IPSB, A College of Massage & Holistic Health in San Diego, Accredited, Financial Aid (Federal) and Continuing Education.

IPSB’s Open House!

Whether you’re a prospective student or a “friend of IPSB,” please join us for an informative and fun evening at our Quarterly Open House. Come visit our new expanded campus, enjoy free massage demonstrations and light refreshments, ask questions of our faculty, staff and students, and have the chance to win some door prizes! Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:30 -9:30 pm Open-House-Flyer The event will be held at: 9025 Balboa Avenue, Ste. 130 San Diego Ca. 92123 IPSB is conveniently located between Hwy 163 and I-15. For more information—or to schedule your own personalized tour if you can’t make it that ...

Essentials of Massage & Bodywork

The Essentials of Massage & Bodywork (Essentials) course is the foundation for learning at IPSB, for professional training, personal growth, or spiritual development. It is the prerequisite for the Massage Therapy Certificate program and the foundation for the College’s philosophical approach to learning. It gives the student a solid core of skills, knowledge, and experiential understanding of the integration of Body-Mind-Emotions-Spirit through the work of holistic body practices. The coursework is based on a “three centers” concept: the physical, emotional, and intellectual centers. The physical center (legs and lower abdomen) relates to the physical instinct and the concept of being grounded ...

Massage Therapy Program

The 600-hour Massage Therapy Certificate Program meets the local City of San Diego educational requirements of 500 hours of training to become a licensed Massage Therapist and the California Certified Massage Therapist educational requirements. It provides a basic well-rounded education in hands-on bodywork techniques most commonly expected by employers and the general public. Students must complete the prerequisite Essentials of Massage and Bodywork course before starting this program. Courses in this program include the Contemporary Methods of Massage & Bodywork, which expands on the basic information presented in the Essentials course, and introduces Asian Healing Arts and Clinical experience into the ...

Holistic Health Practitioner Program

The Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) Certificate Program includes all the coursework required for the Massage Therapy program plus Essentials and an additional 285 clock hours (22.5 units) in course work. This 1005-hour program meets the local city of San Diego educational requirements of training to become a licensed Holistic Health Practitioner. In the HHP program, students begin study in a specialized area of bodywork. The required courses shape communication with clients, develop an analytical method of observing body language, view body structure, and create effective somatic vocabulary. This upper level massage training grooms the student as a true professional prepared for ...

Associate of Science in Holistic Health

The Associate of Science in Holistic Health degree program includes all the course work required for the Massage Therapy and Holistic Health Practitioner certificate programs, and an additional 225 clock hours (20.5 units) in coursework. The entire Associate of Science program may be completed by full-time students within nine quarters, by three-quarter-time students within 12 quarters, and by half-time students within 18 quarters. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, graduates will be qualified to work as self-employed private practice therapists and as advanced level practitioners (HHP) in spas, health clinics, medical offices, chiropractic offices, hotels and resorts. Success in the body ...

Neuromuscular Therapy

The Neuromuscular Therapy course of study includes courses focusing on physiological problems and western methods of treatment. This specialization will prepare massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of sports injuries, chronic pain, postural dysfunction and other types of physical problems. The approach is most appropriate for working closely with the western medical model and will provide the therapist with a clear under- standing of medical terminology and the ability to interact with professionals in that environment. This path provides preparation for the therapist interested in techniques desired for working in the Chiropractic Office, ...

Structural Organization & Integration

The Rolf method of Structural Integration combines touch, movement and awareness to optimally organize the Whole Being in the field of gravity. The human body is designed to relate to the space around it and the earth underneath in a highly dynamic way. We expand: there is an inherent, spring-loaded, anti-gravity mechanism in the body, which expands us in all directions – down-up, side-to-side, and front-to-back. Structural Integration supports people to unfold this innate potential. When we find this natural state of Expansional Balance we can release pain from its roots. We develop grace, ease and efficiency on all levels. The ...

Tui Na Massage

This Certificate course of study is intended to explore in depth the theory and practice of Tui Na massage. Tui Na, a traditional Chinese healing system, integrates acupressure and massage by using a variety of hand techniques. The focus of this Certificate program will be on the practical applications of Tui Na massage. It will include: Taoist Chi Gong energy generating exercises, “Shanghai Style” rolling massage techniques, 60 major acupoints-location and function, and treatment protocols for a variety of injuries to primary joint function and internal disorders. This path will prepare Asian Healing Arts massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting ...

Seitai Shiatsu

This Certificate course is intended to provide a depth of study in the theory and practice of Seitai Shiatsu. This path will prepare Asian Healing Arts massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of chronic conditions and other types of physical and psychological problems. These approaches are appropriate for working closely with the Western medical model and its relationship to Asian energetic healing models, such as acupuncture. This provides the therapist with a clear understanding of the energetic paradigm and the ability to interact with professionals in health care environments. Seitai Shiatsu is a form ...

CranioSacral Therapy

The CranioSacral Therapy course of study will prepare massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting either with techniques specific for treatment of psychological and physical problems. The approach is most appropriate for working closely with the Western medical model and will provide the therapist with a clear understanding of medical terminology and the ability to interact with professionals in that environment. This path provides preparation for therapists who desire to work in Private Practice or in an Osteopathic, Chiropractic or other clinical/medical setting, addressing a variety of allopathic physical problems, as well as emotional and energetic imbalances. CranioSacral Therapy is ...

Holistic Nutrition

The Holistic Nutrition course of study includes classes focusing on nutritional problems and Eastern and Western methods of treatment. This path will prepare holistic health practitioner to be able to make suggestions in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of diet, chronic pain, indigestion, and other types of nutritional problems that might not be remedied by allopathic medicine. Students will acquire a foundational knowledge of Western and Eastern nutrition and herbs and learn basic methods to support common ailments. These courses provide students with fundamental information required for understanding and evaluating foods, diet and herbs in both Eastern and ...

Jin Shin Acutouch

This Certificate course is intended to provide a depth of study in the theory and practice of Jin Shin Acutouch. This path will prepare Asian Healing Arts massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of chronic conditions and other types of physical and psychological problems. These approaches are appropriate for working closely with the Western medical model and its relationship to Asian energetic healing models, such as acupuncture. This training provides the therapist with a clear understanding of the energetic paradigm and the ability to interact with professionals in health care environments. Jin Shin Acutouch ...

Relational Somatics

The Relational Somatics course of study will prepare massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of psychological and physical problems. It includes classes focusing on physiological problems and Western methods of treatment. The approach is most appropriate for working closely with the Western medical model and will provide the therapist with a clear understanding of medical terminology and the ability to interact with professionals in that environment. This path also provides preparation for the therapist interested in techniques desired for working in Health Clinics, Recovery Programs and Private Practice. Relational Somatics explores the use of ...

Sensory Repatterning

The Sensory Repatterning course of study will prepare massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of psychological and physical problems. It includes classes focusing on physiological problems and Western methods of treatment. The approach is appropriate for working closely with the Western medical model and will provide the therapist with a clear understanding of medical terminology and the ability to interact with professionals in that environment. This path also provides preparation for the therapist interested in techniques desired for working in Health Clinics, Spas,Recovery Program, Senior Care Nursing Facilities and Private Practice. As one of ...

Somato-Emotional Integration

The intention of the Somato-Emotional Integration specialization is to train therapists to unify the often disconnected energies of the physical, emotional, and intellectual body centers. Students learn to utilize bodywork techniques that reduce soft tissue dysfunction and imbalance for this purpose, including deep tissue/passive joint movement blends, structural integration, sensory repatterning, and strain/counterstrain. Development of tai chi principles, empathetic touch, breath, and movement mobilization enhances students' technique effectiveness. Instruction emphasizes enhancing the students' ability to interact verbally with her/his client by using active body dialogue, visualization and expressive movements. Students also practice objective and intuitive observation and assessment of clients' ...

Sports Massage

The Sports Massage course of study includes classes focusing on physiological problems and Western methods of treatment. This path will prepare massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of sports injuries, chronic pain, postural dysfunction and other types of physical problems. The approach is appropriate for working closely with the Western medical model and will provide the therapist with a clear understanding of medical terminology and the ability to interact with professionals in that environment. This path provides preparation for the therapist interested in techniques desired for working with both mature and professional athletes, ...

Thailand Medical Massage

This course of study is intended to explore in depth the theory and practice of Traditional Thailand Medical Massage. This path will prepare Asian Healing Arts massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of chronic conditions and other types of physical and psychological problems. These approaches are most appropriate for working closely with the eastern psychological and medical model and energetic health care systems, such as acupuncture. This provides the therapist with a clear understanding of the energetic paradigm and the ability to interact with professionals in health care environments. Dr. Richard Gold studied Thai ...