Holistic Health Practitioner Program
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Deep Tissue Massage addresses chronic tension and emotional trauma that is often stored in the body. You will learn how to help people with posture problems, common injuries and painful joints. Releasing deep-seated tension requires keen sensitivity to both the physical and the emotional nature of soft-tissue distress.

This class creates a safe, structured environment in which you can develop your intuitive sense, detect stiff or painful areas, and learn to notice changes in the quality and texture of the deeper layers of musculature. Specific hand positions and strokes designed to respond to various tissue qualities will be taught to enhance the effectiveness of this work. The class follows a regional approach to the body with a particular focus on identifying specific muscles, muscle groups and bony landmarks. This class includes a weekly, supervised practice session as well as daily hands-on practice giving and receiving the work in class.

Polarity Therapy is a holistic healing art providing experiential education for the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels of being. Students learn bodywork techniques and protocol for five sessions designed to resolve energy blocks, clear emotional trauma, balance, and harmonize energy pathways, and attune one’s connection with Spirit. You will study energy theories, diet and health building techniques. Unique to Heartwood’s residential program is the opportunity for improving health with energy exercises and daily meditation, while receiving and giving this profound transformational work.

Cranial Sacral Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive form of bodywork that directly influences the brain and spinal cord. It is used to find and release areas of restriction, re-educate old holding patterns, calm over-stressed systems and over-stimulated nerves, support emotional clearing, and is an excellent tool for personal growth. Students gain heightened sensation and perception, self-awareness, and specific skills for listening, tracking and interpreting cranial rhythms as they reverberate through the body. You will learn cranial and spinal anatomy and step-by-step sequences.

A thorough understanding of anatomical structure and its physiological functioning is a basic requirement for all health care professionals. You will find learning easy and exciting in our six-course, 150-hour Human Sciences curriculum, as you use your vision, hearing, hands-on and internal experience to discover the human body in all its beauty and mystery. Our anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology classes are tailored to massage and bodywork applications. This knowledge and understanding of the body will assist you in building your effectiveness as a therapist.

Our Professional Development classes train you to market your services, build your own practice and find your perfect work situation. You will learn practical, tried-and-true methods for creating success, prosperity, and the career you want. You will also learn client care and professional service.

THE HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER PROGRAM
12 months - 1,035 hours

begins fall and spring quarters

Curriculum

Bodywork

Shiatsu Acupressure	150 hours
Massage Theory & Technique	160 hours
Deep Tissue Massage	160 hours
Polarity Therapy	75 hours
Cranial Sacral Therapy	75 hours

Human Sciences

Musculoskeletal Anatomy	40 hours
Anatomy & Physiology 1	30 hours
Anatomy & Physiology 2	20 hours
Anatomy & Physiology 3	20 hours
Kinesiology	20 hours
Pathology	20 hours
Science Lab	10 hours

Professional Development

Conscious Communication Skills	20 hours
Therapeutic and Professional Skills	20 hours
Successful Business Practices	20 hours
Clinical Practicum in Massage Therapy	45 hours

Other Required Classes

Exercise Therapy	15 hours
Hydrotherapy	15 hours
BodyMind Integrative Techniques	30 hours
Adjunct Therapies For Bodyworkers	30 hours
Hatha Yoga	20 hours
T’ai Chi/Qi Gong	20 hours
Movement/Meditation	20 hours

Students must possess a current Standard First Aid & CPR card at the time of graduation. First Aid/CPR class is offered on campus. Graduates earn a Diploma upon completion of the program.

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