This course is catered towards bodyworkers of all types who want to further their knowledge of the body. We will have fun exploring the various muscles and anatomical landmarks using palpation and other methods to further develop your understanding of the amazing human body. This basic anatomy course is a unique hands-on approach to the neuro-muscular-skeletal system, as well as its supportive and integrative systems. Students learn to feel, visualize and understand the body’s interrelationships, in an integrated way and will be able to approach massage with a working knowledge of the structure of the body.

The student will be able give a complete 5-30 minute chair massage by the end of this class. This includes but is not limited to:

• How to set up and adjust a massage chair for clients.

• Proper body mechanics for chair massage

• Appropriate pressures and the proper use of thumbs, hands and forearms in chair massage

• Learn palpation skills to identify stress and tension in the muscles

• Perform a protocol for relaxing muscles on the back, shoulders, arms and neck

• Perform a chair massage routine with a fully clothed client

• Learn grounding and centering techniques to keep the therapist’s body and energy clear during a chair massage.

In this course, students learn how to give a 60 minutecraniosacral session. The courseprovides students with a basic understanding of the history and principles of craniosacral therapy; basic anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system; anatomy of the craniosacral system and its bones, articulations, membranes and fluids; the physiology of stress and its reduction.

The pathology class at Cypress Health Institute covers universal precautions for bodyworkers, indications, contraindications, and levels of care for various situations. Physical, emotional, and energetic hygiene are addressed. Intake forms, waivers, and insurance are covered. 

It also covers the following systems:

• Muscular system complaints
• Integument and Respiratory systems
• Nervous system
• Circulatory and Lymphatic conditions
• Reproductive and Urinary systems
• Endocrine system
• Digestive System

All of this is taught within the relationship of therapeutic massage.

In this course, you will develop hands on approaches to working with the pectoral (shoulder) girdle. We will explore various movement patterns with a thorough and in-depth approach which will give you the confidence to know what is happening under the skin of your clients and how to approach the stories that their bodies tell. We will also learn palpation skills and discover principles to enable you to create your own dynamic approach to the ever changing body of your clients. With a strong focus on anatomy and the organization of connective tissue, this class will teach you a better sense of direction in how to approach your clients in a way that will encourage a sense of freedom and well-being in their lives. We will explore the relationship between the structures of the pectoral girdle and develop hands on, deep tissue techniques to encourage a sense of freedom in yourself and your clients.

In this course, you will develop hands on approaches to working with the pelvic girdle. We will explore various movement patterns with a thorough and in-depth approach which will give you the confidence to know what is happening under the skin of your clients and how to approach the stories that their bodies tell. We will also learn palpation skills and discover principles to enable you to create your own dynamic approach to the ever changing body of your clients. With a strong focus on anatomy and the organization of connective tissue, this class will teach you a better sense of direction in how to approach your clients in a way that will encourage a sense of freedom and well-being in their lives. We will explore the relationship between the structures of the pelvic girdle and develop hands on, deep tissue techniques to encourage a sense of freedom in yourself and your clients.

This class focuses on teaching you about the function of the human body and it’s systems. Discussions will include the principles of reciprocal inhibition, all or none, specificity of nervous energy and the conservation of energy.

Student clinic promotes learning in a professional atmosphere that prepares students for future employment. Student Clinical Practice provides students tat opportunity to experience the client/practitioner relationship and create individual client sessions in a clinical setting.