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"I cannot believe how much I have learned.  The program gave me so many tools! - Incredible, thank you!"
--Bettina Roeper CMT

 

"SFSM has excellent teachers who have a passion to impart their wisdom to others."
- Randy Gilstrap CMT

 

"Such an empowering and positive experience, thank you to all involved."
--Martin Veenschoten CMT

Swedish Massage is a vigorous yet relaxing system of treatment designed to energize and rejuvenate the body by stimulating circulation.  Swedish Massage consists of five basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, used to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. Benefits of Swedish Massage include general relaxation, dissolution of post-operative scar tissue adhesions, improved circulation and lymph return which can speed healing and reduce swelling from injury.

Swedish Massage is one of the most popular modalities of massage and it is like-wise one of the most popular programs here at the San Francisco School of Massage. Our Basic Swedish Massage Practitioner program is offered in two formats, an "On-Going" open-format schedule and in a 15-day, full-time "Intensive" schedule.   In either of our 102 hour professional Swedish massage certification courses you will learn:

  • Swedish Massage Theory and Technique: Instructors demonstrate and explain the art of massage
  • Hands-On Learning: Students work on one another in supervised classroom practices
  • Anatomy and Physiology: Active exploration of the body and it's function
  • Business and Ethics: Learn proper communication essential for business and client relations
  • Marketing and Regulations: Covers the basics of marketing your services and obtaining a license
  • Body Mechanics: Emphasizes proper use of the body while performing a massage

SWEDISH ON-GOING

The On-Going program is unique to the San Francisco School of Massage in that it allows you to design a schedule of afternoon and evening classes that are compatible with your work, family or college life. Classes are offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in both an afternoon class from 2:00pm to 5:00pm and an evening class from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.  You are expected to attend two classes per week but, you can come to as many as five or six class offerings if your schedule allows it.  The more classes you take the quicker you finish!  You can complete the whole program in as little as eight weeks or you can take your time and finish over the course of several months, whatever suits your life and your situation. And if you miss a class one week that you need to graduate, don't worry, it will be offered again in the next week or so.  This flexible program allows you to adjust your education to fit your life, not the other way around.

Dates that you can begin the program occur just about every other week. Please call to hear the next start dates and to reserve your space. 415-474-4600

SWEDISH INTENSIVES

Our fast paced Swedish Intensive Program offers all the same content as our On-Going program but it condenses the entire 102 classroom hours into just fifteen days. This program is designed for the student that wants to jump-start their massage education and get the basic California massage certification as quickly as possible. This format is perfect for those students who have a block of free time and wish to immerse themselves in the body work mind-set. The intense study of massage with a consistent group of fellow students has been known to create a more cohesive and life-changing experience, giving quick-learning students the push and momentum that they desire.

Our next intensive is from August 15th - 30th, 2008 and spaces fill up quickly!. For more information please use the contact form on this website or call us at 415-474-4600 to register. The Swedish Massage Intensive schedule is available online here. The class size is limited so early registration will insure your place in the program.

Can't make the August 15th  Intensive? You might consider our next class from October 20 - November 3, 2008. Call us today at 415-474-4600 for details!

TUITION as of 1/1/07

The tuition for either of our Swedish Massage Practitioner programs is the same* and consists of the following:
PROGRAM TUITION BOOKS TOTAL DOWN PAYMENT MONTHLY PAYMENT
ON-GOING $1262.50 $37.50 $1300.00 $700.00* $200.00 X 3*
INTENSIVE $1262.50 $37.50 $1300.00 * NO PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR THE SWEDISH INTENSIVE

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