Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage
This ancient temple style massage was originally performed on priests in the caves of Hawaii hundreds of years ago. Primarily using the forearm, this style of massage implements long, flowing strokes from head to toe. Students learn the unique body mechanics, traditional attire, and draping techniques for this type of massage as well as a 90 minute sequence. A typical Lomi Lomi session may last anywhere from a full hour and a half to two hours.

Basalt Stone Massage
River Basalt Stones are heated and placed in a spinal layout along the client's body. The therapist then uses the hot stones instead of their hands during their massage session. The warm heat radiated from the stones are very beneficial and feel wonderful to many clients. Proper care of the stones, equipment, and indications/contraindications will be taught.

Herbology
Basic principles and theory behind the use of herbs and general nutrition are the foundation for this course. Recognizing a variety of herbs and their uses as well as precautionary measures and potential contraindications will be taught.

Reiki
A traditional Japanese practice that calls upon the energy of the practitioner and the client. Through a Reiki session, a person's energy may be balanced to promote relaxation and a sense of well-being. Students will learn how to feel the energy from their hands and on the chakras of a person's body. A full Reiki session will be taught with proper hand placement and a full attunement from a Reiki Master will be given as an option.

Pregnancy Massage
Pre-natal massage for the first, second, and third trimester are addressed in this course. Benefits of pregnancy massage for the mother-to-be are discussed with emphasis placed on easing common low back and hip pain. Unique draping, body mechanics, and use of pillows and bolsters are essentials. Contraindicated pressure points and common problems with edema will be taught.

Chair Massage
A 15-minute and 30-minute chair massage sequence will be taught with acupressure points on the neck, shoulders, back, arms, and scalp. Chair massage is versatile where the therapist can work in a multitude of settings. Marketing for your practice with chair massage will also be covered.

Reflexology
Reflex points on the hands and feet will be covered along with their corresponding organ, gland or structure in the body. Pressure point techniques, zoning of the body, and additional massage techniques will be taught.

Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is an integral part to any therapist's practice. Proper training and techniques are designed to accomplish more profound work with less effort by integrating proper body mechanics and specific strategies. Students learn to slowly work their way to the deeper muscles and release holding patterns in the body. Working in specific areas of the body will be covered as well as strategies to help with common complaints and injuries such as sciatica or tennis elbow.

Lymphatic Massage
Light effleurage strokes move the lymph along towards the lymph nodes located in various parts of the body. Excellent for slight swelling or a run-down system, many clients can benefit from this type of massage. A review of the lymphatic system and a full hour lymphatic massage sequence is taught.

Swedish Massage
Focuses on mastering the Swedish massage which is the foundation for most other massage modalities. The Swedish massage includes strokes such as effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration. Students learn contraindications, therapeutic value and applications of this type of therapy. The Swedish massage is practiced on fellow students, family and friends, and then the general public in a supervised setting.