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BodymechanicsSchool of Myotherapy and Massage

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Creating Exceptional Massage Therapists


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Welcome to BodymechanicsBy the time the course is throughA note from the school

I look forward to meeting you in we will help you develop the skildirector... person. you need to give an exceptional

massage.Greetings! I am so excited aboutyour interest in the field of massage

At the Bodymechanics School ofherapy! Being a massage therapist Myotherapy & Massage, we creahas changed my graduates that have advanced skiife in amazing and techniques. More importantlways, and I know our graduates learn to use thist will be an knowledge to help their clients feadventure for

better and recover from muscularyou, too.

aches and pains.

TheOur focus is on sound, solid

Bodymechanicsmassage theory, technique and st

Schoolof the humcurriculumbody. Thiprovidesallows usadvanced educational content andmaximizeechniques that combine to createyourexceptional massage practitioners.educationOur comprehensive curriculum,foundatioalong with the student clinic andand ensurexternship programs, will provideyourreal-life experiences that help toexcellencacquaint the student with potentialas a masscareer options.therapist.

At the Bodymechanics School, you Our courwill find a unique combination of specializeheory and technique. Whether in deep

you are looking for medical tissue andmassage, deep tissue, structural injurybodywork, sports or relaxation treatmentmassage, you will find our program massageo be balanced and fun. technique

yet offersWe are a warm, caring and well-professional school. If you are roundedunsure about which school is for blend ofOuryou, I would be glad to meet with bodyworkyou personally. Just call and Mission styles that combine to create achedule an appointment. Ask us Our mission is to create exceptional comprehensively trained therapis

about our one-day introductory massage therapists by utilizing During the course, you will find tworkshops too. There is no better

advanced educational techniques. It your personal development andway to determine if this field is theis more than a slogan. We make relationship skills are enhanced bright one for you.education fun, exciting and personal. the entire educational process.

Robert Haase, LMPis the schoolowner, Director and primarytechnique instructor. Robert hasover twelve years of experiencetreating soft tissue injuries. Hisextensive work with injurypatients has allowed him toperfect effective injury techniques.Robert also has his Bachelor ofArts degree inBusiness andCommunica-tions as well asover 24 yearsof experience insales, market-ing, advertisingand InternetCommerce.Using thisexperience,

Bob can giveyou the skills tonot only be anexcellenttherapist, but asuccessfulbusiness personas well.


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taught by considering numerousThis comprehensive course prepares Curriculumlearning styles. Whether you are you to succeed as a massageauditory, visual or kinesthetic learherapist, provide quality bodywork,

Our licensing course is an intensivewe'll make each subjectnd achieve consistent results with

and comprehensive educationalunderstandable, effective and fun.your clients and patients.

program. Upon satisfying allgraduation requirements, you will be

At Bodymechanics School, weThe Bodymechanics School is theprepared and qualified to take the

believe that a strong understandinonly state-approved massage schoolWashington State massage licensing the human body is essential to bein the United States that is based in aexam. Upon successfully passing the

a successful massage therapist. Yhospital facility. This location givesState Board exam and paying the

will find our course content balanus the unique opportunity to make anrequired licensing fee, you will

and relevant to your new career.mpact and have an influence on thebecome a Licensed Massage

western model of health care. We seeour program as

Our program ofneither medicala greatnor traditional -combination ofather, as a linkacademic andbetween easternhands-on traininnd western

philosophies andechniques.

While the State ofWashingtonlassifies massageherapists asancillary medical

providers. TheBodymechanicsgraduate will beully trained to

provide a varietyof techniquesanging from relaxation and spa- Practitioner (LMP) and be qualified

based massage to structural and to become Nationally Certified in Proudly a member of the Americanjury-treatment bodywork Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Massage Therapy Association

Council of Schools.modalities. While Washington law says that ourcurriculum must be at least 500 hours All massage therapy instructors h

The learning environment is fun and and span at least six months in years of experience and arecurrently in practice.timulating. While some students duration, we have expanded our

may be concerned about returning to program to 900-hours over a twelve- Teaching Staff includes Medicalchool after taking a few years off, month period. This gives you the Doctors, Naturopaths,

Chiropractors, a Physicalwe think you will be relieved to find time you need to develop your skills

Therapist, a Certified Athletichat our teachers are patient and eager under the supervision of experienced Trainer, over a dozen Massago see you succeed. Our teaching staff instructors. Mark Twain once said, I

Therapists and other health-s composed of professionals in their have never let my schooling interfere related professionals.espective health fields, and all are with my education. Simply put,uccessful in their own practices. schools can get in the way of the

learning process.At Bodymechanics, each subject is


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Debra Hutchings, LMP isthe Campus Manager.Debra has years ofexperience as a teacher andclinical therapist. Debrahas a desire to bring outexcellence in everyBodymechanics Schoolstudent and instructor.

Marla Simms, LMP bringsher experience to theclassroom from maintaining asuccessful massage practicefor 11 years in Seattle andnow continues that practicehere in Olympia. Marla'swork has an emphasis in deeptissue techniques whileincorporating Lomi Lomi(traditional Hawaiian

Massage). Marla brings aunique outlook to her teachingof bodywork and movementfrom her experience as acompetitive gymnast and herBFA in Dance from theUniversity of Arizona. She isalso the director of ourhospital massage program.

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Location, Facilities and the Classroom

The Bodymechanics School ofMyotherapy & Massage is located in thePhysicians Pavilion at the CapitalMedical Center Hospital on Olympia'sWest Side:

The school facility consists of over 5,000square feet of premium space on the topfloor of the hospital facility. Views of thetrees, plenty of natural light, warm interiorlighting and full-spectrum lightingsystems combine to create a comfortablelearning environment. The school has twolarge classrooms including a student clinicwith ten curtained rooms. TheBodymechanics School provides all

necessary equipment for in-class training,including massage tables, on-site massagechairs, linens, rolling stools, bolsters andcryotherapy equipment. The classroomalso contains several human skeletons,oversized physiology posters and posturalassessment tools to support the learningexperience.

Be physically and emotionally willing capable of performing and receivingmassage with both males and females

Display a philosophy, professional attitand maturity compatible with

3920 Capital Mall Drive SW, Bodymechanics School of MyotherapSuite 404, Olympia, WA 98502. & Massage (BSMM) objectives and

professional standards.

Provide documentation of a high schoodiploma or GED.

Have a personal interview with theDirector of Admissions regardingacademic and financial readiness, as was personal philosophy, motivation, agoals.

Successfully complete a BSMMintroductory massage class todemonstrate the ability to benefit frommassage training.

Any previous training in anatomy,whether class or self-study, is helpfulnot necessary. You must complete yoapplication including application fee

The school offers a complete library of submit to an interview and evaluationrelevant reference works for the massage BSMM administration. Should you nand bodyworker. Classrooms are be accepted into the program, the

equipped with massage tables andmassage oil for student use. Linens areprovided for student use for classroomeducation and student clinic use. Studentsmust provide their own linens for after-class trades for technique practice athome.

During lectures, one instructor will bepresent for the entire class. Duringtechnique training, there will be at least

one instructor for every nine studentsperforming the technique.

Admission Requirements

All Applicants Must:Be at least 18 years of age by course

starting date.

Our Faculty...


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Cindy Beck, NDis aNaturopathic Physicianwith over 13 yearsteaching experience inanatomy, physiology,kinesiology, pathologyand various physicalsciences and is currentlyan instructor at The

Evergreen State College.As the Anatomy andPhysiology CurriculumAdvisor, Dr. Beck enjoyshelping the student makesense of the bodyssystems from thestandpoint of the health

practitioner.

Mike Neely, DC teachesphysiology and pathologyfor the school. Drawing on

his experience as achiropractic physician and deep tissue body worker, D

Neely brings clinicalrelevance to the academicsof the courses he teaches.

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application fee will be returned in full. State Massage Licensing Exam.Successfully passing this exam andpaying the licensing fee will allow

Non-Discrimination Policy you to practice in Washington State.

Q: Can we switch from day toBSMM subscribes to and is in full night classes or vice versa?

compliance with Title VI of the Civil A: No. The course starts threeRights Act of 1964. Our policy of

times each year. Afternoon classnondiscrimination provides equal begins in January, evening class inopportunity for admission, employment March, and morning class inand access to programs or activities September. Each class isregardless of race, color, national independent and autonomous fromorigin, sex, sexual orientation, age or the other. Should a student need tohandicap, unless such a handicap is depart from an ongoing class, theydetermined by medical authority to would need to re-apply for anyrender an individual not physically future course.qualified for the program.

Q: Is everything included in thetuition price? (Table, books, etc.)

A: The tuition does not include books,Frequently Asked Questions massage table, or miscellaneoussupplies. These additional charges areindependent of the base tuition.Q: What can I expect to be paid after

being licensed? Q: What if Im already licensed inA: Massage therapists charge an another field? (O.T., Nurse, etc.)average of $40 to $80 for general A: Previous training or licensuremassage therapy per hour in the in other fields is obviouslygreater Olympia area. Even higher beneficial and would be helpful infees are charged for injury treatment your career as a massage therapist.or some forms of deep tissue Unless prior permission is granted,therapies. Your overhead of running a we do not give credit for previousbusiness would directly affect the training in other fields or relieveamount that you kept as income. the student from attending classesEmployees can expect to make a because of this previous training.percentage of that fee. The percentage

Q: Do you have home studywould vary in each employment

program?circumstance.

A: Not at this time. This programQ: Do you have financial aid or is very much hands-on and not

scholarships? suitable for correspondenceA: The Bodymechanics School education.offers a variety of financial options

Q: Will I be uncomfortable due tofor those who qualify. We offer no

my age?federal financial aid. VA benefits are A: Age is a non-issue in ouravailable for qualified veterans.

program. We have found that theQ: Will we be "certified" to practice older the student is, the more they

massage when we complete the have been able to offer to fellowcourse? students in terms of lifeA: Upon successful completion of experience. The wide range ofthe 900-hour course, you will be ages in the classroom has onlyqualified to take the Washington

Our Faculty...


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Rachelle Campos, LMPis the schools Dean ofStudents and Liaison tothe public and registrar.Rachelle is anexperienced andsuccessful massage

therapist. She combinesthis with a background ineducation as well as anextensive business

background.

Karen Rollman, LMPhasa desire to help patientswho have experiencedtraumatic injuries and thisdesire is apparent as shehelps train theBodymechanics student ininjury treatment techniques.Karen is also an EMT andcontinuing her education to

be a paramedic as well.Karen teaches a variety oftechniques as well as ourCPR and First Aid courses.

enhanced the learning reason that massage therapistsenvironment for all of the students have a difficult time making ainvolved. successful career in the massage

profession is because ofQ: Will it be too hard for me toinadequate training in eitherlearn?massage technique or businessA: Our program is designed intraining. Bodymechanics Schoolsuch a way as to work with all

graduates excel in both of theselearning styles. Many of our areas.students have had learningchallenges and have found that our Q: Can we start and stop theprogram is creative and program?accommodating. A: No. You would need to dis-enro

from the program and begin again Q: What if I have a vacation planneda later time.at a certain time?

A: We allow the student to miss 10 Q: What if I started at another schoclasses during the year. This allows and want to change schools? Arefor most students to plan theirabsences around school policy.

Q: What can I look forward to ingetting a job? There are a lot ofmassage therapists out therealready.A: We get this question a lot.Interestingly, the number ofpeople in the United States thatreceive massage has doubledbetween 1997 and 2000 while thenumber of active therapists hasnot. Let us compare massage

therapists to another form ofhealth practitioners such aschiropractors. In our state, thereare roughly as many chiropractorsas there are massage therapists.Let us also assume that, given thechoice, as many people would liketo receive a chiropractic treatmentas they would a massage.chiropractors can see, on average,5 to 8 patients per hour whilemassage therapists will see 5 to 8

clients a day. Given an average 8hour work day, that means weneed roughly 8 times moremassage therapists aschiropractors. Considering thatmost massage therapists onlywork part-time, that numberincreases again. Usually, the only

credits transferable to or from thschool?

A: Previous training from otherinstitutions is considered on anindividual basis when transferringinto our program. We can notguarantee acceptance of previoustraining from other schools orwhether we will or will not acceptthat training as transferable credits

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Our Faculty...


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Our Faculty...

Chris Chambers, LMPhover 6 years of experienceas a massage practitionerand offers a unique andenergetic teaching style.Chris brings her experiencin Tai Chi into the classrooas she teaches proper bodymechanics and numerous

bodywork techniques.

Lauren Welsh, LMP woras an assistant instructor in

various massage bodyworktechniques.

Rebecca Chapman, LMPis a Bodymechanicsgraduate, StudentClinic Coordinator andliason to theinstructors and students.

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excellent work.Q: As a professional, how muchmassage can I expect to be able to Q: Does the school offer placementperform? assistance?A: Each massage therapist has

A: Bodymechanics Schooldifferent abilities and expectations ofthemselves. We see massagetherapists who want some additional

income perform as few as two orthree massages a week to full-time

practitioners who perform thirty orforty per week. The average probablylies at around twenty per week forfull-time practitioners.

Q: Is your program approved for thetraining of veterans?

A: Yes. The BodymechanicsSchools professional licensingprogram is approved by the VeteransAdministration.

Q: What is required physically to domassage? How much weight do Ihave to be able to lift?A: The term body mechanics (thename of our school) has to do withthe use of proper body movement indaily activities, the prevention and

correction of problems associatedwith posture, and the enhancement ofcoordination and endurance. Ourfocus at the Bodymechanics Schoolis to help ensure that each therapistuses their body correctly and learnshow to apply leverage and propertechnique based on body size. Thesmallest of therapists can perform

graduatesreceive assistance from the school inlocating a job upon graduation.Bodymechanics School does this byperiodic advertising of our graduatesto the Thurston County medical,chiropractic, physical therapy andmassage community. Job openingswill be kept in a database that isavailable to the students throughoutthe year. Employers as well asmassage therapists who are seeking anew therapist to share professionalspace are allowed to post their needson a bulletin board located in the

school office. BodymechanicsSchool does not guaranteeemployment or placement for anystudent upon graduation.


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Bodymechanics Schoolof Myotherapy & Massageis proud to support theThurston County community

and beyond. Bodymechanicsstudents make a difference in thelives of community memberseveryday. Whether it is helpinga medical patient in the CapitalMedical Center, a dancer at the

Washington Center for the PerformingArts, or an athlete at a local athletic event,Bodymechanics is there to make a differ-ence.

Bodymechanics is proud to:

Be a Benefactor Sponsor of theWashington Center for the PerformingArts.

Provide free massage as the excluOffer free massage to the patients sive sports massage team for the Capit

City Marathon, Black Hills Triathlon, aand staff of the Capital Medical Center.Lakefair Run.

Offer free massage in support of thCapital Medical Center Mamogramawareness program.

Sponsor many community andcharity events.

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Community Involvement:

Most anyone who competesin a sport for fun orcompetition has anxiety ormuscle tightness before anevent. I competed in theBlack Hills Triathlon Sept.6, 2003 and received a pre-

event sports massage fromBodymechanics. It was thebest thing I could have done,I felt great before, duringand after the event. It wasthe MASSAGE!

Barb Blumenthal, (3rd PlaceWinner in her age category)

Bodymechanics students

are the exclusive providersof sports massage at theCapital City Marathon,

Capital Lakefair Marathonand Black Hills Triathlon


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900-Hour Myotherapy & Massage Training Course

Course Content: In-Class HoursAnatomy & Physiology: The Systems 70Includes: Tour of the Body, Chemistry, Cells, Tissues & Membranes, Endocrine, Cardiovascular,Lymphatic, Respiration, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive, and Immune Systems, Metabolism, andNutrition.

Structural Anatomy & Kinesiology 60

Includes: Muscle Testing, Bones, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments, Joints, Postural Assessment, BodyMechanics, Biomechanics and Motion, and Cadaver Studies.

Pathology for Bodyworkers 50Includes: Study of Disease in relation to bodywork, Indications and Contraindications for Bodywork, Whenand When Not to Massage, State-required AIDS training and First Aid / CPR.

Massage Theory 14Includes: History, Equipment, Self-Care Techniques, Postural Assessment, Alternative Modalities.

Massage I 40Includes: Beginning and Intermediate Bodywork Techniques, Swedish and Basic Massage Techniques,On-site/Seated Massage Techniques.

Massage II 184Includes: Advanced and Specialty Bodywork Therapies, Integrated Bodywork Therapies, Deep Tissue

TM,Techniques, Clinical and Medical Massage, Bodymechanics Myotherapy , Lomi Lomi HawaiianBodywork, Cross-Fiber Friction, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Reeducation, NeuromuscularTherapy, Palpation Skills & Muscle Testing, Cancer Massage, Connective Tissue Massage,Pregnancy/Pre-Perinatal Massage, Infant Massage, Elderly Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish /Remedial Gymnastics, Soft Tissue Release, Geriatric Massage, Working with Trauma and AbusePatients, Sports Massage, Outside Athletic Events (Lakefair Run, Black Hills Triathlon, and Capital CityMarathon).

Communication & Clinical Practices 20Includes: Communication, Boundaries, Office Skills, and Professional Ethics.

Business and Clinical Concepts 34Includes: Marketing, Billing, Terminology, Law, and Financial.

Student Clinic 100Includes: Supervised treatment of the public at the school clinic facilities.

Self-Directed Education 328

The Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy & Massage offers 572 hours of in-class education in a 3-dayper-week format. An additional 328 hours are classified as Self-Directed Education allowing studentsto perform independent study with workbooks and journaling in the areas of anatomy, physiology,kinesiology and integrative techniques. The school maintains a staff tutor with regular office hours toassist students needing individual attention.

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Robert Haase, LMP, the Director ofthe Bodymechanics School ofMyotherapy & Massage is the

creator of the national best-sellingvideo,Massage with Confidence.

This video was originally released in1993, yet for over three years,Massage with Confidencehas out-sold over 100 other massage videoson Amazon.com and continues to beregarded as one of the best massagevideos available today.

How does ourtuition compare?

How much doesBodymechanicsSchool charge fortuition per-hourcompared to othermassage schools?

(Based on current tuition ratesfor each schools base programs.Cost of base tuition was divided

by class hours offered for thatparticular program. Otherschools rates as of January 2,2003)

Alexandar School: $15.40/hr

Ashmead School: $14.36/hr

Bodymechanics: $10.46/hrBrenneke School: $13.00/hr

Come and see for yourself why Bodymechanics School is known fo

the most state-of-the-art facility of any massage school in the

country. Because Bodymechanics School is uniquely located in a

hospital environment, we are able to offer opportunities that othe

schools are unable to offer. Stop by for your personal tour today


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Program Costs and Expenses:

Registration fee: $100.00 to 100.00Tuition cost 9,417.00 to 9,417.00Books 431.00 to 431.00Massage Table (new or used*) 200.00* to 800.00Supplies (approximate, including linen fees) 225.00 to 300.00

Receive two massagesfrom professionals (approximate) 60.00 to 120.00

TOTAL COST : $10,433.00 to $11,168.00

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What the public issaying about our

students hands-onwork...

I was very impressedwith my student-therapists massagework... The quality wamuch more than Iexpected

... Did a great job...She made me feel likemillion bucks

...Was wonderfullystrong and her deeptissue massageexceeded myexpectations

...An exceptionalmassage... Ive been toseveral places in townand have paid doublethe money for less thahalf the massage...

- D.H., Olympia

- D.G., Tumwater

- L.M., Lacey

- T.D., Olympia

Preparing Students for the Washington StateMassage Board Exam

How does the Bodymechanics Schoolcompare to other local massageschools in preparing you for the StateBoard exam? Take a look...

(from the Washington Department of Health SchoolCumulative Summary Report 2/1/2002)

Alexandar School: 75%

Ashmead - Fife Campus: 78%

Bodymechanics: 97%

Clover Park Tech: 64%

Percentage ofgraduates that passthe exam:

School Calendar

The 900-hour afternoon training course runsfrom January 8, 2004 until January 10,2005. Classes are offered from 1:30 p.m.until 5:30 p.m, Tuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays. During the course of the year,there will be three Saturday sports massageevents. The following dates will beconsidered holidays, breaks, or non-schooldays during the school year:

April 19-23, 2004July 26-30, 2004November 24-26, 2004

December 20, 2004 - Jan. 3, 2005

The 900-hour evening training course runsfrom March 8, 2004 until March 10, 2005.Classes are offered from 6:30 p.m. until10:30 p.m, Tuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays. During the course of the year,there will be three Saturday sports massageevents. The following dates will beconsidered holidays, breaks, or non-schooldays during the school year:

April 19-23, 2004July 26-30, 2004November 24-26, 2004

December 20, 2004 - Jan. 3, 2005

Note: Schedule is subject

to change with advance notification.

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What our graduates have to say about Bodymechanics...

My experience at the Bodymechanics School was one of the most intense andrewarding experiences of my life. With such great instructors, I was exposed to a wide

variety of knowledge and information. This education has made attaining my goalsmuch easier than I had expected. Now, just over a year after starting the

Bodymechanics program, I have my own business and volunteer with local collegeathletes. I have surpassed my expectations and for the first time, I love what I do.Thank you Bodymechanics.

- Stephanie Cederholm, LMP

Attending the Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage was a life changingexperience. The staff was wonderful, both in an academic sense as well as in their

caring concern for the students. Being in a hospital environment helped my own focus

on injury treatment and medical massage, but I also learned to enhance my ownnurturing abilities and believe I am a better massage therapist and a better person

because of it. I would wholeheartedly recommend the Bodymechanics School to

anyone considering a career in Massage - there simply isn't a better school or a betterexperience.

- Barry Zickuhr, LMP

Contact us...Bodymechanics School

Physicians Pavilion3920 Capital Mall Drive SW, Suite 404Olympia, Washington 98502

Toll Free: 800-615-5594 Local: 360-786-8582Fax: 360-786-1983

E-Mail: [email protected]

www.bodymechanics.net

Take Highway 101 off of I-5 in Olympia(Exit 104), take the second exit at BlackLake Blvd, at the bottom of the ramp turnright. Immediately get into the left lane andturn left at the next light onto Cooper PointRoad. At the second light, turn left ontoCapital Mall Drive SW. Continue to thehospital and locate the Physicians Pavilion.

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