This video from 2014 captures the spirit of PCAB even though some details have been modified through various updates. Our Relational Bodywork program provides professional, client-centered massage therapy training with an emphasis on embodiment, presence, therapeutic alliance, deep listening, and the latest neuroscience of pain, stress, interoception, and trauma.
Our trauma-informed program provides an effective set of communication tools and mindfulness practices derived from somatic psychology, contemplative practice, and affective neuroscience for practitioner cultivation and professional development.
Our trauma-informed program provides an effective set of communication tools and mindfulness practices derived from somatic psychology, contemplative practice, and affective neuroscience for practitioner cultivation and professional development.
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Our focus is personal growth and professional development, living authentically and compassionately, being of life-affirming service to humanity, and supporting others to do the same. We believe that a healthy society requires dignity, respect, and opportunity should be afforded to everyone, not varying by race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or religion.
The island of Kauai is the westernmost inhabited portion of the Hawaiian islands that one can visit, and the Hawaiian islands are located further from any continent than any other islands in the world.
Kauai's location, combined with its sub-tropical weather, its Hawaiian culture, its unique vegetation, and its stunning landscape can make PCAB seem like a study abroad program that maintains the comforts of a familiar language, familiar products in stores, and ease of communication with the "mainland".Unlike most massage programs, most of our students travel thousands of miles to attend our program, the westernmost massage school in the world.
Kauai's location, combined with its sub-tropical weather, its Hawaiian culture, its unique vegetation, and its stunning landscape can make PCAB seem like a study abroad program that maintains the comforts of a familiar language, familiar products in stores, and ease of communication with the "mainland".Unlike most massage programs, most of our students travel thousands of miles to attend our program, the westernmost massage school in the world.
Trauma-informed Service and Trauma-specific Treatment are two related, relatively new, and loosely-defined terms that are often confused. PCAB is a trauma-informed school that teaches trauma-informed bodywork, but it does not offer trauma-specific treatment, similar to how a company may abide by standards of equality and non-discrimination while its products or services are not directly related to such issues.
Our Somatic Bodywork Program Page provides an overview of our pre-licensing bodywork program. Our pages on Somatic Psychology, Affective Neuroscience, and Contemplative Practice and Trauma-informed bodywork also provide helpful insight into what we offer. At PCAB we currently offer one 808-hour program every October through May.
Our Relational Bodywork Program is designed to facilitate the growth of highly skilled bodywork professionals. We offer everything one would expect in a bodywork program e.g. Heart-centered: All the fanciest techniques in the world don't matter if the therapist doesn't truly care about and value their client.
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Asa Dean
Sep 08, 2019
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This program goes far beyond a massage school. You will learn the customary bits needed for employment at a spa as well as a heft of information and experience that will allow you to work in more comprehensive and exceptional ways with clients. Your edges will be pushed and you will have opportunities to do some of your own healing. In the years since graduating I continue to unpack and learn from my time here and found that this program set me up to work with people in ways that far surpass a yummy massage.
Karl Wheeler
Jul 01, 2019
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Attending this school was the best thing I ever did for myself. And for the world. If you are looking for transformation, this is the place. It's not easy, but the best things aren't.
I graduated not just knowing myself better, but knowing MORE of myself better. My life after PCAB has been more peaceful, easeful, confident, fun, loving, aware, and purposeful. The teachers are wonderful, fellow students become family, and you learn SO MUCH. Not just anatomy and massage strokes, but how to hold loving space for another human being and all that comes with it. Through learning about yourself, you
I graduated not just knowing myself better, but knowing MORE of myself better. My life after PCAB has been more peaceful, easeful, confident, fun, loving, aware, and purposeful. The teachers are wonderful, fellow students become family, and you learn SO MUCH. Not just anatomy and massage strokes, but how to hold loving space for another human being and all that comes with it. Through learning about yourself, you
Alyssa Curry
Dec 24, 2018
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Hands-down one of the most cherished experiences of my life was completing the 6-month awareness and bodywork program at PCAB in 2018. The course was diverse, integrating various modalities and teaching styles, and unlike any other massage school PCAB offered comprehensive techniques toward deepening healing into the emotional body, with the additions of trauma education, meditation exercises and neuroscience-based approaches to bodywork. Most importantly, I felt supported and accepted throughout this training by all of the staff and fellow students making my personal growth, healing and learning
Ross Adams
Dec 03, 2018
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I'm a graduate of The Pacific Center for Awareness and Bodywork. I left feeling confident and inspired to set off on my new career path. As a class we dove deep both into feelings of awareness and skilled bodywork. I'd say most classmates were challenged by one or both aspects of this and I feel these challenges are what set this school apart from others. I also felt that school did a fantastic job at intergrating current and relevant science into all aspects of the bodywork and pyscological teachings offered. I highly recommend this program.
Colin Doyle
Sep 21, 2018
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Hands down the most impactful experience of my life. While I love that I am now making a career out of the amazing skillset I was taught at PCAB, the hands-on aspect was 2nd to the emphasis placed on meaningful human connection. PCAB didn't just show me how to work with clients - it gave me the tools to better understand myself and allow me to more authentically be with people. Regardless of whether or not you may see yourself becoming a massage therapist, if you have an interest in relating to yourself and others more truly - I could not recommend this school enough.
Mister Fox
Aug 28, 2018
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Take your money and run as far as you can away from this nightmare torture festival masquerading as a school. The curriculum is poorly structured, the facilitators and teachers are not qualified, and generally have no coherent lesson plans.
Aside from two skilled guest teachers who came for one week apiece, PCAB severly lacked valuable content; it’s no wonder they have such an unforgiving refund policy that expires in the first three weeks while you are still wondering “Could it really be this bad?” Yes. Yes it could. In fact, it truly is. Six months of having smoke blown up your rear in
Aside from two skilled guest teachers who came for one week apiece, PCAB severly lacked valuable content; it’s no wonder they have such an unforgiving refund policy that expires in the first three weeks while you are still wondering “Could it really be this bad?” Yes. Yes it could. In fact, it truly is. Six months of having smoke blown up your rear in
Lisa Bartosiewicz
Aug 13, 2018
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Attending this program was one of the most challenging and the most rewarding decisions I have ever made. I chose this school for the mindfulness and consciousness training that is so deeply integrated into the bodywork, knowing that that meant I was going to dive deep into my own healing journey. That said, it is not for those not willing to take a look at their own story and heal the parts of themselves no that no longer serve their present experience. I gained tools that I still use on a daily basis. Tools that remove the filters that keep me from becoming my most authentic self. Tools that
Chloe Wengel
Jul 02, 2018
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I graduated form the Pacific Center of Awareness and Body work and was able to get a job at a massage clinic right after. I knew that the school taught me something truly special when I saw how most therapists interact with their patients. This school teaches how to listen and be there for another human in a way that is so simple but has been left out by most schools. So much of what the school taught me has had a profound impact on my personal life and therefore my professional. I highly recommend this course.
Jessyca D.
Jun 30, 2018
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I graduated class of 2018 and loved this program! My ultimate goal was to be able to offer a good massage and make a living at it. PCAB gave me this and so much more! I learned a tremendous amount about myself, human nature, the mind, the body, presence, awareness, how to listen, how to touch, and how to truly be there for another person. We spent a lot of time exploring awareness activities that touched the heart of inner being. We learned the language of communication, both verbal and nonverbal. One of the dearest aspects of this program is the opportunity to connect with a group of people so
Hanalei Day Spa
Sep 27, 2017
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Pacific Center for awareness and bodywork is a great choice for aspiring bodyworkers. Graduates leave with both the skills to be able to provide the 10 series (of structural integrarion) as well as profound awareness skills which enrich their ability to; feel, communicate and listen deeply. There is a rich community environment which is the foundation of the learning and practice. Over the almost 2 decades that I have been on Kauai, and owned a day spa, I have hired a select handful of graduates. I really love the communication, authenticity and integrity that these folks bring to the table!
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