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OUR MISSION
Our mission is to fully immerse participants
in an intense process of self-transformation through
concentrated training in therapeutic massage.
Individuals are prepared for an occupation of "right
livelihood" through focused practice in the art
of massage. We aspire to graduate highly skilled Certified
Massage Therapists who positively impact their communities
through healing and service.
CURRENT COURSE SCHEDULE
Listed below are our upcoming massage certification intensive sessions. Space
is limited, so please contact
us as soon as possible to sign up!
SESSION* |
STARTS |
ENDS |
| Spring | 5/25/2008 | 8/15/2008 | | Fall | 9/29/2008 | 12/20/2008 |
*Dates subject to change. Please contact Crestone Healing Arts Center for exact dates of program commencement
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Click here to download our School Catalog and an Application Packet
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The 12-Week Massage Certification Intensive
is a highly demanding program consisting of 106 hours
of pre-attendance Independent Home Study and 524 hours
of In-residence Massage Training. Students work 5 days
per week, 10 to 12 hours a day, with 2 to 4 Saturday
commitments. Much of the program consists of hands-on
experiential learning with emphasis on practical application.
The 12-week intensive sessions usually begin in January,
April, & September. Our program is approved and
regulated by Colorado's Department of Higher Education,
Division of Private Occupational Schools.
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SUMMARY OF COURSES
The course curriculum for the 12-week
intensive sessions cover the following subjects and
hours devoted to each subject.
| Courses |
Hours |
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7 Massage
Courses |
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| Acupressure |
50 |
| Reflexology |
20 |
| Shiatsu |
70 |
| Swedish Massage |
65 |
| Integrated Massage |
40 |
| Two
Massage Electives |
14 |
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259 |
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| Support
Courses |
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| Ethics |
15 |
| Pathology |
40 |
| Movement
& Ki Development |
60 |
| Herbology for Massage Therapists |
20 |
| Business Practice |
15 |
| Basic Oriental Healing Philosophy |
10 |
| CPR and Basic First Aid |
10 |
| Community Massage Practicum |
62 |
| Anatomy & Physiology |
131 |
| Introduction to Aromatherapy |
5 |
| Introduction to Hydrotherapy |
5 |
| Total |
371 |
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| Total
Program Hours |
630 |
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TO APPLY
For more information, and to apply for the massage certification program, please click on the links below:
Application Packet (ZIP) - Includes cover letter, application, program fee summary, and pre-interview considerations.
Crestone Healing Arts Catalog (PDF)
PROGRAM FEE SUMMARY
The following represents the most current
and most accurate fee schedule for the Crestone Healing Arts Center Massage
Certification Program.
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Cost |
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Application Fee
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$40
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Tuition
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$5995
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In-residence housing
Not applicable if living off campus
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$995
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Meal Plans
To be determined at orientation
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Student Liability Insurance
Carried through Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals
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$45
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Repair & Cleaning Deposit
Fully refundable provided no repair or cleaning incurred by the student is necessary
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$150
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Texts & Materials
Maximum budget for books & materials
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$720
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CPR/First Aid
Paid directly to the CPR instructor
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$55
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Herbology
Paid directly to the Herbology instructor
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$180
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Reproduction Fee
For copied materials |
$45 |
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Massage Tables
We provide massage tables and on site massage chairs for student use during the program.
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Visa and Mastercard accepted with an assessed service charge of 3% of total credit card charges.
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