We offer year round programs for all levels of experience! Level 1 and Level 2  Licensing Massage
Hawaiian Lomi lomi, European Swedish,  Hot Stone, Sports Massage, Acupressure, Spa Techniques, and many more subjects . . We also welcome Student Transfers from other schools

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Download our 2010 Catalog for curriculum, prices, calendar, and registration form. Please note that the dates for continuing education courses are more up to date on the continuing education page than in the catalogue.

                                                          Introductory & Intermediate Programs:

• Level 1 (150 hours)
  Creates a solid foundation for all other techniques. Includes body mechanics, draping, professionalism, Swedish massage strokes, introduction to human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, indications and contra-indications for massage, you will learn an ecletic therapeutic full-body massage taught by Amy Dune and Kathryn Alvarez This routine has been given internationally.
  Offered every January (Winter) and September (Fall). Spring/Summer Intensives also scheduled.
• Level 2 (420 hours)
  Provides a deeper understanding of soft tissue manipulations for students with a minimum of 150 hours prior training. Explores Spa and Aromatherapy techniques, Hawaiian Lomilomi, client assessment, sports massage, musculo-skeletal injuries, hygiene, body-mind relationships, deep tissue massage, ethics, reflexology and more. Advanced classes include Oriental modalities, pathology for bodyworkers, fascial release techniques, Pre-Natal massage, clinical anatomy, and Hawaiian healing arts.
• Internship (6-12 months)
  The Internship/student clinic provides practical experience in a clinical setting, and is required for Hawaii licensure. Weekly classes reinforce academics in a supportive environment, and the students master techniques for wellness as well as injury care. In the clinic students learn to care for special populations: athletes, the elderly, disabled, community groups, and the general population. Taken concurrently with (not separately from) Level 2.
  Click here for dates & details of our upcoming prelicensing classes.

NOTE: The Big Island Academy of Massage is approved by theHawaii board of Massage Therapy and AMTA school member in excellent stading.The current state requirements are 570 hours prior to taking the licensing exam. You can call the Dept.of Commerce and Coomunity Affairs at (808) 586-3000, if you have questions regarding requirements. The Big Island Academy`s current and new requirements can satisfy the academics to be eligible for examination with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Check your area for up-to-date licensing laws.

Advanced programs:

• Continuing Education Once a foundation (Level 1 minimum) has been completed, or once a therapist is licensed, cont. ed. provides an exciting way to learn more about topics of special interest and earn Cat. A CEUs. Workshps are also available for people who are just interested in massage. Check our upcoming Continuing Education Classes or contact us to be on our mailing list. It is a great way to include your vacation with your continuing education.

If you have accumulated massage training hours or licenses from another state and have questions about transferring your hours to obtain a Hawaii State Massage license, click here.