Your Partner in Health, Wellness & Education
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COLORADO INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPY Your Partner in Health, Wellness & Education Volume 23 Edition 1.0 • Copyright 2018 • CIMT Inc. • all rights reserved • www.cimt.edu Table of Contents Mission Statement/Accreditation Calendar Year at a Glance ............................................. 17 Memberships & Programs Offerings ............................. 3 Class Schedule Letter from the director ................................................. 4 Holiday Schedule History of CIMT ............................................................ 5 Administration Office Hours Choosing the Right School.............................................. 6 Campus Hours Advantages of Choosing CIMT ..................................... 8 Course Descriptions and Training Hours ................ 18-24 Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Therapy Your Health Network & Touching the World .............. 10 Certification Program (850 hours) The School Environment & Local Environment .......... 11 Essential Massage Therapy Certification Program (550 hours) Admissions Information ............................................... 13 Trigger Point Release Therapy - CIMT Method ..... 25-26 Admissions Requirements CIMT Policies & Procedures .................................. 27-38 Application Process Upon Acceptance into CIMT Student Services ............................................................ 15 Placement Assistance Retail Store Library Tutoring General Student Information ........................................ 16 Student Files Confidentiality Licensing 2 The Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy is: • Accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) 2101 Wilson Blvd, Ste 302, Arlington,VA 22201 719-888-6790 for the ANMT program • Approved and regulated by the State of Colorado, Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board (DPOS) • Approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork • Approved by the Department of Immigration • Approved for Montgomery and Post 9/11 G.I. Bill and MyCAA The Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy is a member of: • American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Mission Statement: 500 Davis Street, Suite 900, Evanston, IL 60201 877-905-0577 www.amtamassage.org To prepare a student for the • Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) establishment of a professional and 25188 Genesse Trail Road, Suite 200, Golden, CO 80401 ethical Massage Therapy practice 800-458-2267 www.abmp.com which serves, enhances, and protects • Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) the health, safety, and welfare of PO Box 40014, Tucson, AZ 85717 855-236-8331 www.afmte.org the public. To prepare a student for written and practical examinations The Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy offers: given by local, state, and national • Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Therapy Certification Program examiners as a requirement for • Essential Massage Therapy Certification Program licensure. To prepare a student for • International Academy of Neuromuscular Therapies (IANMT) Certification specialization in injury rehabilitation • Continuing Education with Neuromuscular Therapy and • Professional and Student Massage Clinics • Sports Massage Clinic Trigger Point Release Therapy. • On site retail store • Cadaver lab at Institute for Anatomical Research on site • Healing Hands for Veterans Program 3 A Letter From CIMT’s Director hank you for your interest in the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy! It is truly one of the most exciting times in our history to begin a career in massage therapy. I have seen the field grow to respectable new heightsT since my career as a massage therapist began in 1990. My initial interest in massage therapy began in 1988, as I was training for running and cycling races in the Pikes Peak region. Shortly thereafter, I enrolled into the massage therapy program at this school. Upon graduation, I opened a one-room office in downtown Colorado Springs and developed my own practice named “Pikes Peak Massage Therapy.” Soon, my practice grew to a five-room clinic with eight therapists and massage contracts with Cheyenne Mountain Conference Resort, Country Club of Colorado and Kissing Camels Country Club. In 1992, I returned to CIMT as the student clinic director. Over the past 26 years, my responsibilities have grown to include instructor, school director and owner. I continue to practice massage therapy and have expanded from sports massage therapy to general practice for the clients God leads to my table. The Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy accepts the responsibility to thoroughly prepare and educate our students for careers as competent massage therapists. We strive to get to know each student personally – to serve them, honor them, laugh with them, and guide them on their individual paths. Our goal is to facilitate the students’ educational process while watching them grow, graduate, and fulfill their dreams in this exciting and rewarding health care field. We are truly dedicated to our vision of “Health, Wellness & Education.” Massage is not just a career, it’s a calling, one that gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while making a living for yourself. We understand that choosing a school and career path is one of the most important life decisions that you will make, so we are dedicated to being a leader in recognizing and planning for future trends in health care, and providing you with not only an excellent education, but also a rewarding career in the massage and medical fields. I would like to personally invite you to attend our free informational “Introduction to Massage Therapy Workshop” held monthly. Please call to reserve your spot today. We look forward to speaking to you soon to explore your opportunities in the expanding massage therapy profession. Roger Patrizio, Director and President 4 History and Philosophy of CIMT 1985: Opened our doors with a vision 2004: CIMT launched “Touching the 2009: CIMT achieved accreditation of acceptance of the massage therapy World,” a non-profit organization dedicated through Commission on Massage Therapy profession within the existing health care to recovering survivors and raising awareness Accreditation. community and recognition of the massage around the issue of human trafficking. Today: CIMT has exclusive relationships therapist as a skilled health care provider with the Triple Crown of Running, (Pikes within that community. Peak Marathon), VA Program, and Grand 1992: CIMT partnered with a major Prix of Running. hospital in Colorado Springs offering CIMT has a strong resolve to respond to students internship opportunities. the constantly changing arena of massage 1997: The International Academy of therapy, which is experiencing exponential Neuromuscular Therapies (IANMT) growth. A thorough and extensive training integrated their nationally recognized program has been developed with the certification program into the CIMT goal of preparing graduates to work in the curriculum, allowing our 850 hour students diverse professional health care fields of to graduate as internationally certified injury rehabilitation and medical massage neuromuscular therapists. therapy, as well as the fields of corporate, athletic, and spa massage. Students receive 1999: CIMT’s director and long-time a strong foundation in anatomy and instructor, Roger Patrizio, purchased the physiology, pathology, assessment skills for school. Roger expanded the vision of CIMT common muscular problems, and training to include health and wellness, as well as in massage techniques to meet a variety of personal and professional development. needs. CIMT, the faculty, graduates, and 2001: CIMT moved the school into a students are united in focusing on improving beautiful 11,000 square foot facility located the health and wellness of the clients who minutes away from Garden of the Gods, experience their therapeutic and caring offering spacious grounds and incredible touch. views of the majestic 14,115 foot Pikes Peak. 5 Choosing the Right School hoosing the right school is an investment in yourself and your future. The more information you have about the profession, the better prepared you will be to decide which school is right for you. CThe following information covers many of the questions which we frequently encounter when discussing our program. Please consider these questions in your search for the massage therapy education you desire. We invite you to make an appointment to visit the school and speak with one of our staff members to answer any additional questions you may have. What should I expect from my certification program? The Essential Massage Therapy (EMT) certification program will The Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT) certification provide foundational education and training for the profession of program is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy massage therapy. This program is designed to: Accreditation (COMTA) and shares all of the courses found in our Essential Massage Therapy (EMT) certification program. The • Provide graduates a strong foundation in human anatomy ANMT program continues to add medical massage therapy which • Provide graduates with a depth of knowledge in massage prepares the massage therapist to work with physical therapists, theory and history chiropractors, and physicians that are dealing with rehabilitative • Provide graduates with understanding of pathology treatments. In addition to the EMT objectives, this program will: • Provide graduates with