Class Descriptions
General Interest/Continuing Education/Electives
While some classes are offered quarterly, most are less frequent. To see our current class and event calendar, please click here.
Required and Recommended Textbooks – Spring 2023
Advanced Foam Rolling Course Hours: 7.5 Foam Roller, theraband, and mini balls. Available for purchase at OSM Bookstore prior to first class. |
Barefoot Shiatsu Massage Course Hours: 12 Flat sheet, pad or blanket, 2 pillow cases or hand towels. Work is done on the floor, so if you want them, bring 2 small pillows or bolster, and 1 or 2 regular pillows. Class will include a one hour lunch break so students are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Please wear soft clothing, no blue jeans or metal belts, etc. Also note that this class is contraindicated for pregnant women. Thank you. |
Body-Based Trauma Relief Course Hours: 4 |
Bowen Therapy Module 1 Course Hours: 14 Please wear light-weight, soft clothing. CLASS PREPARATION |
Bowen Therapy Module 2 Course Hours: 14 Please wear light-weight, soft clothing and bring your Bowen Therapy textbook and all linens necessary for table setup during the treatment exchanges |
Building Your Ethical Body Course Hours: 4 |
Craniosacral Therapy Introduction Course Hours: 15 Sheets, bolster, and blanket RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Myofasical Massage and Body Mechanics and Self Care Manual, Dixon; |
Craniosacral Therapy Level One Course Hours: 15 |
Five Elements Qigong: Course Hours: 3 |
Foot Reflexology Basics Course Hours: 7 lotion, witchhazel or rubbing alcohol, 2 towels PLEASE HAVE YOUR NAILS TRIMMED SHORT! It is very important in this particular class. Thank you. |
Franklin Method: Abdominals Course Hours: 3 Dress for optional movement |
Franklin Method: Mental Imagery In Practice Course Hours: 3 |
Franklin Method: Pelvic Bony Markings, Joints, and Arthrokinematics Course Hours: 3 |
Franklin Method: Thoracolumbar Fascia Course Hours: 3 |
Hot Stone Massage Course Hours: 14 |
How to Help Clients Heal After Injuries Course Hours: 3 |
Insurance Billing for LMTs Course Hours: 3 Writing materials. (Optional: bring a laptop if you have one.) |
Intro to Sports Event Massage Course Hours: 6 Comfortable shorts, shirt; sheets, towel, oil, bolsters, face cradle cover |
Lymphatic Detox Introduction Course Hours: 9 sheets, breast drape, no lotion or oil, pillow or bolster as needed |
Lymphatic Massage for Upper Body Course Hours: 15 sheets, breast drape, no lotion or oil, pillow or bolster as needed |
Massage for End of Life Care Course Hours: 6 Linens, oil/lotion. Wear comfortable clothing. |
Massage for Eye Strain and Upper Body Tension Course Hours: 7 |
Massage Room Design Course Hours: 5 |
Myofascial Foam Rolling Course Hours: 7.5 |
Myofascial Massage - Direct Method Course Hours: 15 sheets, lotion (not oil), 2 pillows Required text: Myofascial Massage (2007, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins) by Marian Wolfe Dixon |
Myofascial Massage Introduction Course Hours: 12 sheets, massage cream (not oil or lotion), 2 pillows, blanket, REQUIRED TEXT: Dixon, Myofasical Massage, 2007. Read ch 3. 6 & 8 before class. Recommended Text: Body Mechanics and Self Care Manual, Dixon |
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy Course Hours: 15 2 sheets, face cradle cover, bolster, Recommended text: Myofascial Pain & Dysfunction by Travell & Simons |
On-Site Chair Massage I Course Hours: 6 |
Pain and Research Course Hours: 3 Supplied by Instructor |
Pain and Trauma Course Hours: 3 Supplied by Instructor |
Pain: Getting Shame Out of Pain Course Hours: 3 |
Pain: Moving from Helplessness to Hope Course Hours: 3 |
Qigong Basics Course Hours: 3 |
Reflexology for Women's Health Course Hours: 4 lotion, blanket, large pillow, bottom sheet, 2 towels, water bottle |
Reiki 1 Course Hours: 18 2 sheets LOCATION: Portland. Classes are held at 9500 SW Barbur Blvd, Ste 100 in the Kristin Square building (near Capitol Hwy and about 2 blocks north of the TriMet Transit Center; enter from the back of the building)* |
Reiki Healing Course Hours: 18 2 sheet sets LOCATION: Portland. Classes are held at 9500 SW Barbur Blvd, Ste 100 in the Kristin Square building (near Capitol Hwy and about 2 blocks north of the TriMet Transit Center; enter from the back of the building)* |
Shiatsu II - Short Form (Front) Course Hours: 30 blanket, sheets, bolsters Remember to wear comfortable clothing and have your nails trimmed short. |
Shiatsu III - Long Form (Back) Course Hours: 30 sheets, blankets, bolsters, comfortable clothing, trim nails short. |
Shiatsu Short Form - Tutorial Course Hours: 3 |
Shiatsu Short Form Clinic Course Hours: 45 |
Tai Chi for Better Balance Course Hours: 3 |
Thai Massage - Level I Course Hours: 16 sheets, pillow, blanket, water bottle, writing materials Remember to wear loose, comfortable clothing (no blue jeans, jewelry or belts with a lot of metal) and to have your nails trimmed short. Friday evening is a free introductory session, as well as part of the class, so bring a friend! Your attendance is required Friday evening in order to receive credit for this class. |
Thai Massage - Level II Course Hours: 30 pillow, queen-size sheet/blanket, water bottle, writing materials. Remember to wear loose, comfortable clothing (no blue jeans, jewelry or belts with a lot of metal) and to have your nails trimmed short. |