Body Healing Arts Program   Prerequisite: completion of the 4 month Personal Well Being Program which takes place each February-May & September-December. Body Healing Arts is a 14 module program taking place over 12 months and is offered annually beginning January of each year. Tuition is $8560.00 and includes a massage table, all required course materials and FREE on site in-door camping for the first 7-9 registrants. Meals are on your own. The tuition for the Personal Well Being program ($1450) + the tuition for the Body Healing Arts program ($8560) = $10010. You may receive a $750 discount  when paying the entire tuition upfront. You submit a  $600 deposit with your signed enrollment agreement and then pay the $8660 balance of the tuition 30 days before the course begins. or You may submit a $600 deposit with your signed enrollment agreement and then 16 monthly payments of $584.00. Monthly payments are made via automatic withdrawals from your checking or savings  account or credit card. The enrollment agreement is a contract for the schedule of classes, agreement with school policies, and guaranteed complete payment of the tuition with the understanding of the specific payment terms. The contract is irrevocable and nonrefundable once signed. Off site lodging and meals are on your own. All students have use of the campus kitchen for food preparation and storage. Please click here to submit an application.

Body Healing Arts 1-3: Anatomy & Physiology 1, 2, & 3 and Circulatory Massage

The three modules of Anatomy and Physiology have been specifically designed to give students a thorough understanding of the structure and function of the human body. An experiential “hands-on” approach and the incorporation of kinesthetic, visual, and auditory learning methods insure that this knowledge can be recognized by students in their own bodies as well as in the bodies of their clients. Integral to the learning process are kinesiology exercises to anchor body awareness and correct body mechanics (grounding, weight shift, vertical and omnidirectional expansion, breath and relaxation). Taught by Carol Mauer   This 3 course series is available with 30 hours CE credit each course.   A&P 1: January 9-12, 2010   8 AM Saturday through 7 PM Tuesday Tuition: $350 30 days in advance / $450 less than 30 days advance  Course materials are extra. FREE on site lodging option, as available - call 800-874-0905 for info or to register    A&P 2: Jan 30-Feb 2, 2010   8 AM Saturday through 7 PM Tuesday Tuition: $350 30 days in advance / $450 less than 30 days advance  FREE on site lodging option, as available - call 800-874-0905 for info or to register    A&P 3: February 20-23, 2010   8 AM Saturday through 7 PM Tuesday Tuition: $350 30 days in advance / $450 less than 30 days advance  FREE on site lodging option, as available - call 800-874-0905 for info or to register

January & February  - annually

Body Healing Arts 4: Temple Style Lomi Lomi Massage

In Heartspire / Temple Style lomilomi, the bodies, minds and spirits of the practitioner and the recipient dance together. In this course you will learn to flow with graceful hands and forearms, to use your bodyweight to easily create depth, and to create a bodywork session that leaves your client feeling embraced by the ocean, rocked, stretched, lengthened, and revitalized. Kim will lay a foundation by teaching the metaphysical story of the body, and by using prayer and intention to help the inner Father, Mother and Child align. You will learn a full body lomilomi massage which can help clients to free feelings stored in their bodies on multiple levels, to release pain and restriction in their muscles, joints, and organs, and to simply and deeply rest. Taught by Kim Hartley   This course is available with 30 hours CE credit.   Heartspire / Temple Style Lomilomi Massage: March 13-16, 2010   8 AM Saturday through 7 PM Tuesday Tuition: $350 30 days in advance / $450 less than 30 days advance  FREE on site lodging option, as available - call 800-874-0905 for info or to register

March - annually

Body Healing Arts 5: Deep Tissue Massage

This four-day class can best be described as master level instruction in Circulatory Massage. The emphasis is on cross fiber friction techniques that effectively break up adhesions and release the knots that clients have built up over the years. Students will gain precise knowledge about the specific areas where tension typically is stored and carried in the musculature. The instruction will include techniques for: necks, shoulders, gluteal muscles, the piriformis and deep lateral hip rotators, hamstrings, calf muscles, arms and hands. In addition, students will be shown self care techniques for their hardworking hands. Taught by Annie Henson   This course is available with 30 hours CE credit.   Deep Tissue Massage: April 10-14, 2010   8 AM Saturday through 7 PM Tuesday Tuition: $350 30 days in advance / $450 less than 30 days advance  FREE on site lodging option, as available - call 800-874-0905 for info or to register

April - annually

Body Healing Arts 6-7: Neuromuscular Therapy 1 & 2

Neuromuscular Therapy is rooted in a few assumptions about the relationship between the nervous system and the muscular system. Treatment focuses on improving circulation to ischemic tissues, finding and deprogramming the referral patterns of trigger points, addressing soft tissue involvement in nerve entrapments, and dealing with the bigger picture in terms of posture and biomechanics as well as the role of personal behavior in perpetuating pain and facilitating healing. Neuromuscular Therapy provides the bodywork practitioner with powerful tools to use with clients in pain due to injury, overuse or postural imbalances.  Taught by Mary Mell   This 2 course series is available with 30 hours CE credit each course.   NMT 1: May 1-4, 2010   8 AM Saturday through 7 PM Tuesday Tuition: $350 30 days in advance / $450 less than 30 days advance  FREE on site lodging option, as available - call 800-874-0905 for info or to register    NMT 2: May 22-25, 2010  8 AM Saturday through 7 PM Tuesday Tuition: $350 30 days in advance / $450 less than 30 days advance  FREE on site lodging option, as available - call 800-874-0905 for info or to register

May - annually

Body Healing Arts 8: Sensory Repatterning

Sensory Repatterning is a unique style of kinesthetic bodywork that involves manipulation of the muscles and connective tissues, while artfully moving a client’s passive body through its range of motion. A combination of rocking, cradling, undulating and slow motions is also utilized. This bodywork therapy  interacts with the muscle tonus and sensory systems for the purpose of enhancing health, providing muscular relaxation, increasing range of motion, reducing stress, relieving pain and improving circulation. Sensory Repatterning may facilitate change on the physical, emotional, mental and energetic levels as the body/mind is invited to reconnect with its core and move through life with more freedom and joy. Sensory Repatterning 1 introduces the main principles through lecture, demonstration, exploration, and supervised hands-on practice. Students learn to do a basic fifty-minute session. Taught by Elizabeth Jacobowitz   This course is available with 30 hours CE credit.   Sensory Repatterning: June 12-15, 2010   8 AM Saturday through 7 PM Tuesday Tuition: $350 30 days in advance / $450 less than 30 days advance  FREE on site lodging option, as available - call 800-874-0905 for info or to register

June - annually

Body Healing Arts 9-10: Tuina, Chinese Massage, for Structural Disorders 1 & 2

This course, in two modules, will familiarize the student with the 2000-year-old medical science of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Beginning with the fundamental concept of Yin/Yang, we will progress to the Theory of Five Elements, exploring, experiencing and influencing the ebb and flow of Qi (chi), the body’s vital force. Our primary focus is on learning acu-points, meridians and hand techniques which are then applied to various treatments for structural disorders. Commonly used acupoints on the meridians will be located and palpated, with indications and functions for their use discussed. In addition, external application of certain traditional modalities such as moxibustion, cupping and liniments will be introduced. Taught by Maggie Miller   This 2 course series is available with 30 hours CE credit each course.   Tuina 1: July 10-13, 2010  8 AM Saturday through 7 PM Tuesday Tuition: $350 30 days in advance / $450 less than 30 days advance  FREE on site lodging option, as available - call 800-874-0905 for info or to register    Tuina 2: August 14-17, 2010   8 AM Saturday through 7 PM Tuesday Tuition: $350 30 days in advance / $450 less than 30 days advance  FREE on site lodging option, as available - call 800-874-0905 for info or to register

July & August - annually

Body Healing Arts 11: Seitai Shiatsu Lymph Drainage Massage

The word Shiatsu, meaning "finger pressure" is used to describe a general system of Japanese bodywork, with many sub-categories. Seitai, translated as "full body" is a specific form of Shiatsu that incorporates circulatory type rubbing and friction strokes to promote the circulation of blood and lymph fluids. Focused abdominal massage is integral to the form, but the precise use of acupoints is not strongly emphasized. Seitai Shiatsu is a tonifying massage, meaning that it stimulates energy and moves fluids. Taught by Mary Root   This course is available with 30 hours CE credit.   Seitai Shiatsu:  September 18-21, 2010   8 AM Saturday through 7 PM Tuesday Tuition: $350 30 days in advance / $450 less than 30 days advance  FREE on site lodging option, as available - call 800-874-0905 for info or to register

September - annually

Body Healing Arts 12: Traditional Therapeutic Thai Massage - Level 1

Traditional Thai Massage is a beautiful and elegant healing modality which dates back 2,500 years. The work consists of slow rhythmic compressions on the muscles, gentle rocking, deep flowing stretches (similar to assisted yogic asanas) and thumb presses on specific energetic pathways. The basic theory of the work is to open and create space within the body, balancing it and allowing it the freedom to move and work harmoniously. Traditional Thai Massage is performed in a quiet meditative atmosphere on a mat on the floor. The history of Traditional Thai Massage will be presented during this class, and a Thai Warm Up will be practiced at the beginning of each day to prepare students for their work. Taught by Barbara Neebel Meier   This  course is available with 30 hours CE credit .   Thai 1: October 9-12, 2010   8 AM Saturday through 7 PM Tuesday Tuition: $350 30 days in advance / $450 less than 30 days advance  FREE on site lodging option, as available - call 800-874-0905 for info or to register

October - annually

Body Healing Arts 13: Sacred Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones.  basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well. The heat is both deeply relaxing and helps tight muscles release. This course teaches the technique for massaging with hot stones and most importantly also teaches the sacred element of collaborating with the stones for the healing that will take place when being massaged with hot stones. Taught by Annie Henson   This  course is available with 30 hours CE credit .   Sacred Hot Stone Massage: November 13-16, 2010    8 AM Saturday through 7 PM Tuesday Tuition: $350 30 days in advance / $450 less than 30 days advance  FREE on site lodging option, as available - call 800-874-0905 for info or to register

November - annually

Body Healing Arts 14: Business & Professional Ethics

This course is designed to be fun and practical, assisting students in making a smooth transition from the classroom to their own clinic or meaningful career. Students will learn the importance of separating their personal and professional lives. The importance of self-care, time management, and professional ethical boundaries will be thoroughly explored along with the role people, personalities and relationships play in professional practice, whether in private business or in a clinical practice. Taught by Sue Betts   This course is available with 8 hours CE credit.   Business & Professional Ethics: December 11-14, 2010   8 AM Saturday through 7 PM Tuesday Tuition: $350 30 days in advance / $450 less than 30 days advance  FREE on site lodging option, as available - call 800-874-0905 for info or to register

December - annually