Bear Heart
School of Massage
Where Education Meets Intuition
Training in Therapeutic Massage, Bodywork & Movement
* (formerly Bear Mountain, same great programs & instructors)
Next Start Date
May/June 2010
Application Deadline
May 1, 2010
Program Introduction
Faculty
Partial Independent Learning
School Classroom & Practical Rooms
Independent Learning Program Highlights
Certified Massage Therapist Programs
Descriptions, Cost and Course Lists
Advanced Level, Specialty Massage Programs
Descriptions, Cost and Course Lists
Complimentary & Alternative Healing Programs
Program Introduction
Every program offered at Bear Mountain School of Massage was designed and created by the founder and owner, Sheryl Daniel. Sheryl has immense experience with many different healing modalities that is evident in her classes and programs. As an instructor herself for over 20 years, she understands the importance of well rounded, meticulously designed courses to bring out the infinite possibilities in every student. Personal and professional connections in the healing and education community also provided the invaluable expertise and input that created the exciting education programs taught at Bear Mountain School of Massage. Many thanks to my supportive and fabulous colleagues and especially Paul Witt, one of our fabulous instructors.
Bear Mountain School of Massage does not mix the professional business of a salon or clinic to distract us from our commitment to giving our students the best learning experience possible and our complete, undivided attention. All clinic and spas have their own way of doing things and if you learn only one way, their way, you will be at a disadvantage in your employment search and private practice building after graduation.
Faculty
Bear Mountain School of Massage’s outstanding instructors include professionals from the many different areas of instruction including: massage therapists, movement therapists, chiropractors, personal trainers, reflexologists, aromatherapists, yoga instructors, and a host of other holistic health disciplines. The faculty are required to have, or have had, their own private practices or have worked in their field of specialty for at least 5 years, many have been practicing for over 14 years and some over 25 years. Training in instruction, teaching and learning methods, and standards of curriculum fosters cohesion between individual instructors and subsequently each program. This cohesion creates a learning community of talented, passionate instructors who desire to grow in their own knowledge and to continually improve their teaching abilities.
Paul Witt was actually Sheryl’s instructor, oh so many winters ago. Paul’s passion about therapeutic massage, bodywork, movement, Sustainability, and the human form makes him an invaluable addition to the faculty. His contribution to the massage profession by training aware massage therapists excited about how they can assist their clients, in only the way he can, makes him an exceptional instructor in every possible way.
Partial Independent Learning Program
Bear Mountain School of Massage has a partial independent learning and partial residence program. Many classes have theoretical components that are “independent learning” or “self-study”. The independent modules are intended to let students get first exposure to foundational information and test memorization skills of that information to maximize time in class with instructors.
School Classroom and Facility
Our classroom space is consciously chosen to be a low stress environment, with a professional, warm and relaxing feel to inspire, uplift, and enhance learning, healing, change, and growth. We have small classes and our classroom is just perfect for what we are doing. It is an easy to find location with ample, well lit parking. The school is within walking distance to many restaurants in old town
Independent Learning Program & Campus Highlights
· Lower cost for program
· Lower overall costs for attending school-since some of the course theory will be independent learning, students will reduce the costs for gas and child care and income lost for time off from work
· Classroom space has all the necessary equipment: massage tables, oils and lotions, blankets, pillows and bolsters, basic class materials and supplies, a full skeleton, anatomy posters, reference materials, DVD player, projector, and free wireless internet.
· Library access and in class library that includes current massage and healing books and periodicals
· Energy efficient, healthy, & environmentally friendly products are used. We Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle!
Certified Massage Therapist Programs
Essential Massage Program
The Essential Massage program is for all students who have a desire to work with clients who want the relaxing, health enhancing benefits of massage with some exposure to the clinical aspects of bodywork. When clients see the massage therapist as a valuable part of their wellness program they stay even when money is tight, like in today's economy. It is deeply satisfying work and very rewarding to have a lifelong impact on the joy of daily living for your clients. Bear Mountain School of Massage teaches Sheryl’s unique way of blending relaxation and therapeutic techniques that really make a difference on an ongoing basis for regular clients. The Essential program includes courses that instruct the student techniques at an introductory skill level. The exposure to a wide variety of techniques in just an introductory format makes this program very competitive while keeping the emphasis on the relaxation, clinical and holistic bodywork courses, and wellness practice development. Subjects covered will include basic relaxation massage, advanced techniques in clinical massage, holistic healing and remedies, the mind-body connection, therapeutic relationship and ethics, and a business class to ensure success. This program is an effective combination of hands-on techniques, science, therapeutic methodology and business success. The Essential Massage Program will provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to: achieve excellence in the field of massage therapy, seek
Complete this program in 5 months for the full time enrollment and 8 months for part time enrollment.
Essential Massage Program*: 525 Hours
Full Time & Part Time Total Program Cost $4,151.
Application Fee $50.
Registration Fee $150.
Classroom, Books, & Supplies Fees $1,300.
Tuition $2,651.
Essential Massage Program Class List
(*changes pending administrative approval by the DPOS)
Massage I: Whole Body Massage
Massage II-Beyond the Basics: Clinical Massage Therapy
Massage III: Integrative Massage
Mothering the Mother: Prenatal, Labor, & Infant Massage
Therapeutic Movement
Facilitated Stretching
Therapeutic Chair Massage
Psychophysiology of the Mind-Body Connection
Holistic Nutrition and Herbal Health
Foundations in Aromatherapy: Healing with Essential Oils
Business Mastery: Creating a Thriving Career
Form & Function of the Human Body: A&P & Pathology I
Form & Function of the Human Body: A&P & Pathology II
Bodies in Motion: Kinesiology
Essential Massage Practical Hours
Therapeutic Massage Program
The Therapeutic Massage program is for mature students who have a strong desire to work with clients who deal with the challenging issues of chronic pain, tension and injury as well as the relaxing, health enhancing benefits of massage. An emotional maturity is required of therapeutic students that will allow therapists to relate to a broader client base rather than only, the ever so yummy, relaxation and stress reduction aspects of massage therapy. When clients see the massage therapist as a valuable part of their wellness program they stay even when money is tight, like in today's economy. It is deeply satisfying work and very rewarding to have a lifelong impact on the joy of daily living for your clients. Bear Mountain School of Massage teaches Sheryl’s unique way of blending relaxation and holistic, therapeutic techniques that really make a difference on an ongoing basis for regular clients. Adding to the techniques in the Essential Massage Program, this program includes the Structural Release series for long lasting change for clients and greater marketability for the therapist. For the career minded student the Therapeutic Massage program is the best choice. The Therapeutic program includes courses that instruct techniques at an intermediate skill level. The exposure to a wide variety of techniques in more than just an introductory format makes this program very competitive while keeping the emphasis on therapeutic bodywork courses and therapeutic practice development. Subjects covered will include basic relaxation massage, advanced techniques in clinical massage, holistic healing and remedies, the mind-body connection, advanced soft tissue release protocols and programs, a business class to ensure success, and therapeutic relationship and ethics. This program is an effective combination of hands-on techniques, science, advanced therapeutic methodology, and business success. The Therapeutic Massage Program will provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to: achieve excellence in the field of massage therapy, seek
Complete this program in approximately 9 months with full time enrollment and 13.5 months for part time enrollment. There is an additional fee for insurance for programs lasting longer than 12 months.
Therapeutic Massage Program*: 815 Hours
Full Time Total Program Cost $5,844.
Application Fee $50.
Registration Fee $150.
Classroom, Books, & Supplies Fees $1,800.
Tuition $3,844.
Therapeutic Massage Program Class List
(*changes pending administrative approval by the DPOS)
Massage I: Whole Body Massage
Massage II-Beyond the Basics: Clinical Massage Therapy
Massage III: Integrative Massage
Mothering the Mother-Prenatal, Labor, & Infant Massage
Therapeutic Movement
Facilitated Stretching
Therapeutic Chair Massage
Psychophysiology of the Mind-Body Connection
Holistic Nutrition and Herbal Health
Foundations in Aromatherapy: Healing with Essential Oils
Business Mastery: Creating a Thriving Career
Form & Function of the Human Body: A&P & Pathology I
Form & Function of the Human Body: A&P & Pathology II
Bodies in Motion: Kinesiology
Holistic Structural Release: Theory & Assessment
HSR Trigger Point Therapy
HSR Muscle Energy Technique
HSR Direct Release Myofascial Technique
HSR Dynamic Neuromuscular Release
HSR Positional Release
Holistic Structural Release Integration
Internal Organ Manipulation
Therapeutic Massage Practical Hours
Therapeutic Massage Research Project
Holistic Massage Therapist Program
The Holistic Massage program is for adventurous, holistically minded, and mature students who have a strong desire to delve into holistic bodywork and healing theory to do more than just traditional bodywork while working with clients who deal with the challenging issues of chronic pain, tension, injury and dis-ease. An emotional maturity and holistic openness is required of the Holistic student that will allow therapists to relate to a broader client base rather than only, the ever so yummy, relaxation and stress reduction, basic pain relief aspects of massage therapy. When clients see the massage therapist as a valuable part of their holistic wellness program the bodywork becomes an integral part of their commitment to continued wellness. It is very satisfying work and very rewarding to have a lifelong impact on the joy of daily living for your clients with a unique holistic understanding. Bear Mountain School of Massage teaches Sheryl’s unique way of blending relaxation and therapeutic techniques that really make a difference on an ongoing basis for regular clients. Those techniques make up the Holistic Structural Release series included in the Holistic Massage program as well as additional bodywork techniques to enhance the body’s natural healing process beyond muscle pain. For the holistically career minded student the Holistic Massage program is the best choice.
The Holistic program includes courses that instruct techniques at an advanced skill level with a holistic emphasis. The exposure to a wide variety of techniques in more than just an introductory format makes this program very competitive while keeping the emphasis on the holistic courses and holistic business development. Subjects covered will include basic relaxation massage, advanced techniques in clinical massage, holistic healing and remedies, the mind-body connection, advanced soft tissue release protocols and programs, nutritional consulting that supports common musculoskeletal issues, a business classes to ensure success, and therapeutic relationship and ethics, a variety of Oriental and Ayurvedic bodywork methods, reflexology and lymphatic massage. This program is an excellent combination of hands-on techniques, science, holistic methodology and business success.
The Holistic Massage Therapist Program will provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to: achieve excellence in the field of massage therapy, seek
This program can be completed in 11 months with full time enrollment and 16 months for part time enrollment. There is an additional fee for insurance for programs lasting longer than 12 months.
Holistic Massage Program*: 1050 Hours
Full Time Total Program Cost $7,286.
Application Fee $50.
Registration Fee $150.
Classroom, Books, & Supplies Fees $2,200.
Tuition $4,886.
Holistic Massage Program Class List
(* changes pending administrative approval by the DPOS)
Massage I: Whole Body Massage
Massage II-Beyond the Basics: Clinical Massage Therapy
Massage III: Integrative Massage
Mothering the Mother-Prenatal, Labor, & Infant Massage
Therapeutic Movement
Facilitated Stretching
Therapeutic Chair Massage
Psychophysiology of the Mind-Body Connection
Holistic Nutrition and Herbal Health
Foundations in Aromatherapy: Healing with Essential Oils
Business Mastery: Creating a Thriving Career
Form & Function of the Human Body: A&P & Pathology I
Form & Function of the Human Body: A&P & Pathology II
Bodies in Motion: Kinesiology
Holistic Structural Release: Theory & Assessment
HSR Trigger Point Therapy
HSR Muscle Energy Technique
HSR Direct Release Myofascial Technique
HSR Dynamic Neuromuscular Release
HSR Positional Release
Holistic Structural Release Integration
Internal Organ Manipulation
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology I: Bodywork for the Sole
Acupressure Massage: Shiatsu
Oriental Bodywork: Theory and Practice
Ayurvedic Bodywork: Theory and Practice
Holistic Health Consulting
Holistic Massage Practical Hours
Holistic Research Project
Advanced Level, Specialty Massage Programs
Structural Release (SR) Program
Unique to Bear Mountain School of Massage, the Structural Release protocols were developed by Sheryl Daniel-owner and director of Bear Mountain School of Massage. SR is an advanced, comprehensive, deep tissue release protocol that addresses major components of pain often overlooked by even the most competent professionals. The blending of reliable assessment, effective soft tissue facilitation techniques, and supportive modalities make Structural Release a thorough approach to soft tissue dysfunction and healing. SR is an effective treatment method used to assist the body’s own healing intelligence to address long term and chronic soft tissue dysfunction. SR is included in the Holistic and Therapeutic Massage Programs. Structural Release is a comprehensive soft tissue release system that will get superior results for people suffering from soft tissue pain. The Structural Release Program will provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform advanced soft tissue release techniques and protocols for maximum efficacy and symptom treatment. The SR program is also available as an advanced massage program for therapists who already have a minimum of 500 hours of basic massage training or the equivalent with permission.
Structural Release: 195 Hours Total Cost $2500
Tuition $1,950.
Classroom, Books, & Supplies Fees $550.
Structural Release Therapist Course List
Structural Release: Theory & Assessment
Trigger Point Therapy
Muscle Energy Technique
HSR Direct Release Myofascial Technique
HSR Dynamic Neuromuscular Release
HSR Cranial Manipulation & Positional Release
Holistic Structural Release Integration
Structural Release Practical Research Project & Hours
Holistic Structural Release (HSR) Program
Unique to Bear Mountain School of Massage, the Holistic Structural Release is a series of techniques that have been pulled together and the protocol developed by Sheryl Daniel- owner and director of Bear Mountain School of Massage. HSR is a comprehensive, deep tissue release protocol that addresses major components of pain often overlooked by even the most competent professionals. The blending of reliable assessment, effective soft tissue facilitation techniques, intelligent support for the client at home, body-mind acknowledgment, herbal & nutritional support and stress reduction interventions make HSR a totally holistic approach to soft tissue dysfunction and healing. HSR is an amazing treatment method used to assist the body’s own healing intelligence to address long term and chronic soft tissue dysfunction. HSR is included in the Master, Holistic and Therapeutic Massage Programs. The entire program is also available as an advanced massage program for therapists who already have a minimum of 500 hours of basic massage training or the equivalent with permission. Prerequisite: Structural Release program
“Holistic Structural Release blends a series of light and deep bodywork techniques, and holistic release techniques to address a variety of soft tissue restrictions. HSR uses a precise sequence for maximum benefit and longer lasting hold. HSR facilitates and supports awareness, transformation, growth, and expansion in a substantial way. It is a holistic bodywork system that includes releasing stress from the body, organ referral, movement education to create and support an opening for change, healthy lifestyle consulting, supportive body-mind release, holistic bodywork, and energetic interventions to create balance and tap the infinite possibilities of health for the individual.”
Holistic Structural Release (HSR): 160 Hours Total Cost: $2050
Tuition $1,600.
Classroom, Books, & Supplies Fees $450.
Holistic Structural Release Course List
Internal Organ Manipulation
Therapeutic Movement
Facilitated Stretching
Holistic Nutrition and Herbal Health
Holistic Health Consulting
Psychophysiology of the Mind-Body Connection
Holistic Structural Release Research Project
Movement Therapist
Conscious movements for flexibility, posture reorganization, balance and symmetry that support deep tissue release and general healing for the body are an often overlooked part of massage and soft tissue interventions. Movement Therapy includes posture awareness education, Yoga, Pilates, toning and strengthening movements and physical movement to clear energy blocks that inhibit healing. Students will learn proper and safe application of many movement therapies to enhance and support client healing of soft tissue imbalance. Program content includes an understanding of how movements performed repetitively can contribute to postural dysfunction which can lead to pain and discomfort, different movement exercise remedies, stretches and strengthening exercises that can be used to help clients rehab muscles and muscle groups that may be weak and chronically short and tight. This program is intended to be used as a complement to a rehabilitative massage practice, yoga instruction practice or in combination with the Personal Trainer certificate.
Movement Therapist: 195 hours Total Cost: $2350
Tuition $1,950.
Classroom, Books, & Supplies Fees $400.
Movement Therapist Course List
Anatomy & Physiology
Bodies in Motion: Kinesiology
Posture Analysis and Therapeutic Movement
Therapeutic Movement
Movement Therapist Practical Hours
Business Mastery: Creating a Thriving Career
Integrative Massage Program
No two individuals are exactly alike. We know that each person who comes to us for bodywork has their own uniqueness and individual requirements for healing. The healing relationship that we establish and nurture with each client is based upon this understanding. Thus, our treatment approach is more effective if it is tailored specifically to address each client’s therapeutic goal. Integrative massage is focused on this need for tailored work for each client and is moving to the forefront of the massage profession. Integrative massage selects appropriate therapeutic techniques from various modalities and combines every move with a specific intention to create an individualized healing session for each person. Together, technique and intention create the potential for healing. The deepest healing process commences when the intent and presence of the therapist unites with the presence of the receiver. The Integrative Massage Program will provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand and safely perform integrative massage protocols, energetic and vibrational release techniques for whole body balance. Students will understand and perform supportive holistic modalities that include the blending of reliable assessments such muscle and pendulum testing and intuitive knowledge receipt and vibrational remedies such as: flower essences, sound, color, essential oils, hands on healing, channeled energy and crystal healing and use supportive equipment for each release technique. Students will be able to reason within the vibrational and energetic model of healing in a massage context. Students will also learn to understand the psychophysiology of the mind-body connection, the therapeutic relationship & ethical consideration of this work, and energy anatomy.
Integrative Massage: 224 Hours Total Cost: $2790
Tuition $2,240.
Classroom, Books, & Supplies Fees $550.
Integrative Massage Course List
Therapeutic Relationship & Ethics
Massage III: Integrative Massage
Psychophysiology of the Mind-Body Connection
Vibrational Healing I
Vibrational Healing II
Reiki I
Reiki II
Aromatherapy & Emotional Release I
Aromatherapy & Emotional Release II
Integrative Paradigm Literature Review & Discussion
Energy Anatomy
Growth & Healing: Tools & Techniques
Integrative Massage Practical Hours
Prenatal Massage Therapist Program
Prenatal and birth year massage support is a growing specialty in the field of massage therapy. This program teaches basic and advanced techniques to support women with “normal” and “high risk” pregnancies. We will explore the rewarding aspect of working with expectant mothers and their newborns. The program details a woman’s physiologic changes as well as describing how infant's tactile experiences blossom through the power of touch offered by parents, siblings, and extended family members and how the importance of touch during early childhood enhances overall development. Students will learn proper massage techniques and procedures for fertility, pregnancy, labor support, postpartum and infant massage and the physiological changes of pregnancy and how massage impacts these changes. Often overlooked or delayed, bodywork for a woman during the birthing year can make a dramatic difference in her and the new one’s experience well into the first year of life.
Prenatal Massage Therapist: 37 Hours Total Cost: $550
Tuition $370.
Classroom, Books, & Supplies Fees $180.
Prenatal Massage Therapist Course List
Mothering the Mother-Prenatal Massage
Supervised Prenatal Practical Hours
Prenatal Research Project
Structural Energetic Therapy Certificate Program
Structural balance allows the body and its musculature to function with strength and flexibility. When there is an imbalance in the structure, specific areas of the structure will overwork or be weakened to the point of injury or distress. Structural Energetic Therapy® (SET) is a therapy that incorporates Cranial/Structural Soft Tissue Releases techniques integrated with medical massage techniques to bring the structure into balance, and treatment is based on the individual needs of the client. The goal of SET is to release the structural imbalance causing the discomfort so that clients can return to daily activities pain free. SET has developed over 30 years and is constantly in a state of evolution. SET integrates Cranial/Structural techniques, myofascial unwinding, neuromuscular applications, myofascial restructuring, emotional energy release, Acupressure, kinesiology and muscle testing, passive and active resistance, postural analysis, scar tissue and adhesion release, deep tissue therapy and rehabilitative massage.
*This class series is a sponsored class by the school and the costs are approximate and subject to change. Please contact SET directly with any questions.
Structural Energetic Therapy: 192 Hours Total Cost: $7300*
Tuition, Books, & Supplies $7,000.
Classroom Fees $300.
Structural Energetic Therapy Course List
SET Phase I
SET Phase II
SET Phase III
Sports and Athletic Massage Certification Program
The Sports & Athletic Massage Certificate Program offers comprehensive training in theory and hands-on practice specifically related to sports and athletic training, performance and injury treatment and prevention. Sports & Athletic Massage is a rapidly growing part of the massage therapy field and is an exciting way to branch out and work with clients that expect superior performance from their bodies. Whether they are professional or amateur, full-time or weekend warriors your clients will benefit from your expertise in this area. Instructors who are the massage therapists who work with professional athletes make this program truly unique. Students will get experience working on professional and amateur athletes and perfecting their sports massage techniques.
Sports and Athletic Massage: 295 Hours Total Cost: $3700
Tuition $2,950.
Classroom, Books, & Supplies Fees $750
Sports and Athletic Massage Course List
Massage for Athletes
Facilitated Stretching
Advanced Sports & Athletic Massage
Sports & Athletic Massage Practical Hours
Holistic Structural Release: Theory & Assessment
HSR Trigger Point Therapy
HSR Muscle Energy Technique
HSR Direct Release Myofascial Technique
HSR Dynamic Neuromuscular Release
HSR Cranial Manipulation & Positional Release
Holistic Structural Release Integration
Reflexology Programs
Reflexology is an alternative treatment in which pressure is applied to parts of the feet, hands and ears in order to promote relaxation and healing elsewhere in the body through reflex points. A new parent inspects the hands and feet of his or her newborn, counting the fingers and toes, holding the feet while experiencing the joyful feeling of the newborns grasp. Throughout the history of humankind, the ability of our feet and hands has allowed us to move as well as to hold. Reflexology is an art and a science. A reflexologist works reflex points on the feet, hands, and ears that represent the body in miniature. The nerve pathways in each foot create an electrochemical flow that communicates with the entire nervous system. Each reflex point connects with a specific organ, gland, or body part. Through the application of pressure using specific thumb and finger techniques, reflexology connects with the peripheral nervous system and encourages the body to relax. Reflexology is not a foot massage and is not regulated as massage; reflexology is the stimulation of nerve and energy pathways. The techniques and the specific procedures of reflexology are as complex and wonderful as massage, yet they are entirely different. Reflexology has its roots in every ancient culture, demonstrating a link from early civilizations that continues even today. The traditions drawn from ancient cultures give richness to the discovery, allowing present-day practitioner to benefit from this wisdom while developing new traditions. Students will learn to locate the reflexes in the feet, hands and ears in relation to organs, glands, systems and areas of the body, ID different zones, learn safe and proper modern applications of techniques as well as historical uses. A foundation in the sciences involved that include anatomy, physiology and pathology is also established. Two levels are offered that include comprehensive study for the novice enthusiast and a professional practitioner certification.
Foundations in Reflexology
In the Foundation in Reflexology program students will learn and perform a 6-10 minute core and a 30 minute holistic reflexology treatment routine.
Foundations in Reflexology: 60 Hours Total Cost: $1,010.
Tuition $600.
Classroom, Books, & Supplies Fees $410.
Foundations in Reflexology Course List
Reflexology I: Bodywork for the Sole
Reflexology II: the Art of Reflexology
Reflexology I Research Project
Reflexology Practitioner
The Reflexology Practitioner program will add advanced mapping, meridian lines, advanced assessment of foot pathologies, in depth precautions and contraindications, practical application of protocols to address specific pathologies, an understanding of the use of essential oils with Reflexology and of the Ion Cleanse and other detoxification methods through the feet. Students will learn a 1 hour reflexology treatment routine session. For the professional practitioner appropriate therapeutic relationship guidelines, ethic, and business skills for a private practice are also included in this program. The Practitioner programs meet and exceed the American Reflexology Certification Board, Reflexology Association of America, and Associated Reflexologists of Colorado minimum standards for training. Upon completion of the professional program students will be eligible to sit for the national certification exam through ARCB.
Reflexology Practitioner: 220 Hours Total Cost: $2,970.
Tuition $2,200.
Classroom, Books, & Supplies Fees $770.
Reflexology Practitioner Course List
Reflexology I: Bodywork for the Sole
Reflexology II: the Art of Reflexology
Reflexology I Research Project
Anatomy & Physiology
Therapeutic Relationship & Ethics
Business Mastery: Creating a Thriving Career
Advanced Theory & Principles of Reflexology
ARC Documented Reflexology II Practical Hours
Reflexology II Practical Hours
Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Essential Oils Programs
Aromatherapy is the treatment of the human body through the use of therapeutic grade oils extracted from plants to alleviate physical and psychological discomfort, usually through topical application, internal ingestion or inhalation. The Practitioner programs meet and exceed the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy and the Aromatherapy Registration Council’s (ARC) minimum standards for training. Three levels of aromatherapy training are offered that include comprehensive study for the novice enthusiast and 2 professional practitioner certifications. Upon completion of the Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Essential Oils Level I program students will be eligible to sit for the national registration exam through ARC. In the Foundation in Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Essential Oils program students will learn the basics for effective personal use and supportive massage use.
Foundations in Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Essential Oils
The Foundations program is designed for the aromatherapy enthusiast as an introduction to the effective use of therapeutic essential oils. Beginning oil constituents, chemistry and proper application will be covered using European and Western approaches and methodology. Lots of hands on application define this very thorough introductory program.
Foundations in Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Essential Oils: 50 Hours
Total Cost: $850.
Tuition $500.
Classroom, Books, & Supplies Fees $350.
Foundations in Aromatherapy Course List
Foundations in Aromatherapy & Essential Oils I
Foundations in Aromatherapy & Essential Oils II
Foundations in Aromatherapy Research Project
Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Therapeutic Practitioner Level I
In the Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Essential Oils Practitioner Level I program students begin the training to use essential oils as a consulting practitioner and professional practice. For the professional practitioner appropriate therapeutic relationship guidelines, ethic, and business skills for a private practice are also included in this program. Prerequisite: Foundations in Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Essential Oils program
Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Therapeutic Practitioner Level I: 223 Hours
Total Cost: $2,680
Tuition $2,230.
Classroom, Books, & Supplies Fees $450.
Aromatherapy Practitioner: Level I Course List
Anatomy & Physiology
Therapeutic Relationship & Ethics
Business Mastery: Creating a Thriving Career
Advanced Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Essential Oils Theory & Principles
Business Guide to Essential Oils
Aromatherapy Level I Practical Hours
Aromatherapy Practitioner Level I Research Project
Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Therapeutic Practitioner Level II
In the advanced and deeper level Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Essential Oils Practitioner Level II program students continue the training to use essential oils as a consulting practitioner and professional practice with an emphasis on the emotional and spiritual qualities of essential oils. Prerequisite: Foundations in Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Essential Oils Practitioner Level I program.
Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Therapeutic Practitioner Level II: 71 Hours
Total Cost: $1,160.
Tuition $710.
Classroom, Books, & Supplies Fees $450.
Aromatherapy Practitioner: Level II Course List
Aromatherapy & Emotional Release I
Aromatherapy & Emotional Release II
Aromatherapy & Emotional Release III
Aromatherapy & Spiritual Healing
Aromatherapy II Practical Hours
Upcoming Certification Programs
These programs will be run upon request. Either when there are enough interested students to make a class of 4 or a one on one arrangement is desired. Keep checking back for more information or contact us via our contact form to get on our email list to be notified about on these upcoming programs.
Advanced Level & Specialty Massage Programs
Massage Doula
Hospice Support
Healthful Living, Non-Massage Programs
Ergonomic Consultant
Personal Trainer
Doula
Complimentary & Alternative Healing Programs
Yoga Instructor
Ayurvedic Bodywork
Wellness Consultant
Wellness Consultant w/ Massage Therapy
Wellness Consultant w/ Bodywork
Acupressure & Oriental Bodywork
Integrative Energetic Healing
