2010 - 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 2010, includes European classical, Lomi and Russian Massage techniques.
  Jan 4 - Feb 19 (M/W/F, 10-4)
  $2185. (Choose a 50-Hour Anatomy Course below to get your 150 hours)
  
• Spring 2010 Intensive, includes European classical, Lomi and Russian Massage. (Intended as an accelerated course for Level 1.)
  May 17 - July 9 (M/W/Th/F, 10-4) 5-week intensive.
  $2895 (Choose a 50-Hour Anatomy Course below to get your 150 hours).
• Fall 2010, includes Sports Massage Course, and participation in the Kona Ironman Triathalon massage team in October!
  Sept 13 - Oct 22 (M/W/F, 10-4)
  $2185. (choose a 50-Hour Anatomy Course below 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 (the cost below is just for this class if you take all of level 1 see above for the fee).
Feb 22 - March 12, 2010 (M/W/F, 10-4) $550
July 12 - July 30, 2010 (M/W/Th/F, 10-4). 2-week intensive. $600
Oct. 25 - Nov. 15, 2010 (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, 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.

Craniosacral Visory Therapy with Dr. Jo Maynard, PhD., LMT
March 13 -14, 2010 (Sat/Sun, 10-4) $295
Enhancing the body's own healing through the craniosacral rhythm. This is a beginning class.

Muscle Stretches for you and your client
May 15-16, 2010 (Sat 10-4) $195.
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. Feel the body move.

Beginning Shiatsu Massage with Mile Dubous, LMT
July 10 - 11, 2010 (Sat/Sun, 10-4),or 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.

Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage with Mark Olson LMT
Held 3x a year; December, May and September (Sat./Sun., 10-5) call or email for exact dates $425. ($250 reservation fee) Learn hamo, kahi, kupele, kaomi and body mechanics, Ho'oponopono, pule, . This is an experience of a life time.

Polarity with Academy staff
Aug. 21 -22, 2010 (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 20 - 21, 2010 (Sat/Sun. 10-4) $295.
Learn the ancient art of muscular relief by utilizing areas of the feet and hands. Vit-flex technique is taught during this workshop.

Reiki & Energy Work with Dr. Jo Maynard, PhD. LMT
June 5 - 6 or Oct. 23 - 24, 2010 (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. Arragements can be made for Level II and III. Usui method taught here.

Russian Massage Therapy.
Beginning - Nov. 13- 14 (Sun/Mon, 10-4), Oct.. 23-24, 2010 (Sat/sun, 10-4) $325
Two days of invigorating, therapeutic manual therapies.

Sports Massage with Dr. Jo Maynard, Ph.D. LMT,
Part 1 - Pre & Post Event Sept. 25 - 26, 2010 (Sat./Sun, 10-4), $350.
Part 2 - Injury Care Workshop & Computer Syndrom Oct. 9 - 10, 2010 (Mon./Tue. 10-4), $450.
Techniques for working with athletes before, after, or in preparation of a sporting event. Includes participation in the Ironman Triathlon on race day (Oct. 11) !

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.
5-8 hour days of class for health practitioner`s and therapist`s, planned for 2010 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) 962-0050

Click here for more about our Continuing Education classes!
Instructors:Yahavah Mathison LMT, Megan Neal, LMT; Kala Gardner, LMT,
Auntie Mary Fragas ( Papa" K",we are sadden to report that our beloved Papa K passed on), we leave his name in honor of his teachings to Dr Jo and the many others he has touched;

Mark Olson PhD., LMT (Dr. Myk Hungerferd, we are sadden to report our beloved Dr Myk passes 2009);
Yahavah Mathison, LMT and other guest speakers!