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Lourdes Wellness Center is sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes Health System, a Ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY.

 

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Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies

Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies (LIWS) is a comprehensive, spirituality-based program sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center.

To learn more about our programs, click on the catalog below:

Our new address: www.LourdesInstitute.org

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Partnering with CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE, LIWS offers students the option of completing an:

  • Associates Degree in Applied Science in Massage Therapy

  • Massage Therapy Certificate of Achievement

 

Our in-house certification programs include:

  • Wholistic Massage Practitioner

  • Reflexology

  • Yoga Teacher Training

 

For more information on our programs, please contact (856) 869-3134

 

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Areas of Study Offered


Our Lady of Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies offers training opportunities in various areas of Wholistic Health. Students may register for individual classes or for one of our comprehensive certification degree programs.
 

Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies in Association with Camden County College

 

Other LIWS Certificate Programs

Continuing Education Courses

 

Students may choose from any of our courses to maintain their national certification status as well as to update and enhance their skills. 

The National Certification Board approves Lourdes Institute for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a Continuing Education Provider under school code 032341 provider number 450470-07.

 

Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies in Association with Camden County College

-Associates Degree in Applied Science in Massage Therapy Certificate

-Massage Therapy Certificate of Achievement

These programs incorporate classes from LIWS and Camden County College. You will take college-level courses while earning your Massage Therapy Certification. Additionally, the college credits earned can be used towards your Massage Therapy Associates Degree in Applied Science or Certificate of Achievement.

Click here to view the curriculum for the Camden County College Massage Programs.

Wholistic Massage Practitioner Certification

Students graduating from the 617-hour program Wholistic Massage Certification program will be eligible to sit for the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Although the exam is not a requirement for students, at this time, to practice in the State of New Jersey, it does serve as a measure of credibility for our graduates and we encourage this course of action.

Click here to view the curriculum for the Wholistic Massage Practitioner Certification Program.

Reflexology Certification
For students interested in Reflexology, LIWS offers a new comprehensive two semester program. Graduates of our Basic (178-hour) Reflexology Certification Program are eligible to sit for the National Reflexology Examination, given by the American Reflexology Certification Board.

Click here to view the curriculum for the Reflexology Certification Program.

*Although the National Certification Examination is not a requirement for the practice of Reflexology in the State of New Jersey, LIWS encourages their graduates to take advantage of the measure of credibility such third-party testing affords to them.


Yoga Teacher Training
Lourdes Institute is a Registered Yoga Alliance School offering a 200-hour Teacher Training Program. Applicants are required to have a minimum of six (6) months of Yoga training and practice experience prior to applying for admission into the program.
This unique program will assist the student in experiencing the true essence of Yoga…union and harmony for body, mind and spirit. Students will acquire the yogic knowledge and develop the skills & confidence necessary to successfully instruct beginner-level, wholistic Yoga Classes. The program will address:

  • Philosophy of Yoga
  • Intensive Posture Clinic
  • Teaching Methodology
  • Deep Breathing Exercises
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Nutrition
  • Relaxation Training
  • Personal Growth & Clearing
  • Spirituality of Yoga
  • Meditative Practices
  • Visualization/Imagery/Affirmation
  • Marketing Skills

Discover, with our experienced master teachers, new ways to access energy through breath and body awareness, effective warm-ups, basic postures, meditation, and deep relaxation.


Click here to view the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program

Click here to view the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Summer Intensive Training Program
 


Licensure of Massage and Bodywork
(as taken from AMTA NJ Bulletin)

On Sunday January 13, 2008, Governor Corzine signed our (AMTA NJ proposed) bill A4455/ S2536 into Law. S2536 was converted from our proposed Assembly bill A4455 when it went to the Senate Commerce Committee on Dec 3, 2007. On January 7, 2008 both the Senate and the Assembly passed the Bills A4455/ and S2536. Senate voted Yes {21} No {15} Not Voting {4}; Assembly voted Yes {72} No {5} Not Voting {0} Abstains {3}. And over the weekend the Governor signed it into Law.


    The Law includes measures to protect and benefit the Profession of Massage and Bodywork.

  • We will be governed by our own Massage and Bodywork Board. We will no longer be under the Nursing Board and we can govern our profession the way we feel it needs to be governed. The rules and regulations will no longer be overseen by individuals who are unfamiliar with the nuances of our profession.

  • Establishments will have to register with the Board if they want to offer Massage and Bodywork Therapy. Over the past two years, I have heard many complaints from individual therapists who were following the State Certification rules and regulations, but were working in establishments that did not have to, or care to, follow the same rules and regulations. This was causing a strain on the Therapist who was abiding by their State Certification requirements. Now the establishments who hopped on the massage industry wave will need to follow the rules as well. And finally, this will give the police the legal backing they need to permanently close the illegal establishments that were being closed down and re-opening immediately after.

  • The treatment clause has been removed! We can now do what we have been trained to do. I will remind the profession that you should never work outside your scope of training. We are not Doctors, Physical Therapists or Chiropractors so be sure to treat only within your training and then refer to those more qualified. When in doubt- refer out.

  • Continuing Education will be required to maintain your training and education. The Board will set the amount of CEUs required; however it will not be more than 24 CEUs over a two year period. This will show the public that we are serious about our training and our profession.

  • Having a State License shall supersede any municipal ordinance or regulation that provides for the licensing, certification or registration of massage and bodywork therapists. This will help protect the profession from unrealistic or excessive ordinances from the town in which they practice.

  • Individual that are exempt from the Law are practitioners who limit soft tissue manipulation to the hands, feet, and ears provided that the client does not remove any clothing other than shoes or socks. As well as, Practitioners who use touch, words, and directed movement to deepen awareness of existing patterns of movement in the body and the client remains clothed. Both of which do not imply they are doing Massage or Bodywork.

What does all this mean to you the Massage and Bodywork Therapist?
For starters it means RELAX. There is no need to rush out or to worry about anything. AMTA NJ will let you know when you will need to begin the process of getting licensed. It will take some time to get the State Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapists up and running. The Governor needs to appoint nine people to be on the Board. Two board members will be consumers, one will be a member of the executive branch, and the remaining six members will be massage therapists or body workers who have practiced at least five years immediately preceding their appointment. Then the Massage and Bodywork Board will work on developing the Rules and Regulations that the proposed License individuals need to follow.

It means that we are moving from a Title Act (cannot use CMT after your name unless you are Certified by the State) to a Practice Act (cannot do, practice, perform, massage or Bodywork unless you are Licensed by the state). This will help the industry of Massage and Bodywork to become true Professionals. It will help weed out individuals who are illegally practicing massage in the state and give more credit and professionalism to your practice.

When the Massage and Bodywork Board is up and running:
Anyone who is currently a State Certified Massage, Bodywork and Somatic Therapist will automatically become licensed. We are not yet sure, but there still may be a process of filing your paperwork.
As with the past State Certification there will be a Grandfather period. This means that when the Massage and Bodywork Board begins to take applications, anyone who does not meet one of the three criteria listed below will need to be grandfathered in.

  1. Successful completion of a minimum of 500 hours in class study in the field of massage and bodywork therapies approved by the board; or

  2. Successful completion of a written examination approved by the board, which shall consider relevant education, training and practical work experience, to determine the applicant's competence to practice massage and bodywork therapies. (An example of this could be the NCBTMB exam.); or

  3. Upon payment to the board of a fee and the submission of a written application on forms provided by the Massage and Bodywork Board. The board shall issue without examination a license to a massage and bodywork therapist who holds a valid license or certification issued by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia which has education (500 hour minimum) and experience requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this law.

To be Grandfathered in, individuals who do not meet one of the above will have 360 days to file with the board, and will need to prove they attended 200 hours of formal Massage or Bodywork education and have worked full time in the profession for at least two years, or part- time for five years.
After the 360 days given for Grandfathering, individuals will have only one of 3 ways to be State Licensed Again:
1. Successful Completion of a 500 hour minimum Board approved provider of massage
or
2. Successful completion of Board approved written examinations
or
3. Coming in from another state with a license or Certification equivalent to NJ requirements.

The License will be a biannual renewal. At present if you are State Certified continue to follow the Rules and Regulations that govern your Certificate. Renew your State Certificate when it is due. As for the individuals who have not become State Certified; if your town or employer requires you to be State Certified it is up to you to make the decision to work in that town or for that employer. If you do not have either of those possible requirements hold off on doing anything except organizing your educational transcripts and work history. When the Massage and Bodywork Board nears the point of beginning to finish the Rules and Regulations and accept applications, Your AMTA NJ Government Relations will inform you of your options and when and were to begin the application process. Please check the Chapter Website for updated information and remember to list AMTA NJ in your accepted email list.
   

Professional Organizations
There are numerous professional associations and organizations for Massage Therapists, Bodyworkers & Somatic Therapists. These groups provide the practitioner with various benefits not limited to professional Insurance(s), Continuing Education & Networking opportunities, and Public Relations & Jurisprudence support. The major developments in our Industry have been birthed, developed & nurtured by these groups. LIWS encourages students & graduates to participate in this rewarding effort perpetuating the growth and stability of our Industry and our life’s work.

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) www.amtamassage.org

Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) www.abmp.com

Students are required to obtain Student Liability Insurance for the period of their studies with Lourdes. Insurance information will be provided to the students at New Student Orientation. Cost to student will vary depending on group selected.

Proof of Student Insurance coverage must be submitted to LIWS Administration prior to the first day of classes.



 

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856.869.3134