Massage Therapy... Making a Difference
Once a student of Institute of Bodywork Studies always a student.
Ask about our Student for Life program...its free!
In as little as 8 months, you could be working in the massage therapy industry making an income of over $40,000 a year and have the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference in the life of others!
- We offer multiple flexible start dates, day classes, night classes as well as an accelerated program to help you achieve your goals quicker. Day classes meet M-Th 10am to 2pm, Night classes meet M-Th 6pm-10pm, Accelerated program students attend both. Classes do not meet Fridays, but instructors are available for tutoring or study groups - at no additional charge!
- We also offer a Mastery Program which offers you an additional opportunity to fine tune your skills and have additional exposure with seasoned licensed therapists and additional one on one instructor time during your internship. Get started with this program for as little $500 down! (coming soon)
We are an Institute that is focussed solely on teaching Massage Therapy
so we can provide our students the most specialised training possible, in
this growing sector of the Health Care industry.
We are extremely proud of the faculty at Institute of Bodywork Studies. Each faculty member brings a very special and unique insight to your training. Our instructors pour their hearts and souls into the training that is provided for you. They are very much concerned with and dedicated to you and the training that you receive. It is the goal of every faculty and staff member to give you all of the skills necessary to not only pass your board exam, but to help you become a successful massage therapist.
Our Student for Life program - once you have completed the course you are welcome to come back and re-sit any part (or all) of the massage courses again, for FREE, to keep your knowledge fresh and up to date. Just because you graduate from our program doesn't mean we don't still care about your education.
Our professional program is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services and designed to prepare students for the 500 hour curriculum for the purpose of fulfilling the licensing requirements for the State of Texas. The renowned massage industry professional organization, Associated Massage and Bodywork Professional, abmp.com, has endorsed our curriculum, as well as the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Join us as we teach you :
Download a School Schedule:
- Business & Ethics 45 hours (12 days)
From advertising practices to maintaining tax documents, this dynamic and insightful course will equip you to build a massage practice you can
be proud of and in which you can enjoy. In addition, we will discuss in
detail industry ethics, the scope of practice for massage therapy, laws
pertaining to massage and all businesses in general. - Hydrotherapy 20 hours (5 days)
Students will learn to use hydrotherapy in a safe and effective manner
through demonstrations and hands-on practice. Types of hydrotherapy
to be discussed include: whirlpool, hot and cold packs, steam,
body wraps, body scrubs and the various types of showers.
- Anatomy & Physiology 75 hours (19 days)
We utilize animated video, exercises, and class projects to help students
better comprehend the structure and function of the human body. Additionally, our textbooks are specifically designed for students of massage
therapy and correspond with full-color, animated presentations used in class.
- Pathology 40 hours (10 days)
Pathology is the study of human disease and the effects of the disease on the human body. This information is important to the massage therapist
because there are conditions where massage would require caution or perhaps
not recommended. It is also critical to recognize potential pathologies and
inform clients of their risk.
- Health & Hygiene 20 hours (5 days)
Students will study and understand indications and contraindications to massage, the effects of stress, the importance of proper body
mechanics and self care, proper sanitation for equipment and the
importance of good personal hygiene practices.
- Massage Techniques 200 hours (50 days)
<To include: Swedish, Trigger, Chair, and Sports >
This subject allows us to teach the art of massage therapy. We begin with basic
Swedish Massage strokes and gradually work students into providing a wonderful
relaxing massage. The goal of this subject is to impart the science and art of
massage therapy to every student to provide a relaxing massage, taking into account
the fact that every client is an individual and has individual needs in their massage.
Once the student is confident in their Swedish skills we introduce several other vital techniques such as Trigger Point therapy, Chair and Sports massage.
- Kinesiology 50 hours (13 days)
Understanding the structure and function of the human body
with an emphasis on the muscular and skeletal systems is of utmost
importance for the skilled massage therapist.
- Internship 50 hours for Basic, 120 for Mastery
Your clinical internship will be the most rewarding part of your massage therapy
education. You will complete the internship in our facility, providing massage & spa
services to our established clientele.
These are all the tools you will need to become licensed with the State of Texas and begin your new career. Training at the Institute of Bodywork Studies puts equipment, resources and training facilities at your fingertips. We are your premiere source for life long learning.
Complete your program in about 8 months
Institute of Bodywork Studies
More than a School of Massage... your education partner for Life.
Your future is in your hands, make a change today!
972-353-8989
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This page was last updated: March 4, 2010
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Lewisville, TX 75067
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