Lomilomi Massage- was interwoven within the historic and ancient Hawaiian cultural, religious, and spiritual experience. During these classes, we will explore history, as well as practice and demonstrate the massage manipulations and techniques that make it unique.

Our Sports Massage- classes prepare you to address basic needs of athletes with issues. Techniques will include trigger points, compression, friction, petrissage, stretching, and range of motion exercises. Many techniques are taught to enhance performance, to prevent injury, and to decrease time needed for the athlete to recover.

Shiatsu Massage- Shiatsu is a Japanese massage modality which means “finger pressure.” It originated in China, known as Ammo or Do-in. It is based on the Chinese concept that the body is series of energetic pathways which contain points called “tsubos.” When the “tsubos” are pressed, energy flows thought the body and becomes balanced. A balanced body is said to a healthy body.

Seated Massage- When you become a student at Hawaii Massage Academy, you will learn a massage sequence using massage chairs that can be taken into the workplace. These manipulations are a combination of Shiatsu, Anma, and Swedish, that are performed with the client fully clothed.

Hawaiian Hot Stone Massage- When you become a student you will learn how pohaku is heated and integrated in an ancient massage sequence! In these classes you will discover how to open the Chakras of the body to the life force of the universe to enhance the experience with guided visualizations and exotic sounds.

Foot Reflexology- This reflexology is a specialized technique that focuses on the feet of individuals. Used as a healing art, foot massage has a far-reaching effect throughout the entire body. Hawaii Massage Academy will focus instruction on learning the various sequencing and hands-on manipulations techniques.

Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Structural Kinesiology

Take charge of your education with in-depth massage classes at Hawaii Massage Academy in Honolulu, Hawaii. Our massage therapy school is the best choice and only place to be for education on anatomy, theory of massage, and preparation for state exams to ensure your future career.

Contact us today for more details on Pro I massage classes and exams.

We offer a comprehensive massage class in the structure and function of the human body, emphasizing the skeletal, muscular, and organ systems.

Pathology is the study of disease—to practice safety, massage therapists need a basic understanding of the pathological processes.

Structural kinesiology is the study of the articular system and types of movements permitted by diathrodial joints.

Theory and Demonstration of Massage

During these massage classes, you learn the proper procedure of massage concerning the protection of both client and therapist. You also learn about record keeping, hygiene, theory, technique for specific conditions, contraindications of massage, draping, and the assessment of the client's condition as well as the general technique to be applied. After completing the training during our massage classes, you will be able to perform:

• The Basic Theories for Physiologic Effects of Massage Methods & Manipulations
• Sequenced Massage Methods &Manipulations into Basic Flow Patterns
• 1-Hour Full-Body Massages Using Methods & Manipulations Presented Below

 *Learn our patented 1-hour full-body massage. It combines Swedish (Classical Western Massage) with elements of Shiatsu (Japanese), and trigger-point therapy(American). This modality reflects the cultural diversity that is unique to Hawaii.