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We make sure you have an excellent understanding of the human body, Swedish Massage, and Advanced Therapeutic Techniques. Being able to explain to a client what muscle you’re on and what it does provides a great understanding to the client as to why they may experiencing their symptoms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f83c9c176880c05c95b7da4/1616000020580-NTLOLHJXXYLTT4TIDVDN/encompass-9633+%283%29.jpg About - Above & Beyond. You will graduate with over 800 hours of in class schooling. It is our goal for you to succeed post-graduation and more knowledge will help you get there. The better understanding you have of the musculature system, how the body functions, and massage techniques, the better off you’ll be later on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f83c9c176880c05c95b7da4/1616000347436-IYOC5U2419E0QDVKH4W8/encompass-9685.jpg About - Committed. The staff at Encompass Academy is committed to your success. We value being in session three times weekly to keep the content fresh and to get as much value out of the education as possible. We also are committed to helping you find a position in the field after graduation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f83c9c176880c05c95b7da4/1616003722185-SUSIDARKFHW3C06FLZMY/encompass-9671.jpg About - Make a Difference. Graduates from Encompass Academy will stand out in their communities in a big way by helping people release chronic pain by using the advanced techniques that they gained an in depth understanding in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f83c9c176880c05c95b7da4/1614818255588-P6U3IAP2632SR0GA03WY/encompass.jpg About - “Nikki is a wealth of knowledge and has helped me greatly reduce migraine pain. I highly recommend her!” — Happy Client https://www.encompassacademyofmassage.com/curriculum daily 0.75 2023-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f83c9c176880c05c95b7da4/e80c9055-3288-43f4-acd0-1746435b28f7/ENCOMPASSFINAL%2857of86%29.jpg Curriculum - September-December: Trimester 1 Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday 8am-12pm: Swedish Massage Techniques: Learn the basic of massage, how to perform a session and give a great 1 hour Swedish Massage. 12pm-1pm: Lunch 1pm-4pm: (T) Human Anatomy: Learn about the structures of the body. (W) Communications & Ethics & Career Development: Become confident in communicating with clients, being ethical in tough situations and how to run a business. This class is packed with information and learning for your success. (Th) Human Physiology: Learn about the body’s systems and how they function. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f83c9c176880c05c95b7da4/1e087bd0-3a53-4586-a2c7-981be671c21b/IMG_3430.jpg Curriculum - Mid December-March: Trimester 2 Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday 8am-12pm: Advanced Therapeutic Techniques: Build on what you learned in Swedish Massage. Here, you will learn how to confidently treat clients who suffer from pain and tension with Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Techniques, Emotional work and more! We also have a variety of professionals of other modalities come in & share their experience & teach. 12pm-1pm: Lunch 1pm-4pm: (T) 3D Anatomy: Build each muscle out of clay on a small 18” body from deepest to most superficial to gain confidence in anatomy, actions of muscles, insertions and origins. (W) Kinesiology: Learn how each muscle moves and how they all move together to create smooth, cohesive movements. (Th) Pathology: Learn about the variety of pathologies that can affect clients and whether it is a contraindication for massage, or not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f83c9c176880c05c95b7da4/446d7da5-a3e0-41f0-8011-5b1c36ab03b5/IMG_3586-2.jpg Curriculum https://www.encompassacademyofmassage.com/our-team daily 0.75 2023-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f83c9c176880c05c95b7da4/1613836560899-R4LVM9VQZK4RLRPR3OD4/Nikki+owner Our Team - Nikki L’Esperance Owner, Educator Nikki saw a need for massage therapists that could especially help people with chronic pain. After having a hard time hiring, she felt led to open a massage school in the Copper Country. She has always loved to educate, so it is the perfect fit! Listen to her story of how the school came to be by listening to her episode on The Obsessed Podcast, linked here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f83c9c176880c05c95b7da4/1614818544531-0ACNS93WG0FRAHBLN81I/IMG_3232.jpg Our Team - Dr. Bradley Erkkila General Education Professor Dr. Erkkila graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University in May of 2020 with his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. In August 2020, he started Erkkila Chiropractic in Calumet, MI and has been growing his business. He has enjoyed educating future massage therapists with the general education classes at Encompass Academy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f83c9c176880c05c95b7da4/8739ddbc-7c3f-4ddd-91df-592a76fa8666/Gina+Resume Our Team - Gina Erickson Relaxation Massage Educator Gina Erickson has been a massage therapist for almost 16+ years and has had a wide variety of clientele. 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