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