Ho’omana Apprenticeship Program
Ho’omana Lomi Apprenticeship Program offers a part-time 600 Hour professional apprenticeship integrating Hawaiian healing bodywork and cultural education. Our program allows students to focus and perpetuate the sacred healing art form known as Lomi Lomi while preparing to be a Licensed Massage Therapist. Our program is a continuance of the values of Aloha Spirit, Ohana, Kokua, Malama and Pono; which are deeply imbedded in the Hawaiian model of wellness. Following lineage teachings, our lomi apprenticeship is inspiring and practical. This journey fosters powerful personal growth experiences and allows one to acquire an incredible set of skills that may be shared with Ohana or cultivated into a meaningful career path as a health care professional.
Our instructors’ knowledge is passed down through a long lineage of master practitioner’s. The various lomi courses provide a learning environment with extensive and effective lomi techniques, Hawaiian philosophy of Ho’oponopono, meditation and chant. Ho’omana is dedicated to the development of each student’s mind, body and spirit while ensuring a supportive and quality learning experience that can create a solid foundation in one’s life.
Apprentices who complete all program requirements will sit for their state boards to obtain a license to practice massage therapy in the state of Hawaii.
The most requested treatments in massage therapy establishments statewide are lomi lomi massage, deep tissue massage, and hot stone therapy. Upon completion of the program therapists will be highly marketable in any setting including spas, chiropractic offices or private practice. Graduates will have gained extensive knowledge and mastery of Lomi Lomi massage techniques. Apprentices will obtain all the skills needed to launch a successful career in Massage Therapy.
Apprenticeship Program Requirements
 The program hours shall be completed in not less than 6 months and not more than 12 months, extensions may be granted by the board for justifiable reasons.
The effective date of the apprentice permit shall be valid upon the approval after the application has been submitted. A person is not permitted to begin the apprentice program until the actual date of approval.
Applicants for the massage examination and license are required to have a current adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) at the time of application for the exam. (6 Hours)
Anatomy & Physiology, Kinesiology, Ethics & Hygiene (69 Hours) Instruction will be held at Makawao Massage School.
Core Lomi Classes:
Lomi Fundamentals (27 Hours) Student will learn a full body Lomi Lomi form of massage that addresses musculsketal imbalances, limited range of motion or dysfunction that is both specific and therapeutic in it’s application. It is also the foundational work to all Lomi classes being taught at Hale Ho’omana.
Lomi ‘ili (27 Hours) Students will learn to use hot stones to relax muscles tissues, increase circulation and release tension in the body. These heated tools act as an extension of the therapist’s hands to administer traditional lomi lomi techniques.
Lomi level level 2 – Advanced Clinical Techniques (27 Hours) Lomi level 2 focuses on releasing joints at the level of the tendonous and ligamentous attachments promotion greater range of motion and body alignment. Use of hydrotherapy through heated towels relaxes the body so that the practitioner is able to work with acute injury.
Hawaiian Spa (16 Hours) Master a unique system of spa treatments using from a Hawaiian healing perspective. Learn to administer dry table scrubs, wraps, facials and many more luxurious spa treatments.
 Kua Lua (24 Hours) Kua Lua is the traditional style of back walking and footwork, which you will learn to feel with your feet in the way you feel with your hands. This is an excellent form of massage for more dense clients who need additional depth in their treatment.
Hapai / Noho Lomi Lomi - Pregnancy Massage and Seated Techniques (24 Hours) Learn to work with specific populations including prenatal, postnatal and pregnancy massage techniques in a side lying position. Learn to administer lomi techniques learned in core classes in the seated position.
4 Hand Lomi Lomi (24 Hrs) A special technique that is a more recent healing expression of lomi lomi. This unique experience involves two massage therapists simultaneously using traditional flowing lomi strokes, facilitating a sense of complete surrender within.
Soap Note Writing Class (12 Hours)
Lomi Reports (30 Hours)
Advanced Case Studies (10 Hours)
Business & Marketing Class (18 Hours)
Hawaiian Studies (42 Hours)
Community Outreach & Organization (36 Hours)
Community Clinic (200 Hours)
State Exam Preparation (8 Hours)
 Lomi Clinic:
Students who have completed coursework with MSTM as well as Lomi core training (total of 150 hours) may apply for Apprenticeship Permit. Once students have obtained an Apprenticeship Permit from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and a “student” insurance card through Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), clinical sessions may commence.
Tuition and Payment Options:
A $500 security deposit is due to secure your space and a minimum payment of $1,000 registration balance will be due September 1, 2011 dependent upon which payment option is chosen.
- Option 1: Full payment in the amount of $3500 plus tax covers full tuition for the 600 Hour program and will be due September 1, 2011.
- Option 2: Two payments of $1812.50 for a total of $3625. First payment due September 1, 2011 and final payment due 4 months after course work begins. Exact dates will be given upon registration.
- Option 3: Initial deposit of $1000 due September 1, 2011 and monthly payments of $417 over a 6-month period total $3700, payments due at the 15th of each month.
 Scholarships:
Scholarships are offered to individuals of Hawaiian Ancestry through Ho’omana. A $500 non-refundable deposit is due upon approval of the program and $1,000 deposit due September 1, 2011. In order to apply, participant must write a letter of intent and give reason they are requesting financial assistance.
Additional Costs:
- Ho’omana Apprenticeship Application Fee $50
- DCCA Massage Therapy Division Apprenticeship Application Permitting Fee $50
- Textbooks: $100
- Individual supplies: sheets, oil, extra T-shirts required for clinic. $200-$400
- Student insurance and benefits from ABMP $65
- Adult and Infant CPR training: $65
- Tables will be provided for all courses and outreaches during your program.
- Tax: Hawaii State General Excise Tax on all goods and services added to all charges.
Tuition Covers:
- Instruction from MSTM in core academia; which includes Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Ethics and Hygiene.
- Lomi Fundamentals, Lomi ‘ili, Advanced Clinical Lomi, Sacred Sites Tour, Taro Patch Excursion for stone gathering Wailua Nui, Hapai/Seated Lomi, Kua Lua, 4 Hand Lomi, Hawaiian Spa and Hawaiian Studies.
- Complimentary T-shirt for clinic and apprenticeship name badge.
- All Lomi Events & Offerings will be 10% off for apprentices.
 Ho’omana Apprenticeship Admissions Process:
To apply for Ho’omana Apprenticeship, you must have fulfilled the following requirements:
- Must Be 18 Years Of Age Or Older
- Complete Application For Admission
- Submit a $50 Non-Refundable Application Fee
- Letter of Intent For Scholarship Requests
- Copy of Your Drivers License or Passport
- Copy of Your Social Security Card
- Submit Registration Deposit To Hold Your Space
Refund Policy:
The $1000 registration deposit and $50 application fee is non-refundable.
Up to two weeks before classes begin, all tuition paid may be refunded less a 10% transaction fee and the $50 application fee are non-refundable.
Once the course work begins, all refunds will be calculated according to the date that Ho’omana Lomi Apprenticeship Program receives a formal written notice of withdrawal. Tuition will be charged at the rate of $20 per hour for MSTM classes and Lomi Courses up to that date. In addition, the registration deposit and application fee are non-refundable and may not be credited toward future courses. Any tuition paid in excess of this will be refunded within 30 days from written notice. Any tuition still owed by the student at the time they withdraw will be charged in full.
All students who drop out of program after completing first 150 hours of training have the option of paying $20 per hour for Lomi Courses or completing a minimum of 80 hours of clinic as reimbursement for scholarship funding.
Withdrawal From Program:
The progression of the program is dependent upon the commitment of all apprentices to complete a minimum of 200 clinical hours in addition to their course work. Should an apprentice need to withdrawal from the program a $20 hour fee will be charged for all coursework completed as well as a reimbursement of $2000 (80 Clinical Hours).
Ho’omana’s Apprenticeship Calendar of Events 2011/2012:
September - December 2011
- September 6th Tuesday, MSTM A&P Orientation 6:00pm-7:30pm
- September 13th MSTM A&P Instruction begins, Tuesdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
- October 21st- -27th Lomi Fundamentals Intensive – Friday-Thursday 8:30am-6:00pm
- November 9th Wednesday – Lomi Apprentice Exchange & Draping Class 5:00pm-9:00pm
- November 15th Tuesday – Soap Notes Class 1:00-5:00pm
- December 2-4th Friday-Sunday, Advanced Clinical Lomi 8:30am-5:30pm
- December 7th Wednesday – Lomi Apprentice Exchange 5:00pm-9:00pm
- December 13th Final Exam MSTM
- December 10th Saturday – Community Outreach 1:00pm-5:00pm
- December 15th Thursday - Mock Clinic 5:00-9:00pm (2 x 100 Min Sessions – Family Friends)
- December 16th Final Transcripts Complete From Makawao Massage School
- December 18th- Jan 2nd Christmas Break
January - August 2012
- January 3rd Tuesday – Mock Clinic (4 x 50 Min Sessions – With Therapists)
- January 5th Thursday – CPR Class 9:00am-3:00pm
- January 10th Tuesday - Clinic Begins!!
- January 20th-22nd Friday – Sunday, Hapai/Noho Workshop 8:30am-5:30pm
- January 31st Tuesday - Business & Marketing Class Level 1 2:00pm-4:30pm
- February 3rd-5th Lomi Level 1 Review *Optional
- February 16th Thursday, Hawaiian Studies Chant 4:00-4:30pm
- February 28th Tuesday, Advanced Soap Notes
- March 4th-10th Spring Break
- March 16th-18th Friday-Sunday, Four-Hand Lomi Workshop 8:30-5:30pm
- March 27th Tuesday, Advanced Case Studies 2:30-4:30pm
- April 14th-15th Saturday-Sunday, Hawaiian Spa Workshop 8:30-5:30pm
- May 15th Business Marketing Class Level 2 12:00-4:00pm
- May 2012 Advanced Lomi 2 & 3 TBA
- June 10th-17th Summer Break
- June 19th Tuesday, Hawaiian Studies Chant 4:00-4:30pm
- June 26th Tuesday, Advanced Case Studies 2:30-4:30pm
- July State Exam Prep
- July 13th-15th Friday-Sunday, Kua Lua Workshop 8:30am-5:30pm
- July 31 Tuesday, Advanced Case Studies 2:30-4:30pm
- August State Exam Prep
- Reviews TBA
- Graduation August 31, 2012
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