Continuing 
Education
2012

HypnoBirthing
Fall 2012

Therapeutic Massage Program
Start Date:  
Spring/Summer 2012
Days: 12-5
Evenings: 4-9
Schedule:
2 or 3 days per week plus clinic 

Application Deadline:
May 30, 2012
Currently Accepting Applications
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Program Introduction
Faculty
Partial Independent Learning
School Classroom and Facility
Program & Campus Highlights 
Therapeutic Massage Therapist Program    
    Descriptions, Cost and Course Lists
Specialty Massage Programs 
    Structural Energetic Therapy
    Descriptions, Cost and Course Lists
Continuing Education: TBA
     

Program Introduction
Every program offered at Bear Heart School of Massage was designed and created by the founder and owner, Sheryl Daniel. Sheryl has immense experience with many different healing modalities that is evident in her classes and programs. As an instructor herself for over 20 years, she understands the importance of well rounded, meticulously designed courses to bring out the infinite possibilities in every student.  Personal and professional connections in the healing and education community also provided the invaluable expertise and input that created the exciting education programs taught at Bear Heart School of Massage. Many thanks to my supportive and fabulous colleagues and especially Paul Witt, RMT. Bear Heart School of Massage does not mix the professional business of a salon or clinic to distract us from our commitment to giving our students the best learning experience possible and our complete, undivided attention. All clinics and spas have their own way of doing things and if you learn only one way, their way, you will be at a disadvantage in your employment search and private practice building after graduation.  
                                                 
Faculty
Bear Heart School of Massage’s outstanding instructors include professionals from the many different areas of instruction including: massage therapists, movement therapists, chiropractors, personal trainers, reflexologists, aromatherapists, yoga instructors, and a host of other holistic health disciplines. The faculty are required to have, or have had, their own private practices or have worked in their field of specialty for at least 5 years, many have been practicing for over 14 years and some over 25  years. Training in instruction, teaching and learning methods, and standards of curriculum fosters cohesion between individual instructors and subsequently each program. This cohesion creates a learning community of talented, passionate instructors who desire to grow in their own knowledge and to continually improve their teaching abilities. The additional instructor was actually Sheryl’s instructor, oh so many winters ago. His passion about therapeutic massage, bodywork, movement, Sustainability, and the human form makes him an invaluable addition to the faculty. His contribution to the massage profession by training aware massage therapists excited about how they can assist their clients, in only the way he can, makes him an exceptional instructor in every possible way.     
                                             
Partial Independent Learning 
Bear Heart School of Massage has a partial independent learning and partial residence program. Many classes have theoretical components that are “independent learning” or “self-study”. The independent modules are intended to let students get first exposure to foundational information and test memorization skills of that information to maximize time in class with instructors. This aspect of our program is seamlessly woven into the schedule, is comparable to homework assignments  and makes up approximatly 25% of hours earned- 15% of these are an off campus research project including hands on practice done at your pace.

School Classroom and Facility
Our classroom space is consciously chosen to be a low stress environment, with a professional, warm and relaxing feel to inspire, uplift, and enhance learning, healing, change, and growth.   We have small classes-6 students max and our classroom is perfect for what we are doing. It is an easy to find location with ample, well lit parking. The school is within walking distance to many restaurants in old town Fort Collins for food and snacks for school and has a small kitchenette for students to use.                                                                                     

Program & Campus Highlights
~ Lower cost for program
~Lower overall costs for attending school-since some of the course theory  will be independent learning, students will reduce the costs for gas, child care and income lost for time off from work
~Classroom space has all the necessary equipment: massage tables, oils and lotions, blankets, pillows and bolsters, basic class materials and supplies, a full skeleton, anatomy posters, CD's player,reference materials, and Audio/Visual display.
~An extensive in class library that includes current massage and healing books and periodicals 
~Energy efficient, healthy, & environmentally friendly products are used.
~We Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle!

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    Therapeutic Massage Therapist Program

included in the Therapeutic Program 
Holistic Structural Release
 
“Holistic Structural Release blends a series of light and deep bodywork techniques, and holistic release techniques to address a variety of soft tissue restrictions. HSR uses a precise sequence for maximum benefit and longer lasting hold. HSR facilitates and supports awareness, transformation, growth, and expansion in a substantial way.  It is a holistic bodywork system that includes releasing stress from the body, organ referral, movement education to create and support an opening for change, healthy lifestyle consulting, supportive body-mind release, holistic bodywork, and energetic interventions to create balance and tap the infinite possibilities of health for the individual.” 
                                             
 The Therapeutic Massage program is for mature students who have a strong desire to work with clients who deal with the challenging issues of chronic pain, tension and injury as well as the relaxing, health enhancing benefits of massage.  An emotional maturity is required of therapeutic students that will allow therapists to relate to a broader client base rather than only, the ever so yummy, relaxation and stress reduction aspects of massage therapy. When clients see the massage therapist as a valuable part of their wellness program they stay even when money is tight, like in today's economy. It is deeply satisfying work and very rewarding to have a lifelong impact on the joy of daily living for your clients.  Bear Heart School of Massage teaches Sheryl’s unique way of blending relaxation and holistic, therapeutic techniques that really make a difference on an ongoing basis for regular clients.  Reaching beyond the basics, the Therapeutic program includes the Structural Release series for long lasting change for clients and greater marketability for the therapist. For the career minded student the Therapeutic Massage program is the best choice. The exposure to a wide variety of techniques in more than just an introductory format makes this program very competitive while keeping the emphasis on therapeutic bodywork courses and therapeutic practice development. Subjects covered will include basic relaxation massage, advanced techniques in clinical massage, introduction to the holistic healing paradigm,  holistic nutrition, aromatherapy, remedies for self care, the mind-body connection, advanced soft tissue release protocols and techniques, a business class to ensure success, and therapeutic relationship and ethics. This program is an effective combination of hands-on techniques, science, advanced therapeutic methodology, and business success. The Therapeutic Massage Program will provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to: achieve excellence in the field of massage therapy, seek Colorado state registration, secure advanced level employment as a therapeutic massage therapist, and be able to create a successful private practice in massage therapy. Complete this program in 11 months or 8 months including breaks.

Therapeutic Massage Program*: 600 Hours

All Inclusive, Total Program Cost: $5,500
Application Fee                                             $50.   
Registration Fee                                          $150.    
Classroom, Books, & Supply Fees        $1,700.
Tuition                                                        $3,600. 

Interest Free Payment Plan
Payment schedule: $1000 down
$409. or $562 per month depending on enrolment

Therapeutic Massage Program Class List  
(*changes pending administrative approval by the DPOS)

Massage I: Whole Body Massage 
    Prenatal, Delivery & Infant Massage
    Chair Massage
Massage II: Clinical Massage
Holistic Structural Release Series   
    Trigger Point Therapy                                                           
    Myofascial Technique                                          
    Dynamic Neuromuscular                                               
    Positional Release                                    
    Internal Organ Manipulation
    Cranial Decompression
Massage III: Integrative Massage & Bodywork 
    Traditional Chinese Medicine Bodywork: Acupressure & Shiatsu
    Ayurvedic Bodywork: Abhyanga & Marma
    Reflexology
Therapeutic Movement
Facilitated Stretching
Psychophysiology of the Mind-Body Connection
Holistic Healing: Nutrition, Herbs, & Aromatherapy
Business Mastery: Creating a Thriving Career
Form & Function of the Human Body: A&P & Pathology           
Bodies in Motion: Kinesiology                                                  
Therapeutic Massage Practical Hours
Therapeutic Massage Research Project                                                                                                 
                                                                       
  Hypnobirthing- Childbirth Educator Certification
Teaching women the art and joy of rediscovering their natural birthing instinct.

Next Class: TBA Fall 2012 

 HypnoBirthing is as much a philosophy of birth as it is a technique for achieving a satisfying, relaxing and stress free birthing.  HypnoBirthing teaches women and birthing companions the art and joy of experiencing birth in a safe, more comfortable manner for themselves and their babies. Through guided imagery and self-hypnosis women learn how to call upon their bodies’ own natural endorphins and thus eliminate or greatly reduce the need for medication.  When a woman is properly prepared for childbirth and when the mind and body are in harmony, nature is free to function in the same well-designed manner that it does with women in other cultures and with all other creatures. You will be fascinated as you view HypnoBirthing® videos showing laboring mothers, awake, alert and in good humor, as they experience safe, gentle birth – free of the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome.  HypnoBirthing teaches a woman how to release all prior programming about birth, how to trust her body and work with it, as well as how to free herself of limiting thoughts and emotions that lead to pain-causing fear and resistant muscles. HypnoBirthing helps women rediscover their natural birthing instinct. Moms are awake, aware, and fully in control, but profoundly relaxed as they bring their babies into the world. 

Course Information:
A four-day workshop leading to certification as a HypnoBirthing Practitioner: Cost: $695.
 
Tuition includes a manual for the introductory course, a copy of the textbook, HypnoBirthing®--The Mongan Method; a DVD of seven HypnoBirthings; a CD with relaxation conditioning and birth affirmations; a 70-page practitioner’s teaching Syllabus with class outlines, scripts, and demonstrations; six hand posters for classroom use; a CD of forms and handouts, and other visual handouts. Registrants needing both prerequisite courses will take Introduction to Birthing Basics as an At-home Study prior to certification for an additional $150  Certification

Certification also includes a listing on our on-line referral system, a copy of our newsletter four times a year, educational advancement through our yearly educational Conclave, and regular course updates. Attendance at a HypnoBirthing Practitioner Certification Workshop does not automatically equate to Certification.  Each candidate must submit a successfully completed Review of the Program following the course. Only those persons who are certified through the HypnoBirthing Institute may use the registered trade name HypnoBirthing® and the logo in promotional and teaching materials.

Instructor: Kathie Dolce HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator Vice President, HypnoBirthing® Institute  Please call if you have questions: 303-775-5079 or email: kathie@peacefulbaby.comFor more information on Practitioner Certification visit www.HypnoBirthing.com

           *This class series is a sponsored class by the school and the costs are approximate and subject to change. Please contact Kathie Dolce directly with any questions. 

Structural Energetic Therapy Certificate Program 
Structural balance allows the body and its musculature to function with strength and flexibility.  When there is an imbalance in the structure, specific areas of the structure will overwork or be weakened to the point of injury or distress.  Structural Energetic Therapy® (SET) is a therapy that incorporates Cranial/Structural Soft Tissue Releases techniques integrated with medical massage techniques to bring the structure into balance, and treatment is based on the individual needs of the client.  The goal of SET is to release the structural imbalance causing the discomfort so that clients can return to daily activities pain free. SET has developed over 30 years and is constantly in a state of evolution. SET integrates Cranial/Structural techniques, myofascial unwinding, neuromuscular applications, myofascial restructuring, emotional energy release, Acupressure, kinesiology and muscle testing, passive and active resistance, postural analysis, scar tissue and adhesion release, deep tissue therapy and rehabilitative massage.   

*This class series is a sponsored class by the school and the costs are approximate and subject to change. Please contact SET directly with any questions.  Call Pam at 813-949-2245 for information.    www.structuralenergetictherapy.com

Course Information:
Structural Energetic Therapy: 192 Hours Total Cost: $7300*
Tuition, Books, & Supplies                      $7,000. 
Classroom Fees                                         $300. 

Structural Energetic Therapy Course List
SET Phase I
SET Phase II
SET Phase III