Thank you for your interest in the Esalen Massage 100 Hour Certification Program. THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE CERTIFIED IN MASSAGE BY AN ACCREDITED MASSAGE SCHOOL.

Fall: December 4 – 23, 2016

Instructors Brita Ostrom and Dean Marson

For any questions you may have about the actual licensing and other massage industry related questions that are not mentioned below, please contact Brita Ostrom at or call her directly at 831-667-3040.

Rates for Standard accommodations are $3750 sharing with one or two people of the same gender. There are a very limited number of scholarships available by application, in the form of the bunk bed accommodations with three or five other people of the same gender at $2850. Additional scholarship may be available, with an intention for socio-economic diversity and social impact intentions in our student population.

We would like for you to be prepared for the training, so as you consider your decision to apply, please carefully read the following information.

Esalen Massage is a healing arts modality that uses touch as a means of integrating body, mind, and spirit. This course is for those who are certified (at least 150 hours) in another modality and want to learn Esalen Massage. Our study includes mindfulness practices, relavent anatomy and physiology, professional ethics, business practices, and communication skills.

This intensive program is challenging, physically, mentally, and emotionally. The course includes weekly group process sessions to facilitate communication within the group and allows participants to more deeply explore their experience while at Esalen. The process sessions are not meant as a substitute for people needing professional counseling or psychotherapy. Because our focus is on learning massage, we do not have the capacity to support those who may be in the initial stages of drug or alcohol recovery. Attendance is kept daily as required by the State of California. Please come prepared to participate fully.

A total of at least 100 hours is offered. In order to earn the Certificate of Completion, students are required to complete a practical assessment and document 30 massage sessions within 6 months following the Program. There is a $115 processing fee.

Thanks for your interest, and best wishes!

David Mendy

Esalen Massage Training Liaison

Esalen Institute

Telephone: (831) 667-3004

Web: http://www.esalen.org

How to Enroll for the Esalen® Massage 100 Hour Certification Program:

To apply, please return your completed application (below). Be prepared to put a $600 refundable deposit toward your reservation. If you are accepted, you will receive a notice of confirmation at which time deposit and payment information will be needed to complete the registration process. If you are mailing a check, please do so when you apply.

You may return the completed application AND A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT

MASSAGE CERTIFICATION FROM AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL by:

· Email: (please type "100 Hr Massage" in the subject); or

· Mail: Esalen Institute

Attn: David Mendy

55000 Hwy 1 *

Big Sur, CA 93920; or

· Fax: 831-667-2724

You can complete the application on your computer word processing program (preferable) or print it and write in the required information.

You may not apply online.

If you would like further registration information, please e-mail David, the Office Liaison for the Esalen Massage 100 Hour Certification Program, at . Application is through the liaison only. If you need a scholarship application, please email David and request it.

APPLICATION FOR ESALEN® MASSAGE PRACTITIONER

100 HOUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Fall: December 4 – 23, 2016

Instructors Dean Marson and Brita Ostrom

Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone: Email:

Birth date: Age: Highest level of education achieved:

Male or, Female Smoker ? no yes

Snorer? no yes

Accommodation type (number in order of preference if necessary):

Standard Bunk bed

(Bunk Bed is considered scholarship; you must complete a separate scholarship form.)

1. Please give us some information about yourself, i.e. current employment, professional background, areas of interest, etc.:

2. What is your experience in bodywork, both in giving and receiving, and other trainings?

3. Please describe your current level of certification.

4. What would you like to learn from this experience, and how do you plan to use it in

your life?

5. Do you have any health issues that might be challenged by participating in this physically active program? If so, please explain.

6. Please give two personal references; if possible, include members or friends of the Esalen community.

A limited number of bunk bed spaces are available and is considered a scholarship rate. Bunk bed spaces are awarded through application and decisions are made on the basis of greatest need. If you are applying for a bunk bed rate: please request and complete a separate scholarship application. Proof of last year’s annual income and current monthly income and/or recent bank statements must be included with the scholarship application for the application to be reviewed.