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 ...
Lunch with the ED and Dean!
Dear Students, Faculty & Staff, On the 15th of each and any month the Executive Director, Nancy Herbst, and the Dean of Education, Michele Nowak-Sharkey, welcome you to join them at lunch in the school lounge. Come join us on the 15th of any month from 11:30 to 12:30p.m. bring your lunch, bring your thoughts about IPSB, and bring your questions and concerns. We look forward to sharing a meal & conversation Nancy and Michele
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. Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Wednesday, August 22, 2012 6:30 - 9:30 pm Open House Flyer The event will be held at: 9025 Balboa Avenue, Ste. 130San 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 nightcall us at 858-505-1100. Hope to see you there!
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 coursework...
Massage Therapy Program
The 52.25 credit / 617-credit hour Massage Therapy Certificate Program meets the...
Essentials of Massage & Bodywork
The Essentials of Massage & Bodywork (Essentials) course is the foundation for...
Academic Programs
Essentials of Massage and Bodywork The Essentials of Massage & Bodywork...
Continue Education
IPSB offers massage and bodywork courses as continuing education credits to practicing...
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Lunch with the ED and Dean!
Dear Students, Faculty & Staff, On the 15th of each and any month the Executive...
Touch 101
You are invited to come and explore the wonderful world of massage and mindful touch....
IPSB’s Open House!
Whether you’re a prospective student or a “friend of IPSB,” please join us...
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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 are... [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 blends,... [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 model... [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 Chi... [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 expands... [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 approach... [Read more of this review]
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