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Hands on Healing Advanced Electives 2010

 

***  New Payment Policy effective January 1, 2010 ***

 You may reserve your space in a class with a $25 deposit.  This deposit will be applied to the class cost.  

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT:  Sign up & pay* 5 business days prior to class start date and receive a $10.00 discount on classes that are 8 hours or less and $20.00 discount for classes 9 hours or longer.

 

*19 hours or less:  Full tuition fees are due 5 business days prior to class start date

20 hours or more:  Tuition fees are divided into two equal parts:  The first part of tuition is due 5 business days prior to class start date; the second part is due midway through the class.  Student will not be permitted to continue class unless second payment is made.

 

 

 

 

JANUARY

 

Advanced Skills Program

50 hours        Tuition $300 + text  ($200 for current CMT students)

Instructor:  Andrea Schally/Staff

12 week course

1/9-3/27 Saturdays 9am-1:30pm (3/27: 9am-2pm)

Students choose one Saturday off

NEW-OPEN ENROLLMENT! Start your 12 weeks at any time.

(NOTE: No Class April 3)

Required text: The Educated Heart $40.55

**This class is open to HHI Alumni only**

  

MARCH

 

Aromatherapy IV

32 hours        Tuition $441 + oils

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

3/4, 3/11, 3/12, 3/18, 3/19, 3/25 Thu & Fri 6:30pm-10:30pm

PLUS 3/13 Sat 10am-7pm

Prerequisites: Aromatherapy I, II & III

 

FREE CLASS! Introduction to Modalities

2 hours         Tuition FREE

Instructors: Frances Nicolais

3/19 Friday 7-9pm

Come learn about Frances’s Focus on Fascia series, & EARN 2 CLOCK HOURS FREE!

 

LomiLomi Massage Fundamentals

14 hours        Tuition $221

Instructor: Robert Garza

3/20 Saturday & 3/28 Sunday 10am-6pm

 

Focus on Fascia: Pelvic Girdle/Low Back

14 hours        Tuition $221

Instructor: Frances Nicolais

3/21 & 3/28 Sundays 10am-6pm

Prerequisite: Focus on Fascia I

Prerequisite for FOF: Plantar Fasciitis*

*Note: Plantar Fasciitis is scheduled for 9/23/10

 

Taking Care of Your Tools

4 Hours         Tuition $71

Instructor: Frances Nicolais

3/24 Wednesday 6-10pm

 

FREE CLASS! Introduction to Modalities

2 hours         Tuition FREE

Instructors: Dan Cohen & John McEnany

3/26 Friday 7-9pm

Come learn about Lymphatic Massage and Touch For Health, plus EARN TWO CLOCK HOURS FREE!

 

Aromatherapy I*

8 hours         Tuition $127 + oils

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

3/27 Saturday 10am-7pm

*NOTE: There is no prerequisite for Aromatherapy I, II or III – they can be taken in any order!

 

Introduction to Fascial Anatomy

6 hours         Tuition $99

Instructors:  Frances Nicolais & Tom Hambright

Day and Evening Classes:

3/29 Mon & 3/31 Wed 10am-1pm OR 6:30-9:30pm

Prerequisite for all Focus on Fascia courses, Trigger Point and Workout Companion Massage, and is recommended for Chair Massage III

Note: This class comprises the first 6 hours of our 50-hour A&P Intro class. We offer it as a stand-alone class as well.

 

Anatomy and Physiology Intro

50 hours        Tuition $675 + texts

Instructor:  K. John McEnany

3/29 through 5/10 Mondays & Wednesdays, plus, 4/29 Thursday (No Class on 4/5 Monday)

Choose Day or Evening Classes: 10am-2pm OR 6:30-10:30pm

(3/29 & 3/31: 10-1pm OR 6:30-9:30)

Prerequisite for Sports Massage II*

*Note: Sports Massage II is scheduled for 5/15

 

Medical Terminology  

9 hours         Tuition $151 + text

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

Days: 3/30 Tue 10am-1pm, 4/1 Thu, 4/5 Mon, and 4/6 Tues 10am-Noon

Eves: 3/30 Tue 6:30-9:30pm, 4/1 Thu, 4/5 Mon, and 4/6 Tues 6:30-8:30pm

Required text:  Trail Guide to the Body, 3rd Edition

**Recommended for State certification

 

Advanced Swedish (Deep Spa)

35 hours        Tuition $480

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

Days: 3/30 Tue 1-2pm; 4/1 Thu, 4/5 Mon, 4/6 Tues Noon-2pm; 4/8 Thu, 4/13 Tues, 4/15 Thu, 4/20 Tues, 4/22 Thu 10am-2pm; and, 4/27 Tue, 5/4 Tues, 5/6 Thu Noon-2pm; and 5/12 10-2 (Final Practical)

-OR-

Eves: 3/30 Tue 9:30-10:30pm; 4/1 Thu, 4/5 Mon, 4/6 Tues 8:30-10:30pm; 4/8 Thu, 4/13 Tues, 4/15 Thu, 4/20 Tues, 4/22 Thu 6:30-10:30; and, 4/27 Tue, 5/4 Tues, 5/6 Thu 8:30-10:30; and 5/12 6:30-10:30 (Final Practical)

                                                                                             

APRIL

 

Chair I-A: Basic Enhanced Skills

7 hours         Tuition $116

Instructor: Nora Stewart

4/3 Saturday 10-6

Prerequisite: Chair I (CMT)

Prerequisite for Chair II*

Note: Chair II is scheduled for 7/11/10

 

Focus on Fascia: Shoulder Girdle/Rotator Cuff

14 hours        Tuition $221

Instructor: Frances Nicolais

4/6, 4/8, 4/13 & 4/15 Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00-5:30pm

Prerequisite: Focus on Fascia I

Prerequisite for FOF: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome*

*Note: FOF Carpal Tunnel is scheduled for 8/5.                                

 

FREE CLASS! Introduction to Modalities

2 hours         Tuition FREE

Instructors: Frances Nicolais

4/9 Friday 7-9pm

Come learn about Frances’s FOF Unwinding & Oscillations classes, & EARN 2 CLOCK HOURS FREE!

 

Advanced Skills Program

50 hours        Tuition $300 + text  ($200 for current CMT students)

Instructor:  Andrea Schally/Staff

4/10-6/26 Saturdays 9am-1:30pm (6/26: 9am-2pm)

Students choose one Saturday off

OPEN ENROLLMENT! Start your 12 weeks at any time.

(NOTE: No Class May 29 & July 3)

Required text: The Educated Heart $40.55 available at HHI office

**This class is open to HHI Alumni only**

 

Focus on Fascia I NEW DATES

21 hours             Tuition $298

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

4/10 Sat 10am-1:30pm, 4/11 Sun 10am-6pm, 5/1 Sat 2pm-5:30pm, & 5/2 Sun 10am-6pm

Prerequisite:  Intro to Fascial Anatomy

Prerequisite for Focus on Fascia II, Unwinding, Oscillations, and all Region- and Condition-Specific classes.

 

Lymphatic Massage I

12 hours        Tuition $193

Instructor: Dan Cohen

4/11 & 4/18 Sundays 10-5

Satisfies prerequisite for Lymphatic Massage II.

 

FIELD TRIP: Myofascial Release I Seminar (Ventura, CA)

20 hours        Tuition $750/$695 early bird + travel expenses

Trip Leader: Frances Nicolais

4/16-4/18 Friday through Sunday

 

Focus on Fascia Lab: Low Back & Legs Review

3 hours (not for CEUs)         Fee $30

Instructor: Frances Nicolais

4/19 Monday 6:30-9:30pm

Prerequisite: Focus on Fascia I

 

Focus on Fascia: Unwinding

14 hours             Tuition $221

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

4/23, 4/30, 5/7 & 5/14 Fridays 6:30-10:00pm

Prerequisite:  Focus on Fascia I

Prerequisite for Focus on Fascia III

 

Deep Tissue - Back & Neck (formerly DT3)

25 hours        Tuition $350

Instructor:  Eloise Albrecht

4/25, 5/2, 5/9, & 5/16 Sunday 10am-5pm (5/16 10-6)

Prerequisite: Deep Tissue – Legs & Feet

 

Contraindications

6 hours         Tuition $99

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

Day or Evening Classes:

4/27 & 5/4 Tues and 5/6 Thu 10am-Noon OR 6:30-8:30pm

**Recommended for State certification

 

MAY

 

FREE CLASS! Introduction to ModalitiesNEW

2 hours         Tuition FREE

Instructors: Stefanie Sabounchian & Andrea Schally

5/7 Friday 6:30-8:30pm

Come learn about Stefanie’s Ear, Hand & Foot Reflexology classes and Andrea’s Aromatherapy, & EARN 2 CLOCK HOURS FREE!

 

Sports Massage II

32 hours        Tuition: $441

Instructor: K. John McEnany

5/15, 5/29, 6/12 & 6/26 Saturdays 10am-7pm

Prerequisites: Sports Massage I and Anatomy & Physiology Intro (CMT250) or Kinesiology/Advanced Anatomy or equivalent w/instructor approval.

 

Ear/Hand/Foot Reflexology

28 hours        Tuition $389

Instructor:  Stefanie Sabounchian

5/18, 5/19, 5/25, 5/26, 6/15, 6/16, 6/22, & 6/23

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6:30-10pm

 

FIELD TRIP: Focus on Fascia High Speed Adventure (Sedona, AZ)

24 hours        Tuition $620 + travel expenses

Prep: 5/16 Sunday 6-10pm; Trip: 5/19 to 5/23 Wednesday-Sunday; Follow-up: 6/6 Sunday 6-1-pm

Prerequisite: Any John F. Barnes seminar or HHI's Focus on Fascia I, with suggested prerequisite of FOF-Unwinding (or prior approval by HHI)

 

june

 

Deep Tissue - Chest & Arms (formerly DT1)

25 hours        Tuition $350

Instructor:  Eloise Albrecht

6/6, 6/13, 6/20, & 6/27 Sunday 10am-5pm (6/27 10-6)

Prerequisite: Deep Tissue – Back & Neck

 

Chair I

8 hours         Tuition $122

Instructor: Nora Stewart & Mary Frances Spencer
6/16 & 6/17 Wednesday & Thursday 10am-2pm  -OR-  6:30-10:30pm

Satisfies prerequisite for Chair I-A*

*Note: Chair I-A is scheduled for 8/8 and 11/7.

 

Focus on Fascia: Arthritis/Joint Pain

7 hours         Tuition $125 includes essential oil

Instructor: Frances Nicolais

6/17 Thursday 10-6

Prerequisite: Focus on Fascia I

 

FREE CLASS! Introduction to Modalities

2 hours         Tuition FREE

Instructors: Frances Nicolais

6/18 Friday 7-9pm

Come learn the differences between HHI’s Chair II through IV classes, plus EARN 2 CLOCK HOURS FREE!

 

JULY

 

Focus on Fascia: Breast CareNEW

7 hours         Tuition $138 includes essential oil

Instructor: Frances Nicolais

7/8 Thursday 10-6

Prerequisite: Focus on Fascia I

 

Advanced Skills Program

50 hours        Tuition $300 + text  ($200 for current CMT students)

Instructor:  Andrea Schally/Staff

12 week course

7/10-9/25 Saturdays 9am-1:30pm (9/25: 9am-2pm)

Students choose one Saturday off

OPEN ENROLLMENT! Start your 12 weeks at any time.

Required text: The Educated Heart $40.55

**This class is open to HHI Alumni only**

 

Thai Massage I: A Taste of Thai – NEW CLASS!

8 hours         Tuition $127

Instructor:  Elyse Briggs

7/11 Sunday 9:30am-6:30pm

Note: This class comprises the first 8 hours of our 50-hour Traditional Thai Massage class. We offer it as a stand-alone class as well.

 

Traditional Thai Massage: Nuad Bo-Rarn – NEW CLASS!

50 hours        Tuition $675

Instructor:  Elyse Briggs

7/11, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 Sundays 9:30am-6:30pm and

8/22 & 8/29 Sundays 10:30am–3:30pm

 

Chair II: Enhanced Skills

21 hours        Tuition $304

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

7/11, 7/18, 7/25 Sundays 10-6

Prerequisite: Chair I-A

Prerequisite for Chair II-A*

*Note: Chair II-A is scheduled for 9/12

 

Introduction to Fascial Anatomy

6 hours         Tuition $99

Instructors:  Frances Nicolais & Tom Hambright

Day and Evening Classes:

7/12 Mon & 7/14 Wed 10am-1pm OR 6:30-9:30pm

Prerequisite for all Focus on Fascia and Trigger Point classes and Workout Companion Massage, and is recommended for Chair Massage III

Note: This class comprises the first 6 hours of our 50-hour A&P Intro class. We offer it as a stand-alone class as well.

 

Anatomy and Physiology Intro

50 hours        Tuition $675 + texts

Instructor:  John McEnany

7/12 through 8/23 Mondays & Wednesdays, plus, 8/24 Thursday

(No Class on 7/19 Monday)

Choose Day or Evening Classes: 10am-2pm OR 6:30-10:30pm

(3/29 & 3/31: 10-1pm OR 6:30-9:30)

Required texts:  Trail Guide to the Body, 3rd Edition, Trail Guide Student Handbook, 1st Edition, and Introduction to Massage Therapy, 2nd Edition

**Recommended for State certification

Prerequisite for Sports Massage II

 

Medical Terminology  

9 hours         Tuition $151 + text

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

Days: 7/13 Tue 10am-1pm, 7/15 Thu, 7/19 Mon, and 7/20 Tues 10am-Noon

Eves: 7/13 Tue 6:30-9:30pm, 7/15 Thu, 7/19 Mon, and 7/20 Tues 6:30-8:30pm

Required text:  Trail Guide to the Body, 3rd Edition

**Recommended for State certification

 

Advanced Swedish (Deep Spa)

35 hours        Tuition $480

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

Days: 7/13 Tue 1-2pm; 7/15 Thu, 7/19 Mon, 7/20 Tues Noon-2pm; 7/22 Thu, 7/27 Tues, 7/29 Thu, 8/3 Tues, 8/5 Thu 10am-2pm; and, 8/10 Tue, 8/17 Tues, 8/19 Thu Noon-2pm; and 8/25 Wed 10-2 (Final Practical)

-OR-

Eves: 7/13 Tue 9:30-10:30pm; 7/15 Thu, 7/19 Mon, 7/20 Tues 8:30-10:30pm; 7/22 Thu, 7/27 Tues, 7/29 Thu, 8/3 Tues, 8/5 Thu 6:30-10:30; and, 8/10 Tue, 8/17 Tues, 8/19 Thu 8:30-10:30; and 8/25 Wed 6:30-10:30 (Final Practical)

 

Focus on Fascia: Headaches/Sinus/Neck Pain

14 hours        Tuition $253 includes essential oil and Still Point Inducer

7/20, 7/22, 7/27 & 7/29 Tue & Thu 2:00-5:30pm

Prerequisite: Focus on Fascia I

Prerequisite for FOF: TMJ Conditions*

*Note: FOF TMJ is scheduled for 11/11

 

AUGUST 

 

Focus on Fascia: Oscillations – NEW

14 hours        Tuition $221

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

8/4, 8/6, 8/11, & 8/13 Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30-10pm

Prerequisite:  Focus on Fascia I

 

Focus on Fascia: Carpal Tunnel

7 hours         Tuition $113

Instructor: Frances Nicolais

8/5 Thursday 10-6

Prerequisite: Focus on Fascia I and FOF Shoulder Girdle/Rotator Cuff

 

Chair I-A: Basic Enhanced Skills

7 hours         Tuition $116

Instructor: Nora Stewart

8/8 Sunday 10-6

Prerequisite: Chair I (CMT)

Prerequisite for Chair II

 

Contraindications

6 hours         Tuition $99

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

Day or Evening Classes:

8/10 &  8/17 Tues and 8/19 Thu 10am-Noon OR 6:30-8:30pm

**Recommended for State certification

 

Focus on Fascia: Fibromyalgia

7 hours         Tuition $138 includes essential oil

Instructor: Frances Nicolais

8/26 Thursday 10-6

Prerequisite: Focus on Fascia I

 

Vibration & Sound Therapy

7 hours         Tuition $113

Instructor:  Mary Frances Spencer

8/29 Sunday 10-6

*This class is open to the public*

 

september

 

Taking Care of Your Tools

4 Hours         Tuition $71

Instructor: Frances Nicolais

9/1 Wednesday 6-10pm

 

Focus on Fascia II

21 hours        Tuition $298.00

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

9/7, 9/9, 9/10, 9/14, 9/16, 9/17 Tue, Thu & Fri 2:00-5:30pm

Prerequisite: Focus on Fascia I

Prerequisite for FOF III

 

Chair II-A: Advanced Enhanced Skills

21 Hours        Tuition $298

Instructor: Frances Nicolais

9/12, 9/19 & 9/26 Sundays 10-6

Prerequisite: Chair II

Prerequisite for Chair III*

*Note: Chair III is scheduled for 10/16

 

Focus on Fascia INEW

21 hours        Tuition $298

Instructor:  Frances Nicolais

9/22, 9/24, 9/29, 10/1, 10/6 & 10/8 Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30-10pm

Prerequisite:  Intro to Fascial Anatomy

 

Focus on Fascia: Plantar FasciitisNEW CLASS!

7 hours         Tuition $113

Instructor: Frances Nicolais

9/23 Thursday 10-6

Prerequisites: Focus on Fascia I and FOF Pelvic Girdle/Low Back

 

OCTOBER

 

Advanced Skills Program

50 hours        Tuition $300 + text  ($200 for current CMT students)

Instructor:  Andrea Schally/Staff

12 week course

10/2-12/18 Saturdays 9am-1:30pm (12/18: 9am-2pm)

Students choose one Saturday off

OPEN ENROLLMENT! Start your 12 weeks at any time.

Required text: The Educated Heart $40.55

**This class is open to HHI Alumni only**

 

Deep Tissue – Abdomen & Pelvis

25 hours        Tuition $350

Instructor:  Eloise Albrecht

10/3, 10/10, 10/17, & 10/24 Sundays 10-5 (10/24: 10-6)

Prerequisite: Deep Tissue – Chest & Arms

 

Chair I

8 hours         Tuition $122

Instructor: Nora Stewart & Mary Frances Spencer
10/5 & 10/7 Tuesday & Thursday 10am-2pm  -OR-  6:30-10:30pm

Satisfies prerequisite for Chair I-A.

 

Chair III: Focus on Fascia

21 hours        Tuition $304

Instructor: Frances Nicolais
10/16 & 10/23 Saturdays 2:30-6; and 10/17 & 10/24 Sundays 10-6

Prerequisite: Chair II-A

Satisfies prerequisite for Chair III-A

 

Focus on Fascia: Scar Tissue

7 hours         Tuition $138 includes essential oil

Instructor: Frances Nicolais

10/21 Thursday 10-6

Prerequisite: Focus on Fascia I

 

NOVEMBER

 

Ear/Hand/Foot Reflexology

28 hours        Tuition $389

Instructor:  Stefanie Sabounchian

11/1, 11/3, 11/8, 11/10, 11/15, 11/17, 11/22, & 11/24

Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30-10pm

 

Introduction to Fascial Anatomy

6 hours         Tuition $99

Instructors:  Frances Nicolais & Tom Hambright

Day and Evening Classes:

11/1 Mon & 11/3 Wed 10am-1pm OR 6:30-9:30pm

Prerequisite for all Focus on Fascia and Trigger Point classes, Workout Companion Massage, and recommended for Chair Massage III

Note: This class comprises the first 6 hours of our 50-hour A&P Intro class. We offer it as a stand-alone class as well.

 

Anatomy and Physiology Intro

50 hours        Tuition $675 + texts

Instructors:  John McEnany & Frances Nicolais

Day and Evening Classes:

11/1 Mon 10am-1pm OR 6:30-9:30pm; 11/3 Wed 10am-1pm OR 6:30-9:30pm;

11/10 Wed, 11/15 Mon, 11/17 Wed, 11/22 Mon, 11/24 Wed, 11/30 Tues, 12/2 Thu, 12/6 Mon, 12/7 Tues, 12/9 Thu, 12/14 Tues 10am-2pm OR 6:30-10:30pm.

Required texts:  Trail Guide to the Body, 3rd Edition, Trail Guide Student Handbook, 1st Edition, and Introduction to Massage Therapy, 2nd Edition

 

Medical Terminology  

9 hours         Tuition $151 + text

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

Days: 11/2 Tue 10am-1pm, 11/4 Thu, 11/8 Mon, and 11/9 Tues 10am-Noon

Eves: 11/2 Tue 6:30-9:30pm, 11/4 Thu, 11/8 Mon, and 11/9 Tues 6:30-8:30pm

Required text:  Trail Guide to the Body, 3rd Edition

**Recommended for State certification

 

Advanced Swedish (Deep Spa)

35 hours        Tuition $480

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

Days: 11/2 Tue 1-2pm; 11/4 Thu, 11/8 Mon, 11/9 Tues Noon-2pm; 11/11 Thu, 11/16 Tues, 11/18 Thu, 11/23 Tues, 11/29 Mon 10am-2pm; and, 12/1 Wed, 12/8 Wed, 12/13 Mon Noon-2pm; and 12/16 Thu 10-2 (Final Practical)

-OR-

Eves: 11/2 Tue 9:30-10:30pm; 11/4 Thu, 11/8 Mon, 11/9 Tues 8:30-10:30pm; 11/11 Thu, 11/16 Tues, 11/18 Thu, 11/23 Tues, 11/29 Mon 6:30-10:30; and, 12/1 Wed, 12/8 Wed, 12/13 Mon 8:30-10:30; and 12/16 Thu 6:30-10:30 (Final Practical)

 

Chair I-A: Basic Enhanced Skills

7 hours         Tuition $116

Instructor: Nora Stewart

11/7 Sunday 10-6

Prerequisite: Chair I (CMT)

Prerequisite for Chair II

  

Focus on Fascia: TMJ Conditions

7 hours         Tuition $113

Instructor: Frances Nicolais

11/11 Thursday 10-6

Prerequisites: Focus on Fascia I and FOF Headaches/Sinus/Neck Pain

 

DECEMBER 

 

Contraindications

6 hours         Tuition $99

Instructor:  Andrea Schally

Day or Evening Classes:

12/1 & 12/8 Wed and 12/13 Mon 10am-Noon OR 6:30-8:30pm

**Recommended for State certification

 

 

Rev. 03/09/10

 

 

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Our advanced electives are registered with the State of California.  Registration means we have met certain minimum standards imposed by the state for registered schools on the basis of our written application to the state.  Registration does not mean we have met all of the more extensive standards required by the state for schools that are approved to operate or licensed or that the state has verified the information we submitted with our registration form.

 

Our registered advanced electives are accepted for city licensing and by the California Massage Therapy Council for State Certification.


 

 

 


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