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.
Friday, August 20, 2010 6:30 -9:30 pm
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 night call us at 858-505-1100.Hope to see you there!
Lunch with the ED and Dean!
Dear Students, Faculty & Staff,
On the 15th of each month the Executive Director, Nancy & the Dean of Education, Michele will be having lunch in the school lounge.
Come join us Thursday April 15, 2010 from 11:30 to 12:30p.m.
bring your lunch, bring your thoughts about IPSB, bring your questions and concerns. We look forward to sharing a meal & conversation Nancy and Michele
Touch 101
You are invited to come and explore the wonderful world of massage and mindful touch. This six-hour workshop was developed to teach the principles of conscious touch and how to apply those principles through many massage techniques. At Touch 101 you will learn how to massage the back, neck, shoulders, arm, legs, hands and feet. You will also have the opportunity to work at professional massage tables and to learn chair massage and floor mat work. We will also explore and experience the power of energy work using a technique of hands-on work at the energy centers of the body. Bring a friend, or meet a new one! This workshop is not just for couples but for everyone seeking a greater connection through touch.
Sundays from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. on the following dates: June 18 & 20, 2010
Touch 101 one day format: Saturday September 12th from 10:00am to 5:00pm
$30 per person, $50 for two people.
Call 858-505-1100 to register.
Please click on the following link to download a Touch 101 register form:
Register Now for Summer Quarter 2010
Register for Summer Classes before they fill up! Please download the Spring/Summer Schedule and Registration forms to get the classes you want today!
A sad farewell…
Hello IPSB community!
I wanted to let you all know that Eric Leventhal has informed us that he will be moving out of the San Diego area, and therefore will be leaving his position here at IPSB as Admissions Advisor. He has graciously given us advanced notice of his leaving and his last day will be Thursday, February 25th. Please join me in wishing him well on his future endeavors as he takes the message and spirit of IPSB with him on his journey. He has been a valuable member of the staff and IPSB community and will be missed! In light of this news, we are now looking to hire a new Admissions Advisor. If you or anyone you know of might be interested in the position, please come and see me or submit a resume to Cindy Nauta. The position listing is now posted on the IPSB website. Thank you all for your support and positive intentions for IPSB as we move through this transition.
Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2009
The Board of Directors, Faculty, and Staff of the International Professional School of Bodywork extend our warmest congratulations to you as an IPSB graduate! In honor of your achievement, we are pleased to invite you to the Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2009.
The Ceremony will be held on Sunday, August 30th, 2009, at the NTC Promenade located at 2875 Dewey Rd., San Diego, CA 92106. Please arrive no later than 4:30 p.m., as the Ceremony will begin promptly at 5 p.m. In preparation, please be sure to bring two or three coins for a traditional part of our Ceremony, the Fountain of Prosperity. (You will be free to retrieve them after the Ceremony, if you wish.) More specific instructions for the Ceremony will be given upon your arrival.
To confirm your participation, please reply to Angie Calvin in Administrative Services at (858) 505-1100, ext. 314, or by email at angie@ipsb.edu. Owing to the spaciousness of this year’s venue, we encourage you to bring as many friends and family members as you wish. When you contact Angie, please be sure to indicate the number of guests planning to accompany you.
Thank you for your commitment to yourself and to IPSB, and we look forward to seeing you at your Graduation Ceremony!
Sincerely,
The IPSB Board of Directors, Faculty, and Staff
Essentials of Massage & Bodywork
April 29, 2009 by doug
Filed under Essentials of Massage & Bodywork, Featured, News
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 and able to take care of one’s needs. The emotional center (chest) relates to the heart and the flow of emotions to the outside world. The intellectual center (head and neck) relates to being aware of the outside world, organizing the senses, and understanding what is going on.
The Essentials of Massage and Bodywork course is designed to create an opening and integration of these centers in the student and to give a format for balancing and opening these centers in others.
This course qualifies the student to apply basic massage techniques on family, friends, and others. Completion of this class does not ensure employment in most areas. Please refer to the “Massage Therapy Licensing” section for more information.
The Essentials course can be taken for continuing education and personal growth or as the beginning level of the professional academic training. Although some individuals may find work in the field (depending on state and/or local educational requirements), this course on its own does not meet the professional standards of AMTA, the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, or the minimum levels of licensure in the City of San Diego.
Those students who plan to become professional massage therapists and bodyworkers are expected to continue their education at least through the Massage Therapy certificate program, and are strongly recommended to obtain the Holistic Health Practitioner certificate. The opportunity for more academic studies is available in the Associate’s degree program.
Besides covering theory and practice of circulatory massage (which includes both Swedish and Esalen styles), Essentials students are introduced to Sensory Repatterning, self-massage, and deep tissue massage. Tai Chi, Educational Kinesiology, and the IPSB Movement series are also taught as support work for grounding, body mechanics, and energy generation.
Lessons taught in the Essentials class include:
Anatomy, Physiology, Hygiene
Massage Techniques
Body Mechanics
Ethics, Business and Legal Issues
Practical application (Supervised Practice)
Somatic Psychology
Support and Maintenance systems
Specific class dates and hours for Essentials and the Supervised Practice sessions are listed in each Quarterly Schedule of Classes.
Essentials of Massage and Bodywork
Choose one from formats below:
Summer 2010
A: July 7 – August 25 Mon/Wed/Fri 9am–2pm ~B: July 6 – August 28 Tue/Thu 6:30–10pm; Sat 9am–5pm (First class meets 5:30 – 10pm.)
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Fall 2010
A: September 21 – December 9 Tue/Thu 9am–2pm ~B: September 28 – December 4 Tue/Thu 6:30–10pm; Sat 9am–5pm (First class meets 5:30 – 10pm.) ~
C: October 20 – December 15 Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-2pm
Constitution Day September 17, 2009
What is Constitution Day?
Constitution Day (or Citizenship Day) is an American federal holidaythat recognizes the ratification of the UnitedStates Constitution. It is observed on September 17, the day the U.S. Constitutuional Convention signed the Constitution in 1787.
The law establishing the holiday was created in 2004 with the passage of an amendment by Senator Robert Byrd to the Omnibus spending billof 2004. Before this law was enacted, the holiday was known as “Citizenship Day”. In addition to renaming the holiday “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day,” the act mandates that all publicly funded educational institutions provide educational programming on the history of the American Constitution on that day. In May 2005, the United States Department of Education announced the enactment of this law and that it would apply to any school receiving federal funds of any kind. This holiday is not observed by granting time off work for federal employees.
When Constitution Day falls on a weekend or on another holiday, schools and other institutions unofficially observe the holiday on an adjacent weekday. This was the case in 2005, when Constitution Day was generally observed on Friday, September 16 and 2006 when the holiday was observed on Monday, September 18.
For a wealth of information about the US Constitution including educational resources and interactive tools, visit the National Constitution Center website http://www.constitutioncenter.org/
Download a copy of the U.S. Constitution
US Constitution
Take a Civics Quiz – 30 questions
Spring Bizarre Bazaar This Sunday April 11, 2010
Welcome to Spring! Bizarre Bazaar this Sunday April 11th 2010.
This will be an outside event where you can buy and sell your hand-crafted items, art work, or a few of those extra items taking up space in the garage. There will be food and beverages plus live entertainment.
The Details:
Spring Bizarre Bazaar
Sunday, April 11th 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. @ IPSB College parking lot located at:
9025 Balboa Ave, Ste 130
San Diego Ca. 92123
Mark your calendar, tell your friends, come, buy, sell or trade!
August Open House
Our quarterly event is here again! We invite you to come spend some time with our faculty, staff, and students for a wonderful evening of massage, refreshments, and inspiring demonstrations from some of our senior faculty. This is an opportunity to explore IPSB’s world of massage and bodywork. For over thirty years, we have used the finest educational methods to train Massage Therapists and Holistic Health Practitioners. IPSB’s instructors have a passion for their craft that continues to inspire students as they learn. Experts in their areas of practice, they dedicate themselves to sharing the knowledge, skills, and awareness acquired through decades of training and application.
Learning about massage and holistic health means embarking on a new journey towards an exciting career within this ever expanding field. Whichever direction you choose to take, this journey starts with IPSB’s unique Essentials of Massage & Bodywork course.This 120-hour class introduces you to the fundamental principles of massage and self-care, tai chi movement, as well as providing you with a solid understanding of bodywork and healing.
