International Professional School of Bodywork (IPSB)

Course Offerings

Nancy — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:55:14 +0000

IPSB provides more than a 100 courses rich in bodywork, movement, somatic awareness, holistic sciences, and general education.

Title	Course Code	Path of Study	Credits	Instructional Hours
Active Stimulus Rebound Therapy	EL204AS	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Acupressure Point Location	EL304A	Asian Healing Arts	2.5	30
Adapting Massage for Special Populations	MSP304	Core Class	2.5	30
Alternative Deep Tissue Sculpting with Circulatory Massage	EL204ADT	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Anatomy for Body Therapists – Lecture	ANT105	Core Class	5.5	55
Anatomy for Body Therapists – Applied Studies	ANT105AS	Core Class	1.25	27
Aromatherapy I	EL204N	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Aromatherapy for the Immune and Chakra Systems	EL204Z	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Asian Healing Arts I	CMA-1	Core Class	2.5	30
Asian Healing Arts II	AHAII	Core Class	2.5	30
Ayurveda Demystified I	EL204AY	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Ayurveda Demystified II – Bodywork Therapies	EL204AYII	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Basic Lomilomi Massage	EL304LL	Asian Healing Arts	2.5	30
Chi Nei Tsang I – Internal Organ Massage	EL204CNTI	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Chi Nei Tsang II – Advance Techniques	EL204CNTII	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Circulatory Massage Applications	CMA-2	Core Class	2.5	30
Clinical Applications I	CMB-1	Core Class	1.5	30
Clinical Applications II	CL206-30	Core Class	1.5	30
Communication I: Client-Centered Communications	COMM305-I	Core Class	1.5	15
Communication II Elective Pool		Core Class	1.25	15
Communication III: Dialogue Methods—Introduction	DM402	Core Class	1.5	15
Community Outreach	CO301	Core Class	1.0	30
Contemporary Methods of Massage & Bodywork Group A Co-requisite Courses		Core Classes
Contemporary Methods of Massage & Bodywork Group B Co-requisite Courses		Core Classes
Craniosacral Therapy I-Relationship, the Neutral and the Breath of Life	EL304CSI	Integrative Somatic Methods	2.5	30
Craniosacral Therapy II-The Ground of Resource and Motion: The Holistic Shift and Motility	EL304CSII	Integrative Somatic Methods	2.5	30
Craniosacral Therapy III-The Heart of Healing: The Inherent Treatment Plan	EL304CSIII	Integrative Somatic Methods	2.5	30
Craniosacral Therapy IV (Pediatrics)	EL304M	Integrative Somatic Methods	2.5	30
Craniosacral Therapy Concentration – The Gateway to Deeper Organizing Forces: Augmentation and the 3 Bodies	SP322CS	Integrative Somatic Methods	5.0	60
Creating a Professional Practice	CPP208	Core Class	3.0	30
Deep Tissue for Common Ailments – Pectoral Girdle I	EL204AO	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Deep Tissue for Common Ailments – Pectoral Girdle II	EL204AR	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Deep Tissue for Common Ailments – Pelvic Girdle	EL204AP	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Deep Tissue Sculpting	CMA-3	Core Class	2.5	30
Department of Success	DS308	Core Class	1.5	15
Dreamwork I	COMM2/305D	Core Class	1.25	15
Dreamwork II	EL204DW	Integrative Somatic Methods	1.25	15
Dynamics of Personal Learning A	DPL420A-30	Core Class	2.5	30
Dynamics of Personal Learning—Introduction	DPL418I	Core Class	1.5	15
English Composition	ENG408I	Core Class	3.0	30
English Literature	ENG408II	Core Class	3.0	30
Essentials of Massage & Bodywork	EMB101	Core Class	10.0	120
Essentials of Oriental Theory	EL304J	Asian Healing Arts	2.5	30
Face, Hands & Feet Massage	EL204K	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Feldenkrais®	EL205H	None (Movement)	1.25	15
Food as Medicine	EL304FM	Clinical Methods	2.5	30
Heated Stone Integrated Massage	EL204AB	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Hydrotherapy and Self Care	HS204	Core Class	1.25	15
Illuminating the Chakras	COMM2/305I	Core Class	1.25	15
Introduction to Research	RSS404	Core Class	1.5	15
Jin Shin – Organ Meridian Foundations	EL204OF	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Jin Shin Acutouch – Self-Care	EL204J	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Jin Shin Acutouch – Common Ailments	EL204CA	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Jin Shin Acutouch – Concentration	SP322E	Asian Healing Arts	5.0	60
Jin Shin Acutouch – Healing the Spirit	EL204MV	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Massage for People with Cancer	EL304AM	Clinical Methods	2.5	30
Mathematics for Bodyworkers	MATH410	Core Class	3.0	30
Mindfulness & Meditation	COMM2/305H	Core Class	1.25	15
Moving Soma	ART540B	None	1.25	15
Neuromuscular Repatterning	EL205B	None (Movement)	1.25	15
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) – Abdomen & Spine – Concentration	NMT322A	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) – Lower Girdle – Concentration	NMT322L	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) – Neck & TMJ – Concentration	NMT322N	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) – Upper Girdle – Concentration	NMT322U	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Neuromuscular Therapy—Introduction	NMT301	Core Class	2.5	30
Partner Yoga	EL205AD	None (Movement)	1.25	15
Physiology/Pathology A	PHY203A	Core Class	3.0	30
Physiology/Pathology B	PHY203B	Core Class	4.5	45
Pregnancy Massage – Introduction	EL204AE	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Principles of Structural Integration	PSI318	Core Class	2.5	30
Professional Seminar	MTS390	Core Class	1.5	15
Psychocalisthenics	EL205Z	None (Movement)	1.25	15
Qigong	EL205G	None (Movement)	1.25	15
Reflexology	EL204RF	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Reiki I	EL204AJ	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Relational Somatics Concentration	SP322A	Integrative Somatic Methods	5.0	60
Research: Case Report	RSS424	Core Class	2.5	30
Rhythmic Deep Tissue Blends	EL304H	Clinical Methods and Integrative Somatic Methods	2.5	30
Seated Massage	EL204T	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Seitai Shiatsu I	SP322CI	Asian Healing Arts	2.5	30
Seitai Shiatsu II	SP322CII	Asian Healing Arts	2.5	30
Sensory Repatterning	CMB-2	Core Class	3.0	30
Sensory Repatterning II	EL304G	Integrative Somatic Methods	2.5	30
Sensory Repatterning III – Concentration	SP322J	Integrative Somatic Methods	5.0	60
Somatic Assimilation	CMA-4	Core Class	2.0	20
Somatic Psychology	CMB-3	Core Class	2.0	20
Somatic Rejuvenation: An Exploration Through the Arts	COMM2/305S	Core Class	1.25	15
Somato-Emotional Integration I	SP322B1	Integrative Somatic Methods	2.5	30
Somato-Emotional Integration II	SP322BII	Integrative Somatic Methods	2.5	30
Structural Integration Classroom Aide	PSI300A	Clinical Metchos and Integrative Somatic Methods	1.0	30
Structural Integration Phase A	SP322HS	Clinical Metchos and Integrative Somatic Methods	10.0	120
Structural Integration Phase B	SP322IS	Clinical Metchos and Integrative Somatic Methods	10.0	120
Supervised Practice	PS102-15, PS202-15	Core Class	.75	15
Supervised Practice – No Credit	PSNC	None	0	15
Table Thai™ Massage I	EL304FG	Asian Healing Arts	2.5	30
Table Thai™ Massage II	EL204TT	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Taijiquan (Tai Ch’i Chuan) I	EL205C	None (Movement)	1.25	15
Thai Foot Massage	EL204AU	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Thai Herbal Massage	EL204TH	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Therapeutic Hypnosis: Integrative Hypno-Massage	EL204HP	Clinical Methods	1.25	15
Tok Sen	EL204TZ	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Traditional Thailand Massage – Concentration	SP322D	Asian Healing Arts	5.0	60
Traditional Thailand Massage – Introduction	EL204S	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Traditional Thailand Massage -Theory of Sen	EL304E	Asian Healing Arts	2.5	30
Traditional Thailand Massage – Therapeutic Applications	EL304F	Asian Healing Arts	2.5	30
Tui Na for Common Ailments – Modern Chinese Massotherapy	EL304C	Asian Healing Arts	2.5	30
Tui Na for Sports Injuries	EL204TS	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15
Tui Na Hand Techniques	EL304B	Asian Healing Arts	2.5	30
Tui Na – Concentration	SP322G	Asian Healing Arts	5.0	60
Way of The Healer – Introduction to Relational Somatics	EL304P	Integrative Somatic Methods	2.5	30
Yoga – Hatha	EL205A	None (Movement)	1.25	15
Zen Shiatsu	EL204ZS	Asian Healing Arts	1.25	15

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Supervised Practice – No Credit – PSNC

Nancy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:54:08 +0000

Supervised Practice PSNC (15 hours, 0 units)

Practice sessions are offered for students to increase their hands-on experience in a supervised setting. Students practice techniques learned in their massage training and learn to give and receive appropriate feedback. Each session begins with movement exercises related to massage (e.g. Tai Chi, Qi Gong) before students pair-up and take turns giving and receiving massage. Students are free to use the practice time as they see fit to further their proficiency in massage techniques. Student’s skills will be reinforced, clarified, and expanded under the supervision of IPSB faculty members. The sessions end with feedback and integration dialogue with all in attendance.

Path of Study: None

Pre- or Co-requisite: Essentials of Massage & Bodywork EMB101

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Food as Medicine – EL304FM

Nancy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:10:03 +0000

Food as Medicine EL304FM (30 hours, 2.50 units)

Using Naturopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine as it’s source, this class takes over 4000 years of plant and food research to address better health and reverse disease. Learn how to treat the root cause of common ailments and disease with natural fruits and vegetables from the grocery store, medicinal mushrooms and tonic herbs. These foods contain Phytonutrients that unlock our body’s endocrine system and supercharge our immune system. Most people throw away the most valuable parts of the foods we eat, this class will explain and explore the medicinal properties of specific foods and how to unlock the key ingredients that will address over 25 different ailments. Weight Loss, Allergies, Anemia, Arthritis, Asthma, ADD, Autism, Poor Circulation, Cancer, Chronic Fatigue, Colds & Flu Virus, Digestive Disorders, Depression and Diabetes are just a few of the ailments that will be discussed along with their corresponding food remedy. This class includes a lengthy discussion regarding the history of food systems, the chemistry and processes of the body as it relates to food and the healing process, and an extensive food lab where foods will be prepared, cooked and used for consumption.

Path of Study: Clinical Methods

Prerequisite: None

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Somatic Assimilation – CMA-4

Nancy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:10:19 +0000

Somatic Assimilation CMA-4 (2.0 credits, 20 hours)

Designed to provide a framework for the important processing and assimilation of personal changes thatoccur during body therapy training. Within the context of the group, students learn to examine and work with their own and others’ feelings, motivations and patterns of behavior.

Path of Study: Core Class

Prerequisite: Essentials of Massage and Bodywork

Co-requisites: Asian Healing Arts I, Circulatory Massage Applications CMA-2, and Deep Tissue Sculpting – CMA-3

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Deep Tissue Sculpting – CMA-3

Nancy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:08:57 +0000

Deep Tissue Sculpturing CMA-3 (2.5 credits, 30 hours):

Techniques for releasing chronic and acutetension through deep, melting compressions and strokes to the musculature.

Path of Study: Core Class

Prerequisite: Essentials of Massage and Bodywork

Co-requisites: Asian Healing Arts I CMA-1, Circulatory Massage Applications CMA-2, and Somatic Assimilation CMA-4

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Circulatory Massage Applications – CMA-2

Nancy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:07:04 +0000

Circulatory Massage Applications CMA-2 (2.5 credits, 30 hours)

Advanced studies in Swedish massage techniques, including material from the Edgar Cayce approach and other therapeutic modalities.

Path of Study: Core Class

Prerequisite: Essentials of Massage and Bodywork

Co-requisites: Asian Healing Arts I CMA-1, Deep Tissue Sculpting CMA-3, and Somatic Assimilation CMA-4

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Asian Healing Arts I – CMA-1

Nancy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:06:04 +0000

Asian Healing Arts I – CMA-1 (2.5 credits, 30 hours)

An introduction to the Asian modalities offered at IPSB: Seitai Shiatsu,Tui Na, Thailand Massage, JinShin Acutouch. The emphasis of this class is to provide a broad range of hands-on experience to these ancient healing arts.

Path of Study: Core Class

Prerequisite: Essentials of Massage and Bodywork

Co-requisites: Circulatory Massage Applications CMA-2, Deep Tissue Sculpting CMA-3, and Somatic Assimilation CMA-4

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Somatic Psychology – CMB-3

Nancy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:38:07 +0000

Somatic Psychology – CMB-3 (20 hours, 2.0 credits)

The study of how the psyche may be understood and approached through the body. Students address the psychological attitudes embodied in particular physical structures.

Path of Study: Core Class

Prerequisite: Comtemporary Methods of Massage & Bodywork Group A (Asian Healing Arts I CMA-1; Circulatory Massage Applications CMA-2; Deep Tissue Sculpting CMA-3; and Somatic Assimilation CMA-4

Co-requisites: Clinical Applications I CMB-1 and Sensory Repatterning CMB-2

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Sensory Repatterning – CMB-2

Nancy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:36:55 +0000

Sensory Repatterning – CMB-2 (30 hours, 3.0 credits)

The artful application of passive movement to create feeling state of grace and ease in the body that, in turn, elicits positive tissue response. Cultivation of vision (intention), sensitivity (receptivity), and rhythm (pacing) are emphasized.

Path of Study: Core Class

Prerequisite: Comtemporary Methods of Massage & Bodywork Group A (Asian Healing Arts I CMA-1; Circulatory Massage Applications CMA-2; Deep Tissue Sculpting CMA-3; and Somatic Assimilation CMA-4

Co-requisites: Clinical Applications I CMB-1 and Somatic Pschology CMB-3

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Clinical Applications I – CMB-1

Nancy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:34:57 +0000

Clinical Applications I – CMB-1 (30 hours, 1.5 credits)

Students integrate new skills and modalities into client sessions with the support of instructors at the Massage Therapy Center. The development of client relationship skills is emphasized.

Path of Study: Core Class

Prerequisite: Comtemporary Methods of Massage & Bodywork Group A (Asian Healing Arts I CMA-1; Circulatory Massage Applications CMA-2; Deep Tissue Sculpting CMA-3; and Somatic Assimilation CMA-4

Co-requisites: Sensory Repatterning CMB-2 and Somatic Pschology CMB-3

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