About Us

Goals

The specific objectives of The Massage Practitioner Certificate Program at Cypress Health Institute Massage School are that the student will:

• Learn a broad range of physical manipulations and know how and when to apply various strokes and techniques.
• Be able to focus life energy and channel it creatively for healing.
• Give a nurturing massage and be able to alleviate pain and provide other symptomatic relief.
• Acquire insight into the dynamics of the healing process and an understanding of the underlying causes of disease.
• Understand the anatomy of the human body with its structural and functional interrelationships.
• Respond effectively to the emotional expression and physical release of clients.
• Learn the counseling skills necessary to facilitate client’s self-awareness.
• Develop the self-confidence and intuitive freedom to trust her/his innate healing abilities.
• Increase sensitivity to and awareness of her/his own needs and values.
• Develop a sense of professionalism.
• Build a strong foundation for further studies in massage therapy as well as the holistic health field.

Facilities

All classes will be held at 21511-B E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, California (Please see map below). Ample off-street parking is available.

The classes will be conducted in classrooms with heating and air conditioning available. Restroom facilities are adjacent to each classroom.

Cypress Health Institute Massage School, its classrooms and all the facilities it occupies (and the equipment it utilizes) fully comply with any and all federal, state and local ordinances as to fire safety, building safety and health standards.