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 goals. CORE Institute graduates are among the finest and most successful in the field. CORE’s curriculum, shaped by its student and alumni community, was built to help you balance your client needs with your needs.

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

• Graduates from our Professional Massage Therapy Licensure 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 Sport 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 clinic information offered anywhere. CORE Structural Integration graduates achieve better results for their clients, and excel in their profession.  [Learn More]
• The 2008 CORE Aegean Retreat will take place on the historical and magical island of Santorini, Greece, from the 8th through the 15th 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 staff provides hands on support and training to help students learn proper technique that ensures a long, healthy, injury-free career. CORE faculty and staff 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. Even sharing stories that delve into deeply personal experiences with the 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 Request

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