2008 - 2009 CALENDAR

Licensing Courses & Continued Education in downtown Hilo, Hawaii

The Big Island Academy is the only Vocational Trade school for massage in East Hawaii

Level 1 Licensing Course with the Academy Staff.

• Winter 2009, includes European classical, Lomi and Russian Massage techniques.
  Jan 5 - Feb 18 (M/W/F, 10-4)
  $1985. (Choose a 50-Hour Anatomy Course below or take the online class to get your 150 hours)
  
• Spring 2009 Intensive, includesEuropean classical, Lomi and Russian Massage. (Intended as an accelerated course for Level 1.)
  May 18 - July 3 (M/W/Th/F, 10-4) 5-week intensive.
  $1995 (Choose a 50-Hour Anatomy Course below or go online to get your 150 hours).
• Fall 2008, includes Sports Massage Course, and participation in the Kona Ironman Triathalon massage team in October!
  Sept 8 - Oct 22 (M/W/F, 10-4)
  $1985. (choose a 50-Hour Anatomy Course below or go online to get your 150 hours).
• Prices do not include tax and supplies.

Level 1 Anatomy, Physiology & Kinesiology
See how learning Anatomy can be fun! 50 hours
Feb 20 - March 13, 2009 (M/W/F, 10-4) $550
July 6 - July 27, 2009 (M/W/Th/F, 10-4). 2-week intensive. $600
Oct. 22 - Nov. 14, 2008 (M/W/F, 10-4) $550.
Prices do not include tax and supplies.

Aromatherapy with Academy Staff
December 13 (Sat, 10-4, 6 hours) or Jan. 10 - 11, 2009 (Sat/Sun, 10-4, 10 hours)
Learn how the healing molecules of essential oils can support your body’s immunity while uplifting and energizing your systems. Hands-on classes include foot massage & raindrop therapy.Perfect for family and friends! No pre-requisites necessary!
$195., plus a $25. lab fee.

Craniosacral Visory Therapy with Dr. Jo Maynard, PhD., LMT
March 14-15, 2009 (Sat/Sun, 10-4) $295
Enhancing the body's own healing through the craniosacral rhythm. Find the still point. This is a beginning training.

Muscle Stretches for you and your client
May 16, 2009 (Sat 10-4) $95.
Experience the benifits of muscle stretching for you as a self care treatment and your clients who suffer from chronic pain and muscle tightness. PNF, MET/Strain-Counterstrain and others. Hand-outs are included. Come find the fun and move the body.

Beginning Shiatsu Massage with Miles Debous, LMT
July 12 - 13, 2008 (Sat/Sun, 10-4),or Nov. 15 -16, 2008 (Sat/Sun, 10-4) $295.
Study the theory & practice of advanced Oriental medical therapies using a combination of pressure, stretching & joint mobilization. You will learn a how to perform a table routine.

Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage with Traditional Hawaiian Healers
Nov. 8 - 9, 2008(Sat./Sun., 10-5) or June 13 - 14, 2009 (Sat./Sun. 10-5) or Dec. 19 -20, 2009 (Fri.,Sat.,Sun. 10-5) $525. ($250 reservation fee) Learn hamo, kahi, kupele, kaomi and body mechanics, Ho'oponopono, pule, la'au lapa'au and Hawaiiana healing concepts with Hawaiian elders. Papa K and Auntie Mary Fragas, just to name a few. This is an experience of a life time.

Polarity with Academy staff
Aug. 23 -24 (Sat/Sun, 10-4), or TBA $150.
Learn the comprehensive scientific method to balance the flow of electro-magnetic currents around and within the body.

Reflexology with Dr. Jo Maynard, Ph.D., LMT
March 14 - , 2009 (Sat/Sun. 10-4) $295.
Learn the ancient art of muscular relief by utilizing areas of the feet and hands. Learn the vita-flex technique.

Reiki & Energy Work with Dr. Jo Maynard, PhD. LMT
June 7 - 8 or Oct. 25 - 26 (Sat-/Sun, 10-3, 8 hours),
(8 hrs. Level 1, $150.; 8 hrs. Level 2, $225.; 8 hrs. Level 3, $225.; 16 hrs. Master Teacher training, $500.). No pre-requisites necessary for Level 1. The Usui method taught by here. Reiki history and its beliefs are included in this workshop.

Russian Massage Therapy.
Beginning - Nov. 10- 11 (Sun/Mon, 10-4), Oct.. 23-24 (Sat/sun, 10-4) $325
Two days of invigorating, therapeutic manual therapies.

Sports Massage with Dr. Jo Maynard, Ph.D. LMT,, & Dr. Myk Hungerferd.
Part 1 - Pre & Post Event Sept. 27 - 28 (Sat./Sun, 10-4), $350.
Part 2 - Injury Care Workshop Oct. 6 - 7 (Mon./Tue. 10-4), $250.
Techniques for working with athletes before, after, or in preparation of a sporting event. Includes participation in the Ironman Triathlon on race day (Oct.) !

Pathology for Massage Therapist`s with Dr. Jo Maynard.
A requirement for those wanting to take the National Exam and an informative and fun class for those massage therapist wanting to have a better understanding of the effects of disease on the body. (Look for this class coming to our distant-learning site).
5-8 hour days of class for health practitioner`s and therapist`s, planned for 2008 Aug. $425.

Pre-licensing Education, workshops and interneship programs are approved by the Hawaii State Department of Education and State of Hawaii DCCA, Board of Massage: (808) 586-3000. The Big Island Academy of Massage is a member of the AMTA and ABMP schools and is Department of Education approved. Email us or call to receive a detailed calendar on all upcoming classes: (808 )969-7676, or (808) 935-1405

Click here for more about our Continuing Education classes!
Instructors: Megan Neal, LMT; Kala Gardner, LMT,
Auntie Mary Fragas; Papa" K"; Mark Olson PhD., LMT; Dr. Myk Hungerferd;
Dr. Jo Maynard, Ph.D.,LMT and other
guest speakers!