Providence Institute

About Providence Institute

Providence Institute provides the highest quality wellness services and educational programs, inspiring personal transformation and sustainable health through the use of modern science and ancient tradition.

It is the philosophy of Providence Institute that lasting and profound change begins with the individual. The cultivation of greater understanding, peace, acceptance and compassion is rooted in self-knowledge and cultivated through practices that bring mental and physical ease and tranquility. Through our scope of services and educational programs, we provide information, expertise and an environment that supports and encourages this transformation.

Our educational programs include Massage Therapy, Yoga Teacher Training and Personal Trainer Certification.

Providence Institute is now enrolling for our 750-hour March, 2008, Massage Therapy Certification Program. This program is full-time and runs for 6 months. Student financing is available. We are also currently enrolling for full-time and part-time programs beginning in September.

Course Descriptions

• Swedish Massage Technique - Students begin by learning the basic Swedish massage techniques of effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction and vibration as well as passive stretching techniques, draping techniques and the use of oils and lotions.
• Applied Techniques - Through lecture, hands-on practice and clinic internships, students are introduced to applying massage techniques for specific populations which may include prenatal massage, sports massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Thai massage and medical massage.
• Hydrotherapy - Students are introduced to the use of heat and cold through water as a therapeutic adjunct to bodywork.
• Anatomy - The Anatomy curriculum is specifically designed for people who are entering the field of bodywork.
• Physiology - Through lecture and in-class activities, students begin the exploration of the human body. Students learn the organs and functions of each of the 11 systems (nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, etc.) resulting in a comprehensive understanding of how the body functions in health and disease.
• Lab - Students are given supervised time to practice and improve the massage skills learned in Massage Technique class.
• Introduction to Shiatsu - The principles of Zen Shiatsu are presented in this introductory course. Through developing the foundational concepts of moving from center and using gravity effectively, massage techniques are enhanced and less effort is needed to apply deep pressure.
• Professional Practice Development - This class explores the business, legal, financial and ethical aspects of a career in professional bodywork for the private practitioner, small-business owner, independent contractor or employee.
• Professional Massage Skills - Students develop confidence and skill at interviewing clients and keeping professional client records.
• Clinical Internship - Massage Internship brings students into contact with the public to provide treatments in a clinic setting. The majority of clinic time is spent giving treatments, with opportunities for researching pathologies, reviewing case studies and receiving feedback from the instructor and clients.
• Movement Integration - This class focuses on the expansion of kinesthetic awareness through the personal exploration of movement and breath.

Beyond the Classroom

The practice of yoga and meditation are valuable self-care tools and serve to develop a deeper understanding of the body. To compliment the movement classes in the curriculum, we encourage students to attend unlimited free classes in our yoga schedule.

In addition to yoga classes, our scope of professional services includes body therapy, personal training and a retail store. To further support the health and fitness needs of our students, we offer all services and retail merchandise at a discount.

Overview of Massage Therapy Field

The demand for massage therapists is high due to the growing hospitality industry and the integration of massage therapy into traditional Western medical care. Our programs focus on clinical application combined with a compassionate healing touch, preparing you for a successful and fulfilling career in this diverse industry.

Massage therapy is a growing field. The following statistics are from the US Department of Labor:

• In-demand occupations are found in national high growth industries. Massage Therapists work in high growth industries such as health care and hospitality.
• Nationally, massage therapy has a faster than average projected growth rate.
• In Arizona, the occupation is projected to grow a 3.2 percent annual rate, faster than the 2.2 percent growth rate from all occupations in the state.
• Of the estimated annual openings for massage therapists in Arizona, 61.5 percent will be due to growth and the creation of new positions.

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