mindful holistic healing connecting spirit with body
Education to
License Massage Therapist (LMT)
Become a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in Hawaiʻi
The training will prepare you for personal self care, family nurturing and community relationship. Which can be the foundation for a future career as a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Lomilomi is integrative of Hawaiian culture and Hawaiian lifestyle which prepares you to service yourself, your family and your community. LauAʻo offers a unique education with a holistic approach to this Hawaiian Healing Art which includes the requirements for the Hawaiʻi state massage exam.
The training consists of two (2) parts, 150 hours Theory / Demonstration and 420 hours Apprenticeship.
Part 1
This part of the training includes:
50 hours (Anatomy, Physiology, structural Kinesiology)
Anatomy: study of the structure of living things
Physiology: study of functions and mechanisms in a living system
structural Kinesiology: study of muscles, bones, and joints as they are involved in the science of the bodyʻs mechanics and movements
100 hours (Theory and Demonstration)
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The proper procedure in massaging (concerning the protection of both client and massage therapist)
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Record keeping (SOAP notes, insurance filing etc)
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Hygiene
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Theory
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Technique for specific conditions
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Contraindications of massage for specific techniques according to conditions
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Draping
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Assessment of the client’s condition and the general technique to be applied.
NEXT CLASSES:
Spring Cohort
March 21, 2025
Please contact us for detailed schedule.
Cost:
150 hours / $2,100 (excl. Tax) Payment plans available
(incl. ABMP liability insurance and Exam Coach, Study books: Trail Guide to the Body and Trail Guide to Movement)
Part 2
This part of the training can be started after completing Part 1 and receiving the approval for an apprenticeship by the State of Hawaii.
The course of study for the 6 to 12 months of apprenticeship training program with a minimum of 420 hours includes the following:
310 hours Hands-on; supervised massage with record keeping
70 hours Clinical operations (sanitation, office procedures and record keeping)
40 hours Advanced techniques
Duration: of the apprenticeship
6 to 12 months
Cost:
$2,500 (excl. Tax)
Payment plans available
For this training we have an application procedure. Please fill out the application form and we will contact you for an interview (in person or on Zoom).
For more information please contact us.
Program includes
We chose ABMP as partner to support our students in their studies and to offer liability insurance during the training.
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ABMP Exam Coach and Test Preparation
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ABMP Five-Minute Muscles (covering 83 muscles)
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Free Student ABMP Membership
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Free Student liability insurance during training and apprenticeship
After successfully completing the Hawaiian licensing exam, students receive one year of ABMP Certified membership with liability insurance in the value of $199 for FREE!
