Massage Therapy

Certificate of Competence in Specialty Massage Therapy (281 hours)
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Prerequisite: Certificate of Competence in General Massage Therapy or evidence of valid State of Hawaii Massage Therapy License, or KCC Physical Therapist Assistant Degree.

Acupressure (39 hours lecture/lab) $450

Methods used to tone or sedate acupuncture points without the use of needles.

Instructor: Kyle Miura, MPH, LMT, NCTMB, Dipl. ABT

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Shiatsu (30 hours lecture/lab) $310

Acupressure and meridian-focused bodywork system from Japan.

Instructor: Dustin Ebesu, B.A., LMT

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Sports Massage (30 hours lecture/lab) $310

Adaptations of basic massage techniques to pre- and post-event needs of athletes and the physiologic responses specific to sports.

Instructor: Jim McKnight, M.Ed., LMT

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Trigger Point Therapy (30 hours lecture/lab) $310

Overview of deep pressure applications in massage to relieve areas of hyperirritability and referred pain patterns within muscles.

Instructor: Martin Chong, M.Ed., LMT, NCTMB

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Lomi Lomi (39 hours lecture/lab) $390

Massage in Hawaiian traditions.

Instructor: Keola Chan, LMT

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Pregnancy Massage (18 hours lecture/lab) $190

Appropriate massage techniques applied during pregnancy to aid relaxation, benefit circulation, and soothe nerves.

Instructor: Aoi Wright, LMT

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Massage for People Living with Cancer (24 hours lecture/lab) $360

Appropriate massage techniques for people who have undergone cancer treatment.

Instructor: Gail MacDonald, M.S., LMT, NCTMB
Gail MacDonald is a visiting instructor from Portland, Oregon.

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Massage Internship II (50 hours clinical) $300

Instructor: Martin Chong, M.Ed., LMT, NCTMB

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CPR Course (Required for State Licensing Examination) free w/ Internship

Instructor: Randall Tanaka, MICT

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Massage Therapy General Review (21 hours lecture) $200

Instructor: James McKnight, M.Ed., LMT

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Thai Massage (30 hours lecture/lab) *** Elective *** $350

An Eastern massage technique performed on the floor. Students will learn various Thai massage techniques to include stances, sitting, supine, prone, inversion, face/neck.

Instructor: Kyle Miura, MPH, L.Ac., LMT, NCTMB, Dipl. ABT *** Kyle is a visiting instructor from Berkeley, California.

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Foot Reflexology (30 hours lecture/lab) *** Elective *** $310

Techniques applied to the feet to affect systemic responses in the body.

Instructor: Christine Watanabe, LMT
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Medical Massage (28 hours lecture/lab) *** Elective *** $460

Specific massage techniques to assess and treat dysfunctional soft tissues of the body.

Instructor: Ralph Stephens, B.A., LMT, NCTMB *** Ralph is a visiting instructor from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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NOTE: ALL COURSE DATES, TIMES, COST AND OTHER INFORMATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

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Martin Chong
Massage Therapy Program Director
Kapiolani Community College
Kauila Building, Room 124C
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421

Phone: 808.734.9540
Fax: 808.734.9126 (Attn: Martin Chong)
Email: martincs@hawaii.edu

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