Kindred Spirits School of Massage

KINDRED SPIRITS SCHOOL OF MASSAGE

"CERTIFICATION PROGRAM"

IS APPROVED BY THE

NCBTMB #4905689-09

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND BODYWORK 

also approved by

STATE OF ALASKA

#0245244 

as vocational training only

AND IS RECOGNIZED AS  A VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROVIDER FROM 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 therapeutic 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#49056809                         

Thank~You

KINDRED SPIRITS BODYWORK & MASSAGE TRAINING

!TRAINING BOOKS NOT INCLUDED!

4 LEVELS

EACH LEVEL INCLUDES

8O HOURS: WORKSHOP and includes homework

50 HOURS: HANDS~ON includes clinic workshop

4 levels:

BASIC I , PRACTITIONER II,

ADVANCED III PROFFESIONAL IV

COST: $2,600.00 EACH LEVEL

BOOKS ARE NOT INCLUDED "EACH LEVEL HAS A DIFFERENT BOOK THAT COST ABOUT $75 EACH"...YOU MAY BUY USED ! CHEAPER 

 4 LEVEL COURSE  

EACH CLASS NEEDS TO BE PAID {IN ADVANCE}

YOU CAN

BE A PROFESSIONAL

MASSAGE THERAPIST

IN 80 DAYS

KINDRED SPIRITS

THERAPEUTIC

MASSAGE

&

BODYWORK 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 ANYONE 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 DOES NOT PROVIDE. 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

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

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KINDRED SPIRITS MASSAGE

& 

BODYWORK TRAINING

PROGRAM

LEVEL 1: BASIC PRACTITIONER I: 80 HOURS Includes:

25 HOURS~ANATOMY & PALPATION 

6 HOURS~ETHICS

4 HOURS~BUSINESS

15 HOURS~ASSESSMENT

5 HOURS~THEORY 

25 HOURS~APPLICATION INSTRUCTION

OCEAN SWAY THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

LEVEL 1: BASIC PRACTITIONER I: 50 HOURS Includes:

25 HOURS~ OCEAN SWAY THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

25 HOURS~APPLICATION INSTRUCTION 

TOTAL COST FOR LEVEL 1:  $2,600.00

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LEVEL 2: PRACTITIONER II: 80 HOURS Includes:

55 HOURS ANATOMY & PALPATION

5 HOURS~ ASSESSMENT (SOAP)

20 HOURS~MASSAGE & BODYWORK

LEVEL 2: PRACTITIONER II: 50 HOURSIncludes:

25 HOURS~ OCEAN SWAY THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

25 HOURS~APPLICATION INSTRUCTION 

TOTAL COST FOR LEVEL 2:  $2,600.00

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LEVEL 3: ADVANCED III: 80 HOURS Includes:

25 HOURS~PHYSIOLOGY

35 HOURS~ APPLICATION INSTRUCTION

20 HOURS~KINESIOLOGY  

LEVEL 3: ADVANCED III: 50 HOURS Includes: 

25 HOURS~ OCEAN SWAY THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

25 HOURS~APPLICATION INSTRUCTION 

TOTAL COST FOR LEVEL 3:  $2,600.00

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LEVEL 4: PROFESSIONAL IV: 80 HOURS includes:

40 HOURS PATHOLOGY

25 HOURS~ANATOMY & PALPATION

15 HOURS APPLICATION INSTRUCTION & CLIENT SELF-CARE TREATMENT  

LEVEL 4: PROFESSIONAL IV: 50 HOURS Includes:

25 HOURS~ OCEAN SWAY THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

25 HOURS~APPLICATION INSTRUCTION                                                                                 

TOTAL COST OF LEVEL 4:  $2600.00

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TOTAL COST OF ALL CERTIFICATE LEVELS: $10,400.00