Holistic Massage Therapy Program
Our philosophical foundation is one of holism, the sense that we are greater than the sum of our parts. We are body, mind and spirit and in this way we engage from and connect with our whole being to the whole being of others. The design of our curriculum reflects the premise that the inner wisdom of the practitioner is key to success in Massage Therapy.
Our goal is to train the student to perform Body-Work skills with excellence, grace, sensitivity and ease based on in depth knowledge of the human body and understanding the role and importance of the body-mind connection. We believe this distinguishes outstanding quality therapists from routine technicians.
The key to our effective quality training is a relaxed, supportive environment that is conducive to learning and the development of the individual. This is the atmosphere that we provide. An Educating Hands graduate is more than adequately prepared to successfully pass any of the Florida State approved exams and become a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Florida. We are proud to announce that Educating Hands currently has a 100% pass rate of the state board exam!
The elements of our program are presented in an integrated and logically sequential fashion. This promotes continuity and easier understanding of the material. Curriculum design, emphasis on personal growth and small class size (no more than 18 students per teacher) promote a sense of community and support a dynamic, interactive learning environment. Each group journeys together through the entire program from start to graduation.
Our program strongly focuses on Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology & Palpation, as well as providing student clinic and covering over 10 different massage techniques including:
| TouchAbilities® |
| Swedish massage |
| Chair Massage |
| Shiatsu |
| Cranio-Sacral Therapy |
| Sports Massage |
| Hot & Cold Stone Massage |
| Supportive Touch |
| Lomi Lomi |
| Asian Studies |
| Music & Massage |
| Survey of Energy Therapies |
| Neuromuscular Therapy |
| Thai Massage |
| Reflexology |
| Trager® |
| Female Focus |
| Aromatherapy |
| Pathology |
| Inspiring Intuition |
| Hydrotherapy & Heliotherapy |
| Student Clinical Practice Hours |
Daytime Program
Monday - Friday from 9:30AM - 3:15PM + student clinical hours
Evening Program
3 Nights per week from 6:00PM - 10:45PM + student clinical hours
“The learning environment is professional and academically rich socially and spiritually. I would recommend Educating Hands to anyone interested in acquiring knowledge, true love, and passion for the Healing Arts.”
LORENA TASKER, TOPAZ 2011
“My life has changed because of the things I learned at Educating Hands. I am still going strong 15 years later!“
MAUREEN HOLDREIT, EMERALD 1999
“Even if you’re clueless (like I was) you’ll be cultivated into being a therapist by some of the most intelligent, interesting and beautiful beings one could encounter today. I extend my deepest thanks and appreciation to my instructors and classmates for my remarkable experience at Educating Hands.“
ANDRE LEZAMA, TOPAZ 2012
“Educating Hands is not just a school, it is a journey not only of becoming a massage therapist but one of personal growth and self discovery. Deciding to attend has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.“
ROGER SHAW, CORAL 2014
“This is the greatest school I have ever been in, from a teaching and humanity point of view.“
CLELIA CEPPARULO, TURQUOISE 2013
Advanced Massage Therapy Program
The advanced holistic therapeutic massage program is designed for graduates of the foundational program. It allows you to add technical skill and graduate with more experience and a deeper understanding and knowledge of the most sought-after techniques and modalities. This program includes in depth study, certification and clinical practice hours for the specialization and advanced training of students seriously considering a professional full-time career in healthcare. The program is divided into modality types drawn from the following available classes:
| Kinesio-Taping® Certification |
| Oncology Massage |
| Geriatric Massage Certification |
| Sports Massage |
| Anatomy Trains® |
| Neuro-Muscular Therapy Certification |
| Nurturing the Mother® Prenatal & Postpartum Certification |
| Sports Massage |
| Onsite Student Clinic |
| Reflexology Certification |
| Myofascial Organization Certification |
| MLD Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certification |
| Thai Massage Certification |
| Body Mechanics |
| Experiential Anatomy Review & Palpation |
| Yamuna Body Rolling® |
| Ethics, Law, Prevention of Medical Errors |
12Month Program
Monday - Sunday as per seminar class schedule.
Student Clinic will be held on Wednesdays 3:30PM - 8:00PM
and / or Saturdays 9:30AM - 2:00PM
“The advanced program step-changed my understanding of fascial and energetic connections in the body and has completely transformed my practice and my ability to attract and treat clients successfully and uniquely. Thank you to these world-class teachers who have inspired me through sharing their expertise in their fields. These classes are second to none!“
Teba Orueta - Topaz 2011, Adv Program 2012
“I have nothing but great things to say about the advanced program at Educating Hands. I have been exposed to some of the most spectacular instructors and life-changing work. The inspiration I have gained has made me grown 10-fold as a human being and as a conscious, therapeutic and successful therapist. Merci!“
Beatrice Barlet - Adv Program 2015
