The innovative Post Graduate Studies Program has been developed with the practicing therapist in mind.  Students gain the confidence needed to treat specific conditions and diversify their practice.             

A comprehensive curriculum, based on relevant case studies and practical applications, assists students in cultivating a refined approach to the body and provides effective techniques for immediate use.   

The Clinical Massage Therapy Post Graduate Program will equip you with the knowledge, sharp skills, and clinical reasoning needed to excel in this dynamic industry, and earn the respect of qualified healthcare professionals.

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ADMISSIONS

Eligibility for admission to our Post Graduate Studies at HHAC is granted via three distinct review processes. 

A. Internal Review
B. Education/Training Review
C. Portfolio Review

HHAC students in good standing are eligible to apply to the Post Graduate program via the Internal Review process. It is recommended that students wait until Level III to apply to the Level IV Foundations Course, however, each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Recent graduates from the 600-hour Undergraduate Program, who have not yet been licensed, are in a perfect position to apply for the Level IV program.

Applicants who have not attended HHAC must prove eligibility via an Education/Training Review or Portfolio Review. Applicants are required to produce proof of graduation from a formal massage training program with a minimum of 500 hours of in-class training. Additional training and continuing education courses are considered in addition to the formal training, but not in lieu of it.

All applicants must fill out the Post Graduate Studies Application, regardless of eligibility category. Transcripts must be furnished to be eligible for an Education/Training Review. Applicants submitting Portfolios must complete the Portfolio Worksheet and supply copies of all applicable certificates and documentation for consideration. Transcripts, and additional documentation, must be received along with application materials, or be received from the issuing institution prior to the application deadline.

Applications that are incomplete, or disorganized, may be returned without review. Applicants may reapply without paying the application processing fee within 90 days of receiving their returned application materials. After the 90 days, a new application processing fee must be supplied for reapplication.

CURRICULUM

The Clinical Massage Therapy Program is comprised of 5 modules that are 40 hours each. Students may take some or all of the modules. Students who complete all 5 modules (total of 200 hours) will receive a certificate and the right to use the title “Certified Clinical Massage Therapist (C.M.T.)" 

The 5 Modules are as follows:

Module 1:  Foundations in Clinical Massage
Module 2:  Clinical Massage for the Cervical & Cranial Region
Module 3:  Clinical Massage for the Upper Extremities
Module 4:  Clinical Massage for the Low Back/Hip/Pelvis
Module 5:  Clinical Massage for the Lower Extremities

{ Modules will be offered in no particular order }

CLASS SCHEDULE

UPCOMING CLASS DATES FOR 2024-2025:

Module 1: April 7, 2024 - May 5, 2024

Module 2: July 28, 2024 - August 30, 2024

Module 3: T.B.A.

Module 4: T.B.A.

Module 5: T.B.A.

* Classes will meet Twice a week on Friday at 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM and Sunday at 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM for five weeks.

Note: Minimum student enrollment of Eight (8) must be required in order for each module to be held. Maximum student enrollment without a Teaching Assistant is set at Sixteen (16).

INSTRUCTOR: Joel Banuelos, LMT

Joel Banuelos is a University of California, Berkeley alumnus who graduated from the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts in Santa Fe in 2003. He has dedicated his massage and bodywork practice to helping individuals recover and heal from acute and chronic injury conditions and has applied himself to the study of multiple bodywork modalities and approaches. As a lifelong student, Joel has completed over a thousand hours of continuing education coursework in cranial sacral therapy, visceral manipulation, muscle energy technique, myofascial release, counterstrain, Reiki, energetic balancing, source point therapy, and joint mobilization. He lives in Wahiawa with his wife and daughter, and practices in Honolulu and Ewa Beach while teaching courses in the post graduate clinical massage program at Hawaii Healing Arts College.

LOCATION: Hawaii Healing Arts College, 407 Uluniu Street, Kailua Medical Arts Building, Second Floor, Kailua, Hawaii 96734

REGISTRATION & TUITION PAYMENT DEADLINE: 2 weeks prior to each class start date.

TUITION AND FEES

Tuition per 40-hour Module: $900.00 (Including State Tax 4.712%: $942.41)

HHAC Students and Alumni Discount: Please ask the Student Affairs Coordinator for the discounted tuition fees.

* Credit/Debit card payments are subject to 2.0% processing fee.

* Military spouses may qualify for financial assistance through the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA). Contact your local military educational office for more information.

* No tuition refund will be made once the classes start.

TEXTBOOK

"Clinical Massage Therapy: Understanding, Assessing and Treating over 70 Conditions" by Fiona Rattray and Linda Ludwig

[ This textbook must be purchased by the student and can be found online. ]

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

Students are expected to bring note taking materials, a massage sheet set, and massage supplies to every class. It is highly recommended to bring the "Trail Guide to Anatomy" textbook for the first two weeks of class (if possible).

For more information, contact Student Affairs at

(808) 266-2467 or studentaffairs@hawaii.rr.com