Holistic Massage Therapy Program
We have received approval from the state and county to resume classes in person.
We cannot guarantee the program can be completed within 1 year- we require a minimum of 4-6 students per class- occasionally, if an elective is NOT full, then we postpone it to the next available
Call (707) 630-3407 for an enrollment interview
Acupressure Massage :
72 Contact Hours
Learn oriental methods of stimulating Acupoints on the body to regulate Chi or Life Force.
Instructors: Kara Simpson, CMT#67469 & Andreina Torma CMT#59861
Depending on the color tier our county is in, this course will be taught either fully online, or in a hybrid model. This class will contain the remainder of the course that was put onhold in 2020 due to COVID-19.
January 19-Feb 18, 2021
MONDAY-THURSDAY 5:30-9:30 PM
Registration Deadline: January 11, 2020
Tuition: $1080
remaining course tuition for 2020 class cont. $720 for remaining 48 hours
Books: $47
The Business of Massage Therapy
8 contact hours
Instructor: Andreina Torma, CMT#59861
March 2 & 4, 2021
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-9:30 PM
Registration Deadline: February 22, 2021
Tuition: $150
materials:$10
Deep Tissue Massage
120 contact hours
Learn advanced techniques that are directed toward the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia.
Instructors: Hilary Miyagishima, CMT#7134 and Kara Simpson, CMT#67469
March 8-April 15, 2021
Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9:30pm
This class includes 3 Saturday sessions from 9-5:30 on 3/13, 3/27, and 4/10
Registration Deadline:February 24, 2021
Tuition: $1800
Books: $90
Deep Tissue Refresher Course for Graduates
This class is for students who have already taken Deep Tissue but are wanting to refresh their skills. No credit hours are issued for this class.
April5-April 15, 2021
Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9:30pm
Registration Deadline: March 24, 2021
Cost: $450
Lymphatic Compression Massage
56 Contact Hours
Learn advanced skills to strengthen the body’s own immune system through the use of systematic compression movements originated by Emil Vodder.
Instructor: Jewel McGuiness CMT#55856
July 7-29, 2021
Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9:30pm
Registration Deadline: June 28, 2021
Tuition $840
Massage Clinic
52 contact hours
Instructor: Hilary Miyagishima, CMT#7134
Learn about the day to day running of a massage practice and hands on work with the general public in a fully supervised setting. This class is scheduled throughout the year with the instructor in thirteen 4-hour classes.
Tuition: $650
Introduction to Neuromuscular Therapy
80 Contact Hours
An introduction into Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular treatment, Trigger Point Compression, including passive stretching, corrective exercises and deep tissue sculpting & stripping techniques.
Instructors: Kara Simpson, CMT#67469 & Andreina Torma CMT#59861
May 3-June 7, 2021
Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9:30pm
Registration Deadline: April 21, 2021
Tuition $1200
Books $80
This course is being offered at a discounted rate of $1000 as continuing education for any CMT who has completed their 500 hours. We replaced our Trigger Point course with this class in 2019, so we encourage all past students try this new course!
This class will contain the remainder of the course that was put on hold in 2020 due to COVID-19.
remaining tuition: $750
Start date for 2020 students: Thursday,May 13
Herbs and Oils in your Practice:
24 Contact Hours
Instructor: Jewel McGuiness CMT#55856
Learn how to make your own herbal medicines for use in your practice. This class will have a two week break in order for your oils to sit. You will come back after the break to strain your own oils and make wonderful things for yourself and your clients!
August 9 -11, 2021
Monday-Wednesday 5:30pm-9:30pm
August 27-28
Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 9-5:30pm
Registration Deadline: August 2, 2021
Tuition $360
Materials: TBD
Reflexology
16 Contact Hours
Learn the art and science of Zone Therapy or foot massage based on the idea that stimulation of specific points on the feet affect other areas and organs of the body.
Instructor: Hilary Miyagishima, CMT#7134
June 24-26, 2021
Thursday and Friday 5:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday 9am-5:30 pm
Registration Deadline: June 9, 2021
Tuition $240
Books: $21
On-Site Chair Massage:
6 Contact Hours
Learn concepts and techniques for professional on-site work. Introduced by David Palmer in 1982, for working in offices, fairs, shopping malls and other public places. As an introduction and alternative to table massage.
Instructor: Hilary Miyagishima, CMT#7134
May 1, 2021
Sat. 10am -4:30pm.
Registration Deadline: April 21, 2021
Tuition $125
Materials: $15
Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy
16 Contact Hours
Instructor: Kara Simpson, CMT#67469
2022 TBD
Wednesday and Thursday 5:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday 9am-5:30 pm
Registration Deadline:
Tuition $240
Prenatal Massage
32 Contact Hours
Instructor: Jewel McGuiness CMT#55856
2022 TBD
Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9:30pm
Registration Deadline:
Tuition $480
Introduction to Holistic Massage Therapy
This is our introductory class, and the prerequisite for all of our other programs.
Swedish:
144 hour program:
FALL Session 2021
Instructor: Hilary Miyagishima, CMT#7134 & Andreina Torma CMT#59861
September 27-December 8, 2021
Monday-Thursday 5:30-9:30 PM
Registration Deadline: September 13, 2022
This class will have a one week break the week of Thanksgiving 11/23-26
$2800 includes $250 non-refundable registration fee **$500 due at time of interview to reserve your spot
Advance registration , High School diploma/GED, OR College degree, & personal interview are required. You must have 90% attendance or arrange a make-up with an instructor at the rate of $25/hour.
COST FOR FULL PROGRAM (in 2021): $
Loving Hands is a private school, we reserve the right to accept/deny students based on the interview process for each individual course/elective
ABSENCE AND REFUND POLICIES ARE STATED IN OUR CATALOG
Licensed to Operate School #1200261 (Bureau Private Post Secondary Education), Since 1989. Licensed to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009"
Loving Hands Institute of Healing Arts is listed on the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) website as Approved school #SCH0011.