Please Note: IPSB is not currently running or enrolling in classes as of April 2026 while we work through the process of renewing our BPPE licensure.
Please feel free to add yourself to our email newsletter list for updates on the process and if you would like to enroll in classes sooner we have partnered with Hands on Healing Institute, they will be offering expanded classes in our location to meet your needs in the next few months. Please check their site in June for updates.
LOS ANGELES' PREMIERE
MASSAGE & CRANIOSACRAL SCHOOL
- SINCE 1977 -
We have been teaching holistic bodywork and energy-work in the greater
Los Angeles area for over 40 years.
Our programs focus is you.
With an average 3-5 years maximum before 50-80% of all practitioners are injured or burn out IPSB's unique approach to teaching is more relevant than ever.
Our graduates have decades long, injury free careers.
Our focus is on protecting your body and mental health, and to ensure that you are resourced both personally and professionally so you can do this work for as many years as you want to.
We know what creates a long career because all of our teachers and most of our staff are working practitioners. We do the work. We know how to support your success.
PEOPLE WHO GO TO IPSB HAVE THE LOWEST RATE OF INJURY, THE BEST REVIEWS, AND THE HIGHEST RATE OF RETURN REQUESTS WHICH IS WHY EMPLOYERS PREFER TO HIRE IPSB GRADUATES
- Reported by Employers in the LA Area
Looking For An IPSB Alumni In Your Area?
Check Our Searchable Database of Practitioners To Find Someone Near You!!
IPSB Practitioner Database
IMBP Program To Be Offered In Daytime Intensive Format
In addition to our regular 18-24 month, evenings and weekend schedule,
we'll be offering our 550-hour IMBP Massage Program in a
9-Month Intensive Format
next offering starts in January 2027!
**Provided our licensing is complete**
These Classes are Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9am-6pm
The program will run from January - September
Contact Sabrina Ortolano to Inquire About Joining
Or schedule a meeting with her right now!
OUR PROGRAMS
STUDENTS HAVE THE OPTION TO:
ENROLL IN A PROGRAM OR
TAKE CLASSES ON A PAY PER CLASS BASIS
INTEGRATIVE MASSAGE & BODYWORK PROGRAM
WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE
IPSB
TAI CHI CHUAN
Generate energy while you work, as opposed to using personal energy. Learn the Yang short form to support healthy body mechanics.
LONGEVITY
Most massage therapists burn out quickly, ours have injury-free careers that last decades due to learning Tai Chi body mechanics.
BODYMIND
Our students receive an experiential holistic education, leading to healthier relationships with themselves and with their clients.
COMMUNITY
IPSB has a robust and inclusive community, where students establish lifelong friendships and connections.
IPSB MY WAY
We offer flexible schedules to help working students and 0% interest payment plans designed to meet your financial needs.
Interested In Learning More?
SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH OUR STUDENT COUNSELOR
Sabrina Ortolano is the Director and Admissions Advisor.
She is available to support you throughout your
entire enrollment process and
will work with you throughs your time as a student
to ensure you have all the information you need
JOIN US FOR OUR FREE INFORMATION & DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS
EVERY MONTH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Open House Information Sessions Will Begin Again Once We Have A Projected Re-Opening Date
Please Make Sure You Are Receiving Our Newsletter To Ensure You Get All The Updates On The Process
Do You Want To Volunteer?
IPSB is currently organizing a team of volunteers to offer free bodywork to the fire fighters (in partnership with the fire department) - this will be an ongoing project for 2025, we are bringing a team each month to a few locations in LA to provide consistent care for these brave people who do so much for our community.
If you would like to join the volunteer team add yourself to the mailing list to receive updates. You do not have to be one of our alumni to volunteer but if you are still a student you do have to be one of our students for you to join us providing bodywork. There are positions that do not require licensing to participate. We need help organizing.
