/15 10am-2pm or 6:30-10:30pm)

Required texts:  Trail Guide to the Body, 3rd Edition, Trail Guide Student Handbook, 1st Edition, and Introduction to Massage Therapy, 2nd Edition

Prerequisite:  Medical Terminology

Prerequisite for:  Deep Tissue 1-4

 

Trigger Points I: Axial Body (formerly Trigger Points II)

14 hours                 Tuition $201

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

7/19 and 7/26 Sunday 10am-6pm

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Fascial Anatomy

 

Focus on Fascia: Arthritis/Joint Pain

7 hours                   Tuition $115

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

7/24 Friday 10am-6pm

**Tuition includes 1 ml. Ginger Essential Oil

Prerequisite:  Focus on Fascia I

 

 

Aromatherapy I

8 hours                   Tuition $157.29

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

6/26 Saturday 10am-7pm

*Tuition includes 3 essential oils

 

 

Focus on Fascia II

21 hours                 Tuition $278

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

7/27-7/31 and 8/10-8/14 Mon, Wed and Fri 2-5:30pm

Prerequisite:  Focus on Fascia I

 

AUGUST

 

Ear/Hand/Foot Reflexology

28 hours                 Tuition $369

Instructor:  Stefanie Sabounchian

8/4 Tues, 8/6 Thurs, 8/11 Tues, 8/18 Tues, 8/20 Thurs, 8/25 Tues, 8/27 Thurs and 9/1 Tues 6:30-10pm

 

Focus on Fascia: Scar Tissue

6 hours                   Tuition $114

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

8/7 Friday 10am-5pm

**Tuition includes 1 fl. oz. Aromatherapy blend for scar tissue

Prerequisite:  Focus on Fascia I

 

Focus on Fascia: Breast Care

7 hours                   Tuition $128

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

8/21 Friday 10am-6pm

**Tuition includes 1 fl. oz Aromatherapy blend for cancer recovery

Prerequisite:  Focus on Fascia I

 

LomiLomi Fundamentals

14 hours                 Tuition $201

Instructor:  Robert Garza

8/22 and 8/29 Saturday 10am-6pm

 

Deep Tissue Fundamentals

6 hours                   Tuition $89 + text

Instructor:  Eloise Albrecht

8/30 Sunday 10am-5pm

Prerequisite for:  Deep Tissue I-IV

 

SEPTEMBER

 

Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery Massage

12 hours                 Tuition $173 + handout

Instructor:  John McEnany

9/1 Tues, 9/2 Wed, 9/15 Tues and 9/16 Wed 10am-1pm OR 6:30-9:30pm

*Handout:  $10, available from instructor in class

 

Focus on Fascia: Therapeutic Stretching

14 hours                 Tuition $237

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

9/3, 9/10, 9/17 and 9/24 Thursday 6:30-10pm

Tuition includes Myofascial Stretching Book and fascia ball

**This class is open to everyone and can be helpful for those suffering from fibromyalgia

 

Vibration & Sound Therapy

7 hours                   Tuition $103

Instructor:  Mary Frances Spencer

9/5 Saturday 10am-6pm

**This class is open to everyone**

 

Taking Care of Your Tools

4 hours                   Tuition $61

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

9/6 Saturday 6-10pm

 

Medical Terminology

9 hours                   Tuition $131 + text

Instructor:  Staff

9/8 Mon, 9/10 Wed and 9/14 Mon 10am-1pm OR 6:30-9:30pm

Required text:  Trail Guide to the Body, 3rd Edition

Prerequisite for:  Anatomy & Kinesiology I-III and Anatomy & Physiology I-II

*This course only needs to be taken once

 

Advanced Swedish (Deep Spa)

35 hours                 Tuition $460

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

9/9 Wed and 9/11 Fri, then 9/15-10/6 Tues and Thurs 10am-2pm OR 6:30-10:30pm (10/6 10am-1pm OR 6:30-9:30pm)

 

Chair Massage I-A

7 hours                   Tuition $106

Instructor:  Nora Stewart

9/12 Saturday 10am-6pm

Prerequisite:  Chair Massage I

*Tuition includes sanitary wipes and face cradle covers

 

Aromatherapy I

8 hours                   Tuition $156.93

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

9/13 Sunday 10am-7pm

*Tuition includes 3 essential oils

 

Deep Tissue 3: Neck/Back

25 hours                 Tuition $330

Instructor:  Eloise Albrecht

9/13, 9/20,10/11 and 10/18 Sunday 10am-5pm (10/18 10am-6pm)

Prerequisites:  Deep Tissue Fundamentals, Anatomy I and Physiology I

Recommended text: Deep Tissue Massage: A Visual Guide to Techniques by Art Riggs

 

Anatomy I

25 hours                 Tuition $330 + texts

Instructor:  Staff

9/16 Wed 10am-2pm OR 6:30-10:30pm, then 9/21-10/7 Mon and Wed 10am-1:30pm OR 6:30-10pm

Required texts:  Trail Guide to the Body, 3rd Edition, Trail Guide Student Handbook, 1st Edition, and Introduction to Massage Therapy, 2nd Edition

Prerequisite:  Medical Terminology

Prerequisite for:  Deep Tissue 1-4

 

Introduction to Fascial Anatomy

6 hours                   Tuition $89

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

9/19 Saturday 10am-5pm

Prerequisite for all Focus on Fascia courses, Trigger Point II and Workout Companion Massage, and is recommended for Chair Massage III

 

FREE CLASS!  Introduction to Modalities

2 hours                   Tuition FREE

Instructor:  John McEnany

9/25 Friday 7-9pm

Come learn about John’s Touch for Health and Pregnancy/Infant Massage courses and EARN TWO CLOCK HOURS FREE!

 

Focus on Fascia III

21 hours                 Tuition $278

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

9/26, 10/3 and 10/10 Saturday 10am-6pm

Prerequisite:  Focus on Fascia II

 

OCTOBER

 

Advanced Skills Program

50 hours                 Tuition $300 + text

Instructor:  Andrea Schally/Logan Rardin

10/1-12/19 Lectures:  7/9 Thurs 6:30-8:30pm and 10/24, 11/14, 12/5 Sat 2-6pm.  Clinics:  10/3-12/19 Sat 10am-1:30pm

Required text: Educated Heart $40.00

 

Restorative Yoga for Bodyworkers

2 hours                   Tuition $33

Instructor:  Mary Frances Spencer

10/1 Thursday 7-9pm

**This class is open to everyone

 

FREE CLASS!  Introduction to Modalities

2 hours                   Tuition FREE

Instructor:  Bozena Barton

10/2 Friday 6:30-8:30pm

Come meet Bozena and learn about her Massage Jobs: How to Get Them and Succeed, Craniosacral, and Craniosacral Unwinding classes and EARN TWO CLOCK HOURS FREE!

 

Expressive Movement

3 hours                   Tuition $47

Instructor:  Mary Frances Spencer

10/4 Sunday 2-5pm

**This class is open to everyone**

 

Physiology 1

25 hours                 Tuition $330 + texts

Instructor:  Staff

10/8 Thurs 10am-2pm OR 6:30-10:30pm, then 10/12-10/22 Mon, Wed and Thurs 10am-1:30pm OR 6:30-10pm

Required texts:  Trail Guide to the Body, 3rd Edition, Trail Guide Student Handbook, 1st Edition, and Introduction to Massage Therapy, 2nd Edition

Prerequisite:  Medical Terminology

Prerequisite for:  Deep Tissue 1-4

 

Massage My Therapist, Please! Workshop

3 hours                   Fee $75/couple

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

10/9 Friday 6:30-9:30pm

**This is a non-CEU workshop**

 

Contraindications

6 hours                   Tuition $89

Instructor:  Staff

10/13 and 10/20 Tues 10am-1pm OR 6:30-9:30pm

**Recommended for State certification

 

Craniosacral Massage

24 hours                 Tuition $317

Instructor:  Bozena Barton

10/27 Tues and 10/29 Thurs 6:30-10:30pm, 11/1 Sun 10am-5pm, 11/5 Thurs 6:30-10:30pm AND 11/8 Sun 10am-5pm

 

NOVEMBER

 

Touch for Health I

14 hours                 Tuition $201 + text

Instructor:  John McEnany

11/10 Tues, 11/11 Wed, 11/24 Tues and 11/25 Wed 10am-1:30pm OR 6:30-10pm

Required text:  Touch for Health by John Thie, DC $31.34 incl. tax

 

Massage Jobs: How to Get Them and Succeed!

12 hours                 Tuition $173

Instructor:  Bozena Barton

11/17 Tues and 11/19 Thurs 6:30-10:30pm AND 11/22 Sun 12-4:30pm

 

Deep Tissue 4: Abdomen/Pelvis

25 hours                 Tuition $330

Instructor:  Eloise Albrecht

11/22, 12/6 and 12/13 10am-5pm AND 12/20 10am-6pm Sundays

Prerequisites:  Any two of Deep Tissue 1-3, Anatomy I and Physiology I

 

Tactile Massage

20 hours                 Tuition $265

Instructor:  John McEnany

11/27-11/29 Fri-Sun 10am-6pm (11/27 11am-6pm)

 

 

DECEMBER

 

Chair Massage I-A

7 hours                   Tuition $106

Instructor:  Nora Stewart

12/6 Sunday 10am-6pm

Prerequisite:  Chair Massage I (CMT)

*Tuition includes sanitary wipes and face cradle covers

 

Taking Care of Your Tools

4 hours                   Tuition $61

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

12/9 Friday 6-10pm

 

Aromatherapy I

8 hours                   Tuition $156.93

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

12/12 Saturday 10am-7pm

*Tuition includes 3 essential oils

 

Introduction to Fascial Anatomy

6 hours                   Tuition $89

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

12/13 Saturday 10am-5pm

Prerequisite for all Focus on Fascia courses, Trigger Point II and Workout Companion Massage, and is recommended for Chair Massage III

 

 

 

 

 

Rev. 6/26/09

 

 

 

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