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"A wonderful experience... finally becoming a bodyworker was like a dream come true. I felt as though I was emerging into myself, discovering my truth, and truly recognizing for the first time that I was a healer… in essence I am reborn, my heart is open, and life is ever challenging and ever vibrant. I feel very blessed by the opportunity IPSB's techniques and wisdom brought into my life."

Ann Reed, MsT, LMT, Owner Can Can Massage, Old Pasadena


Massage Technician 150-hour Program

The 150-hour Massage Technician Program is the introduction to the field of massage and bodywork. It is the beginning of the self-exploration process and is the building block for further studies. At the end of this course, a Certificate of Completion is presented which fulfills the requirements to practice massage in most areas of California. (See Licensing for more information.) Scheduled Classes

The following coursework is included
in the Massage Technician 150-hour Program:

Massage Theory & Technique
Swedish Massage
Joint Mobilizations
Energy Balancing—Polarity
Self-Massage
Deep Circulatory Massage
Spa and Chiropractic styles of Massage
Seated Massage
Anatomy & Physiology
Movement Disciplines
Tai Qi Ch'uan
Sensory Awareness Exercises
Body Psychology
Holistic Philosophy
Communication Skills
Business and Marketing

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Massage Technician 150-hour Program

5-day Intensive

Monday–Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm 
(4 weeks)

4-day Intensive Monday–Thursday 9:00 am-6:00 pm
(4 weeks)
Saturday/Tuesday Saturdays 9:30 am-6:30 pm
& Tuesdays 6:30-10:30 pm (12 weeks)
Sunday/Wednesday

Sundays 9:30 am-6:30 pm
& Wednesdays 6:30-10:30 pm (12 weeks)

Days

Mon/Tues/Wed  9:00 am-1:00 pm
(3 days per week/12 weeks)
or

Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
(4 days per week/8 weeks)

Afternoons Tues/Wed/Thurs  2:00 - 6:00 pm 
(3 days per week/12 weeks)
Evenings

Monday & Thursday 6:30 - 10:30 pm
(2 evenings per week/16 weeks)

Evenings Plus Tues/Thurs 6:30-10:30 pm
& 5 select Saturdays 9:30 am-6:30 pm
(14 weeks)
Not all sechedules are offered every year. Class duration in terms of weeks may vary due to holidays. All of the above schedules are for the 150 hour Massage Technician, and curriculum is consistent, regardless of schedule. Scheduled Classes

Scheduled Massage Technician Classes