Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, July 6–August 3 • 9a–6p
This basic 100-hour Swedish massage course involves techniques that consist of long muscle strokes on the skin, using lotion or oils. The work is done on a massage table. Numerous protocols for a full body massage are covered along with body usage/mechanics, contraindications, tailoring sessions, and many more techniques. In each class, you will observe the teacher demonstrate techniques, practice on a partner, and then receive a massage from your partner. This process of seeing, doing, and experiencing allows you to learn each technique “inside and out.” The objective of this course is to teach the mechanics and techniques, as well as philosophy and spirit of massage, and to prepare you for a career in the field of massage.
This program-required class is an ideal starting point for students pursuing massage therapist certification.
It is a prerequisite for a large portion of the rest of our course catalog, including *Anatomy & Physiology: Human Structure & Movement.
Saturday, July 11 • 9a–6p
In addition to giving practitioners an opportunity to bring a fresh approach and a sense of innovation to their current practice, this 8-hour long course will introduce participants to the fundamentals necessary to build a strong foundation and an understanding of the philosophy of this world-renowned approach. Esalen® Institute has been fundamental in the influence and development of massage and therapy throughout the history of the “human potential” movement.
Dip your toes into the McKinnon classroom experience with this one-day elective — the perfect way to see if more involved classes might be a good fit for you!
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 14–September 3 • 6–10p
Shiatsu is an ancient Japanese healing art, based on the concepts of Chinese medicine, that incorporates stretching, medium to deep pressure techniques, rhythmic movements, and the use of various body tools to create wonderfully relaxing and restorative massage. The objective of this basic 64-hour course is to familiarize students with traditional floor Shiatsu in prone, supine, side-lying, and seated positions. Students will learn the meridians and the use of techniques to relieve stagnation and promote the free flow of qi (energy) in the body. Shiatsu is an extremely versatile modality, done over clothes, which can be practiced in virtually any setting. This class will prepare students to offer basic sessions and incorporate Shiatsu into their practice.
This core program class is a great starting point for students pursuing massage therapist certification, especially those interested in Eastern modalities.
It is a prerequisite for the 125-hour *Advanced Shiatsu class.
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