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Detailed Certification
Ki-Hara Certifications
Level I (Cost $500)
Level I covers the Ki-Hara Self-Stretches, Assisted Stretches, Problem Solving and Mashing. Stretch Chi’s Retreats are a great way to get the most out of your certification training. There, the extra time allows for more in depth practice, one-on-one help from instructors and ample time to absorb the information.
If you cannot attend a retreat, Stretch Chi, Intrinsic Strength, Stenia Health and Innovative Body Solutions also hold weekend intensive Level I Certifications worldwide. Two day intensives can be overwhelming at first, so we allow students to retake Level I for free with the same instructor and a one time $100 fee with each new instructor. Many of our students take Level I multiple times.
If you are interested in hosting a certification in your city, please contact Carrie.
We would highly advise acquiring the Resistance Stretching with Dara Torres DVD and the Resistance Stretching Flash Cards before class. A full color manual, flexibility profile, and trainers only DVD will be given to you upon arrival. Bring water, a light snack, a pen, notebook and a yoga mat if you have one.
Earn Continuing Education Credits: NASM 1.4 CEUs; ISSA 12 CEUs; NCBTMB 12 CEUs
Click here for a list of our upcoming Level 1 Certifications
Internship (Cost $1,250)
Pre-requisite: Level I
The best way to remember what you've learned in Level I is to practice with an experienced trainer. Carrie Collins runs 6-month internships quarterly to help you learn, review and feel comfortable before you begin working with clients. In the classes you will learn how to teach self-stretches including variations for injured clients, assisting safely based on your body type, practical understanding of the principles of Ki-Hara and techniques for muscle balancing and muscle activation.
The Internship includes:
a) Four 3-hour Internship Classes (Level I material in greater detail)
b) Five 90 minute private sessions with Carrie
c) Five observations of private lessons
d) Assisting at a workshop
e) 1 mid-term and a final physical exam
f) Take-home written test
After passing Level I and the Intern Physical Exam, you are able to conduct private sessions and are eligible to be listed as a Certified Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching Trainer on the Ki-Hara website. Click here to register for the next internship.
Level II (Cost $500)
Pre-requisite: Level I
Learn rotations of the upper and lower body. Learn to use the Ki-Hara Stretching Board as well as working on a massage table and continue work on mashing and advanced problem solving.
After completing this level you must pass a take-home written exam.
Click here for a list of Level II Certification Courses
Level III (Cost $600)
Pre-requisite: Level I, II and Internship
Taught by Susan Bianchi, learn how to include core strength, stability and flexibility into your Ki-Hara routine. Level III focuses on Ki-Hara for the core.
Click here for a list of Level III Certification Courses
Level IV (Cost $500)
Pre-requisite: Level I-III, Internship
Taught by Nic Bartolotta of E-centric Strength, this course will provide a deeper understanding of the physiology of tension, flexibility, and Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching. Nic will delineate between the concepts of fascial tension and muscle tension providing the skill set and exercises required to identify and address problems arising from both.
Click here for a list of Level IV Certification Courses
Level V (Cost $500)
Pre-requisite: Level I-IV, Internship
Taught by Ki-Hara Founders, Anne Tierney and Steve Sierra, in Level V you will learn how to incorporate the previous 4 levels in a private session - including self-diagnosis and bio-mechanical analysis. This course covers the hands, forearms, neck and advanced shoulder work. Level V also covers two trainer stretching including Ultimate Ki-Hara in which opposite arms and legs are stretched at the same time.
Click here for a list of Level V Certification Courses
Ki-Hara Konnect
This new feature of Innovative Body Solutions keeps the highest quality Ki-Hara trainers connected with the newest and latest materials in an ever-evolving fitness system. With access to their e-mail newsletter and daily website traffic, this is a great way to start building your Ki-Hara practice.
In order to be listed on the Ki-Hara Konnect website, teach classes, run workshops, and advertise as a Ki-Hara trainer you must pass the internship training.
Cost:
$50 per month or
$540 per year in advance (10% off)
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