Massage In Schools

“Massage helps us to relax, learn, think, breath, not get distracted and calms us down. It makes me feel special.” Boy 9 years old

“The Massage in Schools Programme has helped the children in my school trust and respect each other, and is a powerful antidote to bullying” Teacher

“Our son now does everything possible to get to school on time in the morning. He doesn’t want to miss a second of massage. Parent

“This was the most inspiring training course I have ever been on and has made a big impact on my working and personal life” MISP Instructor

If you want to make a difference in children’s daily lives, then this course is for you!

What is the Massage in Schools Programme? (MISP)

MISP is a highly successful and professional program of positive touch for children throughout the world. It has currently been implemented into 20 different countries worldwide and is receiving respect and acclaim at an international level.

Mia Elmsäter and Sylvie Hétu created the Massage in Schools Programme (MISP) in 2000, as a means of realizing their vision that every child in the world would receive positive nurturing touch every day.

The MISP is:

• for children aged 4-12
• a child-to-child massage program done on the back, neck, arms and head
• for children to give to each other through their clothes
• given and received with the child’s permission
• done only after having obtained official permission from the parents
• a 10-15 minute daily routine

What are the benefits of Massage in Schools?

Studies and observations have indicated that schools adopting the MISP, and children who take part in
the MISP, experience a range of positive benefits. For example:

• children become calmer
• concentration is improved
• children become more confident
• it teaches children to respect themselves and others
• it helps children to distinguish between positive and negative touch
• it reduces bullying and aggressive behavior

What is covered on the two-day training course?

• The background of the program and why it works
• The benefits of the MISP for children, teachers, schools and society
• How the MISP links to child development

• How current research supports the MISP

·How the MISP activates the brain, and nervous system reducing stress and anxiety in children, and making them available for learning

·The MISP massage routine

·The MISP and special needs, ADHD, Autism

·How to incorporate touch and movement into the learning of all school subjects

• How to implement the program in schools as well as community centers for children
  and their parents

What does the instructor’s certificate allow me to do?

·You will be able to implement the Massage in Schools
Programme into schools and organizations, by teaching the massage routine to
the children.

·You will be able to charge schools and organizations
for implementation and the certificate gives you a professionally recognized
international qualification through which to earn money.

Who can attend the course?

·Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Principals, School Nurses

·Parents, therapists, child psychologists,

·All other professionals working or involved with children

What is included in the price?

• Two-day course with a good balance of intensive instruction and practical work
• Professional training manual and comprehensive training notes
• Certificate on completion of the course acknowledging qualified Instructor status
• 1-year free membership with the Massage In Schools Association in your state
• Refreshments during the course