As students learn advanced techniques they can include cranial, deep tissue, lymphatic, shiatsu, cupping, gua sha, reflexology, or body treatments.
Hot Stone Massage
Prenatal Massage
Chair Massage
It was during this time that my Father, John Daniel, bought me my first professional massage. I recall how fabulous I thought it was and was instantly hooked. My Dad and I also took a buddy chair massage class for my first organized learning in the discipline and that ignited the initial spark for me to study massage. He was a continual support for my education in massage and in life. My parent’s support and belief that I would be successful at whatever I chose to do continues to be expressed in the way I support my students and clients along their journey of growth and healing. My sister, Pam, continues my parents’ legacy of love and is a major contributor of support and wisdom for me and my school.
Full Body Massage
Aromatherapy Massage
Reflexology Massage
Shiatsu Massage
Add on treatments to facials can be an important business edge. This program may also cover body treatments, advanced massage techniques like lymphatic and shiatsu for the face, hands and head, reflexology, hand and foot treatments, parafango, wraps, scrubs, paraffin dips, aromatherapy and more. Students will also understand the retail piece to a successful esthetic practice.
Neuromuscular Therapy
After studying with Tom Brown Jr., I was empowered about personal and spiritual growth and ways of healing that are in harmony with our natural way of being and the earth itself. That is when I started following the direction of the vision I had in a sweat lodge in 1991 when I was deeply called to do healing work as my life’s journey. I moved from Texas to Fort Collins, Colorado where I began my studies in massage therapy, neuromuscular therapy, herbology and aromatherapy, and body-mind therapy.
The Esthetician program is more than just the basics. It is for students who want to offer a variety of introductory and advanced skin care and beauty options to their clientele. The certificate includes an in depth, treatment centered, hands-on curriculum that includes facials, massage, spa body treatments, hair removal, and makeup a well as lashes, high frequency, radio frequency, galvanic therapy, LED light therapy are also included in Bear Heart’s esthetic program. An effective client consultation is critical for a satisfactory result. Students will learn to evaluate a client’s skin to meet their unique goals for the best results possible and use appropriate documentation for informed consent and release. Exploring the needs at different stages of life is included.
Bear Heart School provides a dynamic, contemporary education in hands on healing and beauty arts. We have introductory certification programs in massage and esthetics as well as advanced manual therapy and esthetician classes and programs. The foundation of every educational program is rooted in ancient healing and beauty arts that blend beautifully with current scientific and holistic theories on healing the mind, body, and spirit. Encouraging students to become skilled massage therapists, estheticians and hands on healers able to educate and support their clients’ individual needs is our primary focus. This is the first step to creating a successful business as a massage, esthetician or holistic healing professional. Our instructors have had successful practices in their field of specialty for at least 20 years and currently maintain clients. Bear Heart School instructors teach because they are passionate about thier field of specialty and enjoy lifting others up with their knowledge. The faculty of Bear Heart School are fully committed to supporting our students and graduates in creating success in their businesses and in their lives. Discovering with each student what their personal best looks and feels like is a particularly exciting part of the journey to graduation for all of us at Bear Heart School.
Applied Kinesiology
Acupressure
Complimentary Modalities may include: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Bodywork: Acupressure & Shiatsu, Reflexology, Hot Stone Massage, Lymphatic Massage, Herbal applications for the body, and more
A variety of waxing methods including hard and soft waxes for the face and body, for men and women is covered with plenty of time for practice. The proper use of makeup has been used for centuries to enhance a person’s unique beauty. Basic makeup principals such as skin types, disorders, colors, and tones are necessary for flawless application. Students will learn how to highlight and contour the various facial shapes to achieve a beautiful daytime, special occasion, and evening looks. Bear Heart esthi students will also learn lash extensions, lifting, and lash and brow tinting.