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, and structural Kinesiology
100 hours
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The proper procedure in massaging (concerning the protection of both client and massage therapist)
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Record keeping
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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 cohort starts November 24, 2023. Please contact us for detailed schedule.
Cost:
150 hours / $2,500 (excl. Tax)
(incl. ABMP liability insurance and
Books: Trail Guide to the Body, Trail Guide to Movement)
$200 off if paid in full
Payment plans available
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
The training can only be started if committing to Part 1 and Part 2.
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!
