About Us
Founded in 1977 as the Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing and later renamed the International Professional School of Bodywork, the school quickly became fondly known as IPSB. IPSB is noted for its commitment to excellence, the quality of its faculty and staff, and the quality of its students and graduates. Not surprising, IPSB is institutionally accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA), is approved as a CEU provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing and as a CE provider by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). It is also approved by the Department of Education to offer ...
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' ...
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 ...
IPSB’s Open House!
Discover How You Can Live a Balanced Life Offering Healing Touch as a Way to Make a Difference IPSB opens her heart and doors to the community for the next Open House. We invite you to experience a direct understanding of our approach to the world of massage and bodywork honed over 35 years of teaching. Tour IPSB’s facilities and learn how Massage Therapy is taught. Meet current students and respected faculty. Gain direct knowledge with an invigorating massage. Learn about the diverse techniques and holistic programs originated, developed and offered by IPSB. Wednesday, August 21, 2013 6:30 – 9:00 pm 9025 Balboa Avenue, Suite 130 San Diego Ca. ...
Academics
Associate of Science in Holistic Health
The Associate of Science in Holistic Health degree program includes all the course...
Holistic Health Practitioner Program
The Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) Certificate Program includes all the...
Massage Therapy Program
The 52 credit / 617-credit hour Massage Therapy Certificate Program meets the...
Essentials of Massage & Bodywork
The Essentials of Massage & Bodywork (Essentials) course is the foundation...
Academic Programs
Essentials of Massage and Bodywork The Essentials of Massage & Bodywork...
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IPSB offers massage and bodywork courses as continuing education credits to practicing...
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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... [Read more of this review]
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... [Read more of this review]
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... [Read more of this review]
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... [Read more of this review]
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... [Read more of this review]
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... [Read more of this review]
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... [Read more of this review]
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... [Read more of this review]
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... [Read more of this review]
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... [Read more of this review]
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