The Napa Valley School of Massage was founded in 1998 by Dr. and Mrs. Andrews. They realized the importance of teaching restorative and healing massage to advanced karate and yoga practitioners. The program is also open to qualified individuals who are interested in a professional career in restorative massage therapy. The Napa Valley School of Massage is approved by the Board of Private Post-Secondary Education of the State of California. Upon successful completion, students will be granted a prestigious certificate in restorative therapy from the Napa Valley School of Massage.
Instruction includes the art of restorative massage, anatomy, physiology, medical gymnastics, hydro-therapy and hygiene. Much of this knowledge was derived from the outstanding work of fencing master Per Henrick Ling (1776-1838), the founder of Swedish Massage and from the ancient Japanese art of Seifukujitsu as practiced by Henry Seishiro Okazaki (1890-1951), the founder of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu.
The 250 hour Course course is the outstanding foundation of the Napa Valley School of Massage's Restorative Massage Program. In this course, you will be introduced to the wonderful arts of Restorative Massage, Medical Gymnastics, Hydrotherapy, Hygiene, and the underlying principles of Anatomy and Physiology. You will learn two very important massage routines that are very different from each other. The Swedish massage is one of the most popular massages in the world. You will also learn a Deep Tissue Massage routine. Knowledge of these two outstanding massage routines will make you a very versatile Massage Therapist. You will feel very confident having worked in the Student Clinic. Most graduates will do 50 massages in the Student Clinic prior to course completion.
The 500-Hour Course is the next step in your education as a Restorative Massage Therapist.
In addition to the great massage routines taught to you in the first 250 hours, you will be taught additional massages including the Japanese Towel Massage, Restoration Foot Massage, Granny's Facial Massage and Granny's Side Massage Technique. These massage routines will add to your depth of knowledge and experience.
In addition, you will gain more experience in the Student Massage Clinic. Most graduates will have the opportunity to perform at least 100 massages in this setting.
In the 1000 hour course, you will master the Art of Restorative Massage.
You will be taught additional advanced massage routines including Shiatsu, Tui Na, Eagle Claw Chair Massage, Advanced Okazaki Massage Techniques, Pregnancy Massage and Head Massage and Traditional Medical Thai Massage.
You will have the opportunity to work in the Student Clinic throughout your advanced massage training. By the time you graduate, you will have done two hundred massages in the Student Clinic. This course is your journey to mastery of Restorative Massage.
You will be required to learn the advanced methods of Restorative Massage, Medical Gymnastics, Hydrotherapy, Hygiene and the underlying principles of Anatomy and Physiology. Your study of anatomy will include the respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine and integumentary systems. You will have the opportunity to review the other organ systems covered in the Basic and Intermediate courses.
In addition, you will receive yoga and meditation training as part of the advanced course. In this 1000-Hour course, you will enjoy growing and harvesting your own herbs. The herbs will be grown in the school's herb garden and will be used to make your own massage liniments and salves.
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Laurie