Kindred Spirits School of Massage

KINDRED SPIRITS SCHOOL OF MASSAGE

"CERTIFICATION PROGRAM"

IS APPROVED BY THE STATE OF ALASKA AND IS RECOGNIZED AS  A VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROVIDER FOR THE

"DEPT OF LABOR"

COURSE DISCRIPTION

           MyoOsteo means: muscle/bone, this is my legal trademark and I chose this name because I feel massage therapy is a direct application to the relationship between the muscles of the body and the bones that they move. This does not in any way have a meaning of bone manipulation.

           The classes start with the basic training of Swedish massage which I call “Ocean sway massage” for the reason of the body movement that is performed during this modality, also while performing a proper body dynamics. Body dynamics helps you produce power while saving your energy. Students will learn and achieve a higher understanding of the body as they progress through the program. Great time is spent on Anatomy for the complete understanding of the muscles and how they function in relationship to the whole body. With this knowledge, students learn to apply Swedish massage to the body to help aid in a health maintenance program for each individual. Students learn how to take in history of their clients’ health and add their observation of their body movements and learn to plan a session that is tailored just for this individual. Students learn how to take records of their clients’ progress and correspond with the medical field when necessary.

            This course is a complete study of Massage therapy. Students will learn from top of the line massage therapy training books from LWW. And “The trail guide to the body”. Books are provided for study, homework, quizzes and can be purchased.  Students will learn a variety of modalities that compliment Swedish massage; some are trigger point, tender point, myofasical release, and deep tissue. Students will be given real-life situations to analyze and use simulations, role-playing, research, and independent study in class. The classes have planned repetition and regular check that students understand material before moving on to new material. Students are appropriately supervised during practical activities, and are given in-the-moment feedback on practical skills. There is ample time given for hands-on experience. There are many learning aids available in the class, such as; videos, models, charts and more.

            Classes start on time and end on time, because time is of value classes are scheduled tight with information for each subject matter. Students are expected to show up and be prepared; dress code is casual, but proper. I am aware of cultural diversity, generational diversity, and curtail sexual innuendo in the classes. I raise awareness of ways to desexualize massage in the class. At no time are snide remarks, sarcasm, kidding around or any other behaviors that might embarrass someone aloud. The classes are designed to be a positive environment to learn in.

            Students are encouraged to give feedback on the class structure and progress. Periodically I hold class discussions to determine how students are feeling about class content and learning in general. There are quizzes and homework assignments that are given and are promptly returned with written feedback. 

      This program was designed to prepare a Student to practice Massage Therapy with confidence, ethics, and responsibility. It is a great opportunity to make a difference in your life and a clients’ life. The knowledge that you receive is complete and in compliance with the “National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork” CODE #-----------                          

Thank~You

KINDRED SPIRITS BODYWORK & MASSAGE TRAINING

BOOKS INCLUDED

 1ST. COURSE OFFERED

TRAINING AVAILABLE 

8O HOURS- FOR EACH LEVEL

4 levels:

BASIC, PRACTITIONER, ADVANCED AND PROFFESIONAL

COST: $1,200.00 EACH LEVEL 

 2ND. COURSE OFFERED TRAINING AVAILABLE 

MYO~OSTEO OCEAN SWAY MASSAGE TRAINING

NO/BOOK REQUIRED

50 HOUR- FOR EACH LEVEL

4 LEVELS:

BASIC, PRACTITIONER, ADVANCED AND PROFESSIONAL

COST: $750 EACH LEVEL

ALL COURSE'S NEED TO BE PAID IN ADVANCE...........

     YOU CAN BE A PROFESSIONAL

MASSAGE THERAPIST

KINDRED SPIRITS BODYWORK & MASSAGE TRAINING

A CAREER AT YOUR FINGER TIPS

LEARN HOW TO MASSAGE

      CLASS INFORMATION

   IN JUST THE PAST FEW YEARS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN INQUIRING ABOUT TRAINING FOR THE MASSAGE FIELD THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE RELIGION, DRUMMING, MEDITATION ETC. BUT FOR A CLASS THAT JUST FOCUSES ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ANATOMY, ETHICS, TECHNIQUES, MODALITIES AND SO ON. I HAVE BROUGHT SUCH A PROGRAM FOR THE FAIRBANKS AREA AND ANY ONE WISHING TO VISIT THE FAIRBANKS AREA.THE PROGRAMS THAT I OFFER AT THIS TIME IS A 4 COURSE TRAINING THAT BEGINS WITH THE BASICS AND BUILDS YOUR TECHNIQUES TO THE PROFESSIONAL LEVEL...

     I PROVIDE SMALL CLASSES FOR MORE CONNECTION AND ONE ON ONE TIME WITH EACH STUDENT. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES EACH CLASS WITH THE SUPPLIES THAT ARE NEED FOR THE TECHNIQUE THAT IS BEING TAUGHT. MUSIC, BOOKS, TABLES, TOOLS, HEATERS, BLANKETS, STONES, RESEARCH, CHARTS, CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR A STERILE ENVIRONMENT, LOCAL PHONE, DRINKING WATER AND HOT TEA, INDOOR PLUMBING AND A COMFORTABLE PRIVATE ROOMS FOR CHANGING ARE ALL PROVIDED.

     THE SCHOOL IS LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF MANY RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS, BOOKSTORE, LAUNDROMAT WITH SHOWERS, FARMERS MARKET IN THE SUMMER AND GAS STATION. THE TWO BED & BREAKFAST/HOSTEL'S ARE LOCATED WITHIN 2 BLOCKS.FAIRBANKS HOSTEL: 907.479.0099

   FORMAT OF DAILY CLASSES:EACH DAY IS STARTED WITH REVIEW OF HOME WORK AND STUDY OF ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY WITH THE USE OF CHARTS AND COLORING BOOKS, ALSO WE WORK OUT OF LWW.COM MASSAGE COURSE TRAINING TEXT BOOKS THAT THE SCHOOL PROVIDES. YOU WILL BE GIVEN A SHORT QUIZ ON THE SKELETAL & MUSCLES WORKED ON MOST RESENT. THERE IS MUCH TIME GIVEN TO THIS AREA FOR THE REASON OF IMPORTANCE. BOOK STUDY IS THEN FOLLOWED BY A REAL HANDS ON DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNIQUES.

   MANY TECHNIQUES WILL BE COVERED THROUGH OUT THE INDIVIDUAL COURSE'S. YOU WILL HAVE TIME TO PRACTICE THE NEW TECHNIQUE WITH SUPERVISION.

   WE WILL COVER THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR MASSAGE IN THE OFFICE, HOME AND ON-SITE. WE WILL TALK ABOUT TRUST AND KEEPING YOUR WORD OF WHAT YOU ADVERTISE AND OFFER THE PUBLIC, EXAMPLE: (YOU WILL NOT ADVERTISE A MASSAGE SESSION AND PERFORM RAINDROP THERAPY FOR INSTANCE) . SOME DAYS THERE WILL BE SHORT REVIEWS ON PREVIOUS METHODS AND A REPEAT PRACTICE ON SOME

 MODALITIES.CERTIFICATION:THERE WILL BE A PRACTICAL TEST UPON COMPLETION OF EACH COURSE OF TRAINING. EACH STUDENT WILL MASSAGE THE INSTRUCTOR FOR THE FINAL TEST BEFORE CERTIFICATION. THIS ALSO GIVES ME TIME ALONE WITH EACH STUDENT TO FINE TUNE WHAT THEY HAVE LEARNED THROUGH OUT THE CLASS. THE CERTIFICATIONS FOR EACH COURSE IS AS FOLLOWS

KINDRED SPIRITS BODYWORK & MASSAGE TRAINING

PROGRAM

LEVEL 1: BASIC PRACTITIONER: 80 HOURS Includes:

25 HOURS~ANATOMY & PALPATION 

6 HOURS~ETHICS

4 HOURS~BUSINESS

15 HOURS~ASSESSMENT

5 HOURS~THEORY 

25 HOURS~APPLICATION INSTRUCTION

                                                                           COST $1,200 

LEVEL2: PRACTITIONER: 80 HOURS Includes:

55 HOURS ANATOMY & PALPATION

5 HOURS~ ASSESSMENT (SOAP)

20 HOURS~MASSAGE & BODYWORK                                                                  COST $1,200 

LEVEL 3: ADVANCED: 80 HOURS Includes:

25 HOURS~PHYSIOLOGY

35 HOURS~ APPLICATION INSTRUCTION

20 HOURS~KINESIOLOGY                                                               COST $1,200

LEVEL 4: PROFESSIONAL: 80 HOURS includes:

40 HOURS PATHOLOGY

25 HOURS~ANATOMY & PALPATION

15 HOURS APPLICATION INSTRUCTION & CLIENT SELF-CARE TREATMENT                                                          COST $1,200 

MYO~OSTEO

OCEAN SWAY MASSAGE

LEVEL 1: BASIC: 50 HOURS Inclues:

25 HOURS~MYO~OSTEO OCEAN SWAY MASSAGE

25 HOURS~APPLICATION INSTRUCTION 

                                                                          COST$750

LEVEL 2: PRACTITIONER: 50 HOURSIncludes:

25 HOURS~MYO~OSTEO OCEAN SWAY MASSAGE

25 HOURS~APPLICATION INSTRUCTION 

                                                                         COST $750

LEVEL 3: ADVANCED: 50 HOURS Includes: 

25 HOURS~MYO~OSTEO OCEAN SWAY MASSAGE

25 HOURS~APPLICATION INSTRUCTION 

                                                                         COST $750

LEVEL 4: PROFESSIONAL: 50 HOURS Includes:

25 HOURS~MYO~OSTEO OCEAN SWAY MASSAGE

25 HOURS~APPLICATION INSTRUCTION                                                                                 COST $750