SOMA INSTITUTE IS APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND BODYWORK (NCBTMB) AS A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER UNDER #450420-07.


All classes run from 9:00am - 6:00pm unless otherwise stated.
Please call for catalog, flyer or more information.

A transformative, experiential process that creates lasting change in your life and your career. Held Saturday, Sunday, & Monday each week, except for holidays. This program can be taken without the Foundation program for massage practitioners, physical therapists, nurses and other professionals licensed to touch.
Cost: $14,000.00: 519 hours

Foundation Program
 This program in combination with the Soma Training is the basic academic program for professional licensing.
Held Saturday and Monday each week.
Cost: $5,000.00: 231 hours

Somassage® Workshop
This is a whole body massage developed from Soma Neuromuscular Integration, and using the Soma theories, Three Brain Model, and the Holographic Body reading. A profound energizing massage, this will be an asset to your practice. Four day Certification in Somassage®.
Cost: $600.00: 34 hours

Equine Somassage® Workshop
This is a certification and preparation for the WA State Board of Massage Large Animal Licensing program.  Dates do not include supervised experience; class days only. Must be licensed in Massage.
Contact: Jennifer Lovejoy, LMP, LAMP, Certified Soma Practioner
jennifer@greenhorsebodyworks.com - (253) 861-7666

Advanced Intensive
Includes Certification and Transcript.
August 18 – 23, 2011: 50 hours

Both trainings must be taken for State licensing in massage.
Classes meet from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. These dates can change before training begins. Bold indicates exams/holidays

 
FOUNDATION PROGRAM 2012 FALL
Sept. 30 Orientation & Embroyology
Oct. 1 Anatomy, Physiology, 1 refers to lesson Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology reports/papers required
Oct. 7 Kinesiology and movement
Oct. 8 Anatomy, Physiology & Kinesiology 2
Oct. 14 Contraindications and pathology
Oct. 15 Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology  3
Oct. 21 Psychology for Bodyworkers – requires research paper
Oct. 22 Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology   4
Oct. 28 Contraindications and pathology
Oct. 29 Quiz  Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology  5
Nov. 4 Massage theory and ethics ROM, Remedials
Nov. 5 Insurance, ROM, Remedials, Contraindications  & Indications, Insurance & tax
Nov. 11 Anatomy, Physiology, kinesiology   6 &  7
Nov. 12 Quiz  Anatomy, Kinesiology   8  
Nov. 18 Client practices
Nov. 19 Mid-term exam Anatomy & physiology  9 
Nov. 24-26 OFF THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Dec. 2 Student Dev. , Client practices, business, State & Local law
Dec. 3 Quiz Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology  10
Dec. 9 Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology  11 & 12
Dec. 10 Review of all A & P systems
Dec. 16 Review Kinesiology, All Papers Due
Dec. 17 Final exam, discussion and completion - FINAL DAY

*January 10, 11, 12, 13 Somassage® Certification included in cost of Soma Training or can be taken separately, call for flyer, or look on website under Somassage® Cert. 34 CE hours.
 
SOMA TRAINING 2013 Spring
Jan 26-28 First Weekend Session #1
Feb. 2-4 Weekend with Instructors
Feb. 9-11 OFF - To enroll models
Feb. 16-18 Models begin – Session #2 students
Feb. 23-25 Session #3
March 2-4 Weekend with Instructors
March 9-11 Session #4
March 16-18 Session #5
March 23-25 Session #6
March 30-31, April 1 OFF - EASTER HOLIDAY
April 6-8 Session #7
April 13-15 Weekend with Instructors
April 20-22 Session #8
April 27-29 Session #9
May 4-6 Arm Session
May 11-13 Session #10
May 18-20 Finish Models - Monday Class
May 25-27 OFF - MEMORIAL HOLIDAY
June 1-3 Finish Models - Monday Class
June 8-10 Final weekend-class and completion

*June 27, 28, 29, 30 Somassage® Certification included in cost of Soma Training or can be taken separately, call for flyer, or look on website under Somassage® Cert. 34 CE hours.

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Photos unless otherwise noted by Marcia Colucci