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We offer classes throughout the year.  Visit our continuing education page to see our current calendar, or just download our Course Catalog!
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Ongoing Continuing Education Courses (2010)  Licensing Courses & Continued Education 

Level 1- Licensing Course with the Academy Staff.

  • Fall 2010, Sept 13 - Oct 22 (M/W/F, 10-4 ) includes Sports Massage Course, and participation in the Kona Ironman Triathalon massage team in October!$2185. (choose a 50-Hour Anatomy Course $550, below to get your 150 hours).
  • Winter 2011, includes Swedish European classical Massage,  Reflexology  and  Lomi Lomi  Massage techniques.
  • Jan 4 - Feb 19 (M/W/F, 10-4) $2185.00 (Choose a 50-Hour Anatomy Course $550, below to get your 150 hours)
  • Spring 2011 Intensive, includes Swedish Massage, Lomi and Reflexology. (Intended as an accelerated course for Level 1.)
  • Summer 2011 July1 - Sept 1st  (M/W/F, 10-4) 8-weeks  intensive. $2895  Choose a 50-Hour Anatomy Course (included inn this price)  below to be part of your 150 hours  All prices do not include tax and supplies 
Anatomy:  See how learning  can be fun!  50 hours Level 1 Anatomy, Physiology & Kinesiology. ($550) This cost  is just for this class. Prices do not include tax and supplies..   If you take all of LEVEL 1 (150 hours) see above for the additional fees, This Anatomy Class is taught  as a stand alone class as  it can prepare you  for passing the Hawaii Licensing test. 
  • Sept 13 - Sept 29  2010  (M/W/F, 10-4)  
  •  Oct. 25 - Nov. 15, 2010  (M/W/F, 10-4) 
  • Feb 22 - March 12, 2011 (M/W/F) 10-4)                                                                                                                                                                
  • July 12 - July 30, 2011 (M/W//F, 10-4)  2-week intensive.    

  • Aromatherapy with Yahavah (not for credits) September  25th 10-4pm December 13 (Sat, 10-4, 6 hours) or Jan. 10 - 11, 2010 (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. 

    Beginning Shiatsu Massage with Mark  Kovell - Jan 8-10 (10-4pm), July 10 - 11, 2010 (Sat/Sun, 10-4)  Nov. 13 -14, 2010 (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. 

  • Reflexology  with Kalina - LMT.  Sep 21 (10-2)  March 20 - 21, 2010  (Sat/Sun. 10-2) $30.  Learn the ancient art of muscular relief by utilizing areas of the feet and hands. Vita-flex Zone Therapy technique is taught during this workshop.

  • Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage With Kalina Level 1  October  23-24  2010   (Sat 10-5PM)  $225. ($100 reservation fee) Kalina is teaching The Ancient art of Lomi Lomi as it was taught to her by Papa K   and Auntie  Mary Fragas.  This Course includes ancient sacred chants and Hawaiian Power words of Healing, the Lomi Sacred Dance and the Lomi  Massage hands-on Practice                                  

  • Advanced Lomi with Pohaku Hot Stone Massage With Kalina Nov 6  2010  (Saturday 10-5PM) We will go to Hilo Sacred beach to gather Stones for the  Pohaku Hot Stone Massage. This course  include the sacred Lomi Chants and prayer to connect with the Healing stones

  • Sports Massage  in a Nut Shell for Beginners with Kalina.  Sept 25 (10-2pm)  Oct 4 2010 ( Sat  10-2pm)   Learn the techniques for working with athletes before,  in preparation of, or after a sporting event. Includes participation in the Iron man Triathlon on race day (Oct. 9-11) !

  • Reiki 1  with Lilia.  $100  Sep. 18  &  Nov. 13 2010 (Sat 10-1pm) No pre-requisite necessary for Level 1.  Reiki II Oct. 16 Sat (10-1) $100. 

  •  Master Teacher training, ($500.).  Arrangement can be made for Level II and III. Email or call for dates

Pre-licensing Education, workshops and internship programs are approved by the DCCA which is the Hawaii Board of Massage Therapy for the State of Hawaii: (808) 586-3000. The Big Island Academy of Massage is a member of the AMTA  

 Email us to receive a detailed information on all upcoming classes: (808) 969-7676  or (808) 936-5255

Instructors:  Amy Dunn, Kalina Aka-Kathleen Alvarez, Lilia,  TanMayo, Mark Kovel,  Yahavah,  and other guest speakers!