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We have spent over two decades refining our curriculum into an innovative
link between scientific soft-tissue rehabilitation and intuitive holistic
health care. HISM provides a nurturing environment in which HISM knowledge
can unfold and become balanced by spirit and intellect, allowing you to
begin your career integrated and able. Foundational skills and the variety
of techniques offered allow each student to create their unique professional
approach. Our program is noted for being both innovative and unique. HISM
is deeply committed to not only your personal achievement, but also to
the growth and improvement of the massage profession. HISM graduates are enjoying 100% passing rate on the Hawaii State Board
Exam.
As the only Dept of Education approved school on the west side of the Big
Island, the Hawaiian Islands School of Massage offers innovative massage
therapy training programs in Integrative Medical Massage. The Integrative
Medical Massage Program was developed by Lynn Wind, director and owner
of HISM. It offers a unique and integrated approach to body work and is
offered in no other single curriculum. While most other schools and programs
teach therapeutic or general massage, over two decades of study and teaching
experience has led to the creation of this unique method of corrective
treatment. It is based upon scientific-based European and Canadian rehabilitation
techniques designed to reduce pain, re-establish normalization of myofascial
tissue tone, improve joint mechanics and create a positive tissue homeostasis
and normal health function of the musculoskeletal system.
The applied manual techniques delivered to an anatomic-specific region
are a compilation of soft tissue restorative massage, myofascial/joint
assessments and releases, passive and active neuromuscular stretching,
palpation and range of motion. Integrated with hydrotherapy, aromatherapy,
reflexology, lymphatic draining and other therapeutic exercises, these
techniques embody nature's process to enhance the individual's well-being.
This hands on based system of Integrative Medical Massage requires a thorough
understanding of the scientific principles of normal anatomy, physiology
as well as abnormal mechanics and pathology, encompassing assessment and
documentation skills to affect healing and the treatment needs of the client,
as well as the requirements of insurance companies. Along with the scientific
method, the student also receives the understanding of how to tune into
the client's condition and state, listen to the client's issues, and work
with nature's rhythms to develop a truly unique treatment program specifically
geared for the particular situation.
Upon completion of the program, the Integrative Medical Massage Therapist
is educated and trained in the principles of the art and science of using
one's physical (hands), mental (scientific body of knowledge) and spiritual
(intuition) abilities to assess normal tissue tension in muscles, fascia,
ligaments and joints, apply this method of corrective techniques. HISM
believes this investment into oneself provides the guidance and instruction
that will remain with the therapist throughout their career and provide
strength within their practice. Not only will the HISM therapist develop
high-earning potential, but also create longevity and excellence in the
massage therapy profession without additional schooling upon graduation. |
| We offer full-time and part-time programs with three enrollments throughout
the year. |
| Licensing Program 615 hours |
| Diploma Program 1045 hours |
| Honors Program 1475 hours |
| Part Time Licensure Programs |
| Japanese Language Program |
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| Parts of the curriculum may be waived by the Board of Massage for those students with prior training, academic degrees, and out-of-state practicing massage therapists who often enroll for HISM training in order to meet requirement for Hawaii State licensure. |
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