REIKI
Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive.
Lisa Thompson
CRANIOSACRAL
CORE CONCEPTS
Cranial Anatomy & Listening Skills I
Cranial Anatomy & LIstening Skills II
Evaluation & Preparation for Practice
Additional Requirements:
Perform 24 sessions and complete 24 written case studies *
Receive 3 Cranial Sessions by an Approved Practitioner
* Sessions must be reviewed by an RPP Practitioner from our Mentorship Program. These 30 case studies are applicable towards the RPP case study requirements.
CRANIOSACRAL & POLARITY
ADVANCED ELECTIVES
Advanced Clinical Development
Communication I - Resonance & Relations
Communication II - Dependencies & Addictions
Cranial Autonomic Nervous System
Polarity II
ICSU
Integrative Craniosacral Unwinding Program
176 HOURS
UPON COMPLETION OF ALL COURSEWORK, STUDENTS WILL BE PRESENTED WITH AN
- ICSU CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION -
Craniosacral work is a complimentary adjunctive therapy to any other modality, on the tissue or at a fluidic or energetic level. It teaches you how to use your palpation skills, to become present in your hands, and to get into harmony, resonance and rapport with the fluidic nature of the body. It also teaches through treatment of the connective tissue system throughout the body, from the tip of the toes to the top of the head.
Classes are open to new practitioners in addition to those currently practicing: massage therapists, bodyworkers, chiropractors, doctors, nurses, acupuncturists and any other body-mind-spirit healing practitioners.
Craniosacral Unwinding
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The ICSU Integrative Craniosacral Unwinding program teaches treatment and holding space for the cerebrospinal fluid, autonomic nervous system, and connective tissue system throughout the body, including classical, contemporary and esoteric craniosacral techniques.
Craniosacral is a therapeutic modality that offers a specialty training for the body worker, massage therapist, chiropractor, physical therapist, or anyone working in the healing arts with the body.
Elevate
Your Practice
Craniosacral Unwinding teaches a thorough treatment of the connective tissue system throughout the body, from the tip of the toes to the top of the head. Students learn how to approach the client with healthy boundaries, honor the person and their innate healing process, and create a relationship that is noninvasive and client centered.
As the person’s core energy becomes related to the work you have done, the tissue and the consciousness reorganize around the highest intelligence in the body and the work goes out far into their lives.
Non-Invasive
Comprehensive Training
Craniosacral therapy is process work which speaks the language of cellular reality. The student learns to contact the tissue, the rhythm within the tissue, and move with the tissue in a way that honors the way the cells move – getting in touch with the cellular memory – which leads into the places that have become devitalized or overcharged.
A relationship is established between the tissue (which holds much of the unconscious memory) and the core energy in the body. The client thus becomes connected to the primary core of energy (PRR) which enables them to: relax tension, release energy blocks and open the energy pathways in the body, restore balance, and promote revitalization.
Healing the
Fascia
A Note From
Gary & Tracy
(Previous IPSB Stewards)
We can still remember our first contact with IPSB back in the mid ‘80’s. It was a very fresh moment in the burgeoning bodywork healing arts field. It was refreshing to find people with similar values. From the beginning our relationship with IPSB and its community was always rewarding. IPSB would become our sister school and through the years we would symbiotically evolve and grow in our ability to serve our community.
We always thought that IPSB was an oasis in the Southern California urban landscape. This school helped people to reconnect with their mind body and souls. It was as Club Med once professed to be the antidote to civilized living.
IPSB helped people come back to themselves and find health and well-being in a region where it is easy to disconnect and get lost in the concrete jungle. IPSB was the first and is the longest standing school/center of mind body health wisdom wrapped in a body-work healing modality approach. It has been nurturing the mind, body and soul of the bodywork entrepreneur and community of people looking to add balance back into life for close to 40 years.
Thank you IPSB community for all these years – the best is yet to come!
- Gary and Tracy
Body
All bodies are good bodies. Because everyone’s body is different, we tailor our work to your body and its unique needs. Bodies change over time and we honor these changes. All bodies deserve good care and that includes good bodywork. This work is meant for everyone.
Our primary purpose as practitioners is to hold space for the client to connect in a positive way with their physical self, and through that integration create change together. Cyndi always says "I will work from the outside in, you work from the inside out. Where we meet in the middle is where the magic happens."
We do not believe in healing trauma by creating more trauma in the body. This means our approach is consent-focused, and a substantial part of what IPSB emphasizes in its training is how to approach collaborative bodywork with healthy boundaries and respect.
Mind
“You don’t have to know everything, but you should learn how and where to find the things you need and want to know”
- Sophonisba P. Breckinridge
Our practitioners are some of the most creative bodyworkers in the world. We know that the traditional approach to learning has excluded far too many. Creativity, ingenuity, and brilliance take on many forms, and we don’t want to lose out on great bodyworkers by making our training inaccessible or exclusionary. Because we know everyone learns differently we are committed to training knowledgeable, skilled practitioners, inclusive of all learning styles.
We know that learning is most robust when integrating as many senses as possible. Because of this, we incorporate movement, laughter, play, and sensory experiences as often as possible. We approach the material in multiple ways, adding repetition into the mix, in order to help strengthen the retention of new knowledge and skills. This means that we revisit and layer information over the course of the program, giving people ample opportunity to master anything they may find challenging.
Heart
A heart-centered practice is focused on being present first with ourselves and where we are in the moment. This requires time spent understanding ourselves, what we need, and how we want to show up in the world. This means that we need to learn about healthy boundaries, how to communicate from a place of neutrality, how to mirror back what we are hearing in order to ensure we understand what is being shared, and how to care for ourselves, so that we are resourced enough to show up for others.
A heart-centered practice also means showing up to a session without judgment or agenda, and working to meet the person as they are in the moment. For us, touching the body touches the soul.
Community
More than ever it is clear that the healthiest and happiest people are part of a connected community. Shared resources and connection, in a diverse and inclusive space, are why so many wonderful people have been drawn to IPSB over the years. While many of our students are at IPSB for professional reasons, roughly 30% of our students take classes simply to learn about themselves, have new experiences, and broaden their world in an environment of like-minded people. Many of our students go on to form lifelong friendships with their classmates, because. learning to touch with an open heart and consent-informed intention creates an environment of trust that cultivates deep understanding and lasting connection.
We know that community extends beyond the walls of the classroom, so we have developed a robust volunteer program where staff, students, and alumni can identify and support various causes that have meaning to them. Giving back and sharing resources helps us all thrive.
Bodywork can be lonely over time, especially as a solo practitioner. The mentorship, resources, volunteer events, and community gatherings at IPSB help support both the physical and mental health of our community by supporting practitioners throughout their lives. Tutoring, professional development, personal enrichment, and community events are among the many resources we offer to all alumni and their families.
MODULE B | Mod B is In-Person 88 hours
TUE 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM PST
SAT 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM PST
8 Weeks
1/31/23 - 3/21/23
Beaman Leal & Matsunaga
TUE 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM PST
SAT 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM PST
10 Weeks
5/9/23 - 7/15/23
Beaman Leal & Matsunaga
TUE 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM PST
SAT 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM PST
10 Weeks
8/1/23 - 9/23/23
Beaman Leal & Matsunaga
RPP
REGISTERED POLARITY
PRINCIPLES | 355 / 844 hours
RPP | Registered Polarity Practitioner Program | 844 HOURS
Prerequisite: ICSU Program / 489 HOURS
Total RPP Class Hours / 355 HOURS
Utilizing hands-on contacts, toning, breathing and gentle counseling techniques, the Registered Polarity program embodies a full holistic health care system, and can be used to empower other modalities as well. Polarity Therapy works at the level of sub-atomic physics. Advanced training in Polarity Therapy represents an in depth exposure to the life energy based healing paradigms of Dr. Randolph Stone. At the end of this program, a Certificate of Completion is presented. This training is a prerequisite for the RPP Program.
IEBP Integrative Energy & Bodywork Program | 550 HOURS
The Integrative Energy & Bodywork Practitioner Program is an alternative 550 Hour program option. This program is designed for the practitioner looking to practice an integrative blend of touch and energetic modalities in their sessions. This hands-on training will assist integrative therapists to acquire their CAMTC certification with a program that suits this holistic approach to wellness. Once all program requirements are met, you will be presented with a Certificate of Completion.
IEBP
INTEGRATIVE ENERGY &
BODYWORK PROGRAM | 550 hours
NON PROGRAM TUITION - $12,100
PROGRAM TUITION - $11,005
ENROLL IN A PROGRAM & SAVE $1,995!
Polarity Therapy
ELECTIVES
50 hours of Electives are required for the Registered Polarity Principles Program.
The three principles of energy flow can be embodied through use of
techniques from a wide range of modalities.
Below are some suggested electives to support your Polarity practice.
SATTVA
( 0 )
neutral
SATTVA IS NEUTRAL, SOFT,
AND NON-REACTIVE
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Craniosacral Unwinding
Reiki
Lymphatic
Holding Space
Sound Healing
RAJAS
( + )
positive
RAJAS IS DIRECTIVE AND STIMULATING
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Sensory Repatterning
Thai Massage
TAMAS
( - )
negative
TAMAS IS HEAVIER, DISPERSING, AND MORE STRONGLY REACTIVE
•
Deep Tissue
Shiatsu
Acupressure
Elevate
Your Practice
The Integrative Craniosacral Unwinding program teaches treatment and holding space for the cerebrospinal fluid, autonomic nervous system, and connective tissue system throughout the body, including classical, contemporary and esoteric craniosacral techniques.
Craniosacral is a therapeutic modality that offers a specialty training for the body worker, massage therapist, chiropractor, physical therapist, or anyone working in the healing arts with the body.
Non-Invasive
Comprehensive Training
Craniosacral Unwinding teaches a thorough treatment of the connective tissue system throughout the body, from the tip of the toes to the top of the head. Students learn how to approach the client with healthy boundaries, honor the person and their innate healing process, and create a relationship that is noninvasive and client centered.
As the person’s core energy becomes related to the work you have done, the tissue and the consciousness reorganize around the highest intelligence in the body and the work goes out far into their lives.
Healing
Through The Fascia
Craniosacral therapy is process work which speaks the language of cellular reality. The student learns to contact the tissue, the rhythm within the tissue, and move with the tissue in a way that honors the way the cells move – getting in touch with the cellular memory – which leads into the places that have become devitalized or overcharged.
A relationship is established between the tissue (which holds much of the unconscious memory) and the core energy in the body. The client thus becomes connected to the primary core of energy (PRR) which enables them to: relax tension, release energy blocks and open the energy pathways in the body, restore balance, and promote revitalization.
POLARITY THERAPY
THERAPY
Polarity Therapy was developed by Dr. Randolph Stone (1890-1981), an osteopath, chiropractor, and naturopath who sought to integrate Eastern and Western approaches to healing modalities such as reflexology, acupressure, craniosacral balancing, yoga, and Ayurveda.
Polarity works with life energy in all of its forms, using a comprehensive system of bodywork, exercise, nutritional guidance, and verbal counseling to bring body, mind, emotions, and spirit into a state of balance, harmony and vibrant health.
COMPREHENSIVE
HEALING
But Polarity is more than just a collection of techniques - at is heart is a set of principles about the balance and flow of life energy which Dr. Stone believed to be the underlying essence of all healing arts.
This is attested to by the growing number of health care professionals, such as nurses chiropractors, physical therapist, creative arts therapists, and massage therapists. When we are truly well, our bodies vibrate vitality and our thoughts and emotions are in alignment with our soul's truth. Polarity serves as the key to unlock the door to the source, thereby allowing for genuinely new choices.
INTELLIGENT
TECHNIQUES
Utilizing hands-on and off the body contacts, toning, breathing and gentle counseling techniques, this work embodies a full holistic health care system, and can be used to empower other modalities as well. Polarity Therapy works at the level of sub-atomic physics.
We offer this exciting new paradigm of energy healing. Come experience a taste of why this modality is waking up the health system as we know it.
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
The prerequisites for enrollment in any program include:
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18 years of age
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Government Issued ID
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Satisfactory completion of an Application and Interview Process
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$95 Enrollment Fee (for Massage Therapy Programs only)
Students may enroll in the 120 Hour IPSB Foundations course at any time during the year. See schedule for upcoming classes.
Enrollment in the advanced courses of study are dependent on the successful completion of the prerequisite courses of study as indicated in each program description. Information on scheduled starting dates for advanced courses is available through the IPSB at LEI business office.
All instruction is in English. IPSB at LEI offers no visa or language services.
ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM
After application has been received and the student has had an on-site interview, IPSB at LEI Admissions will determine if the program and the prospective student are compatible.
A confirmation of acceptance may be provided in person, or emailed to the student upon completion of the interview process.
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. No classes are scheduled on legal holidays. Absences and tardiness will be recorded by the instructor of each class. If a scheduled class is missed, classroom hours and instructional material must be completed by the student at a later time. Makeup sessions may be personally arranged with individual instructors.
Failure to complete the hours of classroom attendance required for the course will result in an “incomplete” assessment by the Institute, and any Certificate of Completion or transcript will be withheld until all required hours are completed. Students who are absent more than 20 percent of the course are required to repeat the class.
STUDENT CONDUCT
At the discretion of the instructor, a student may be dismissed from school for serious or repeated incidences of intoxication or drugged state of behavior. Possession of drugs, alcohol or weapons, exhibiting behavior that creates a safety hazard to others or disobedient or disrespectful behavior toward a student, instructor or administrator are also grounds for dismissal.
CAMTC CERTIFICATION
CAMTC approved programs have met minimum standard for training and curriculum, and training hours may be accepted toward education requirements for Certified Massage Therapist applicants. Applicants for CAMTC certification shall have completed at least 500 supervised hours with a minimum of 100 of those hours satisfying CAMTC specified subjects.
Attendance and/or graduation from a CAMTC approved school does not guarantee certification by the CAMTC.
To apply for certification with the CAMTC, each student is required to:
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Submit a transcript request form to info@mylei.org or in person at the Students Services desk (the school will submit a copy directly to the CAMTC, and the FSMTB if student plans to sit the MBLEx exam).
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Complete a CAMTC Application (www.camtc.org).
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Pay the fee - $200 (valid for 2 years),
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Provide evidence that you are 18 years of age or older
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Provide evidence that you successfully completed the curricula in massage and related subjects totaling a minimum of 500 hours from a CAMTC-approved school (by approved program or approved subject categories). Of the 500 hours, a minimum of 100 hours of instruction shall address anatomy & physiology, contraindications, health and hygiene, and business and ethics.
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Submit finger print information
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Submit 'Request for Live-Scan' form (DOJ will process and send to the CAMTC usually within 72 hours)
Total Cost for CAMTC Certification
$200 Application Fee
$25 Background Check Fee
All applicants are required to submit fingerprint information to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) via the Live Scan Process. Previously processed fingerprint cards or photocopies of fingerprint impressions are not acceptable.
NCBTMB CERTIFICATION
Board Certification is the highest voluntary credential attainable in massage therapy and bodywork professional with a distinct level of achievement beyond entry-level licensure.
To apply for the NCBTMB Board Certification, each student is required to:
Pass the BCETMB exam
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750 hours of education
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250 hours of professional hands-on experience
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Pass a criminal background check
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Agree to uphold NCBTMB's Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics
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Agree to oppose Human Trafficking
SPECIALTY ELECTIVES
Individual elective workshop classes are available at IPSB at LEI. All prerequisites must be met prior to being confirmed to attend any class.