Why CORE Institute?

The best measure of a therapeutic massage and bodywork school is how it prepares you for your practice and helps you meet your overall goals as a therapist. CORE Institute graduates are among the finest and most successful in the field, and CORE’s curriculum, shaped by its student and alumni community, is designed to teach each student to find balance between their needs and the needs of their clients.

Since 1990, thousands of students have passed through our programs. While all our programs balance clinical knowledge with real “hands-on” experience, each offers its own unique brand of excellence.

• Graduates from our Professional Massage Therapy Training Program pass the National Certification Exam at an average of 92% -- significantly higher than both Florida (54%) and national (68%) averages (based on current statistics provided by the NCBTMB, July 1, 2007).  [Learn More]
• Students attending our CORE Sports & Performance Bodywork and CORE Advanced Myofascial Therapy Certifications learn how to work more efficiently through hands-on experience, proper body mechanics, and heightened neurosomatic awareness.  [Learn More]
• Those who join our Advanced CORE Structural Integration program benefit from the most precise technique and in-depth clinical information offered anywhere. CORE Structural Integration graduates achieve better results for their clients, and excel in their profession.  [Learn More]
• The 2012 CORE Aegean Retreat will take place on the historical and magical island of Santorini, Greece, from the 3rd through the 10th of June. George and Patricia Kousaleos, founders and directors of the CORE Institute, will again host international massage therapists in an educational, cultural, and social experience that will inspire, rejuvenate, and potentially transform those who attend.  [Learn More]

CORE faculty and staff
CORE faculty and staff choose to be a part of this organization because they share CORE’s philosophy of excellence, caring, and integrity in somatic education. CORE faculty and staff provide hands on support and training to help students learn proper technique that ensures a long, healthy, injury-free career. In addition, they also interact with students as peers, sharing common experiences and staying connected well beyond the time they spend together in the classroom – each enriching the other’s lives - often sharing stories that delve deeply into personal experiences, with the overall goal to help students grow and learn.  [Learn More]

Core Institute Online School Catalog – Table of Contents

• Welcome to Core
• Downloadable Catalog
• Curriculum
• Course Descriptions
• Admissions
• Core Institute School Application
• Loan Information
• Application & Registration Information
• Refund Policies
• Administrative Policies & Attendance Policies
• Student Services
• Advanced and Continuing Education
• History, Location & Facilities
• Administration, Staff, & Faculty
• Professional Recognition (Licensing/Approvals/Accreditation)
• Tuition, Fees and School Calendar
• How to Qualify for a Florida Massage Therapy License with the assistance of CORE Institute
• CORE Administrative Requests: Transcript/Diploma Request

The Upcoming Workshops Calendar has a complete list of workshops including
dates, prices, locations, and contact information. Find out more here.