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Board Preparation - 26 hours: Students are introduced to the the process of registering for and completing the the two National Board Exams Students take practice examinations and review pertinent materials with an an emphasis on on on Anatomy Physiology and Pathology Hot Rocks Massage – 15 hours: This is is more than just an an introductory course Upon completion students are capable of providing a a a a a a 1 5 hour hour and and 2 hour hour session using hot and and cold stones You will learn H S S /C S S sinus treatments using stones stones & & essential oils stone stone stone layouts when & & how to to to to to incorporate stones stones into your treatment treatment work work using stones for deep relaxation & meditative work work Chair Massage for Marketing – 15 hours: This course teaches basic techniques of chair massage 5-10 and 15 minute routines are demonstrated and practices Chair massage can be offered on-site at at at many locations Marketing strategies for client recruitment from chair to practice are are shared with the students Cupping Basics for Manual Therapists – 8 hours: Most therapists use pressure created by their fingers wrists and body weight Massage cupping uses suction created by cups to provide a a a a a a a negative pressure The therapist is is able to to work deeply without much effort on on on ischemic tissues to to support resolution of chronic holding patterns in the tissues Available as as Online class 25
THE THE BERKANA INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPY
250-Hour Advanced Certification Program
in in the Berkana Method of Mindful Expressionism®
Bodywork Lab - 140 hours: Student learn and exchange an an an an advanced technical survey of of the the entire human body in in the the Berkana Method of of Mindful Expressionism®
Meditation and Mindfulness Practice – 45 hours: Students cultivate their sitting practice through group meditation
Artistic Flow – 45 hours: Students explore creative expressionism through various forms of artistic interaction including music sculpture dance painting and a a a a a a dedicated yoga practice Practicum and Assistant Instruction – 20 hours: Students work with basic program students and instructors in in the classroom classroom as as as as a a a a a a a a classroom classroom assistant in in order to cultivate teaching skills