Our Institutional Objectives

• To create a physical environment and a culture which brings the IPSB mission to life.

• To honor all dimensions of consciousness and promote the integration of the three centers of the body: physical, mental, and emotional.

• To train qualified practitioners with professional integrity and competence in a major area of study within holistic health, massage, bodywork, and somatic therapies.

• To implement programs and courses with a balance between academic learning and experiential understanding which facilitate self-exploration and personal growth, as well as practical skills.

• To utilize technological advances and research to increase the quality of educational resources.

• To educate students of diverse ages and backgrounds to understand, thrive in, and enhance our global community.

• To further the recognition of the profession of somatic bodywork within academia and among the general public.

• To train teachers and researchers of the future in somatic therapies and bodywork.

• To reflect the integrity we encourage in our students through our business practices and curriculum.