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’ needs. As students apply these techniques and theories, they develop an attitude of nonjudgmental, non-invasive, loving embrace of the individual client.

The Somato-Emotional Integration course of study will prepare massage therapists to practice in many settings, equipped with techniques specific for both psychological and physical problems. This path provides preparation for those interested in working in western medical model practices, Holistic Health Centers, Recovery Programs and in private practice.

Certificate Course Requirements
150 Clock Hours

Prerequisites: Students must meet all general admission requirements. Students must also successfully complete the Essentials and Contemporary Methods (A & B) courses, Communication I: Client Centered Techniques, and Principles of Structural Integration.

Prerequisite:		Students must meet all general admission requirements. Courses must be taken in the order indicated. Each course taken will count toward only one Specialization.
Required Courses		Course Title		Credit Units		Credit Hours
EL304H		Passive Joint/Deep Tissue Blends		2.50		30
SP322B1		Somato Emotional Integration A		2.50		30
SP322B2		Somato Emotional Integration B		2.50		30
RSS424		Research: Case Report		2.50		30
see catalog		Guided Elective(s)		2.50		30
		Total Units / Hours		12.50		150