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Our Culture and Values

Our educational culture is rooted in:

  • A growth mindset fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Empowerment of students and teachers alike.
  • Learning by doing and through experiential engagement.
  • Valuing touch and hands-on experience as essential learning methods.
  • Professional excellence and integrity.
  • Mindful, respectful relationships and communication.
  • Inclusivity and intersectional multicultural respect.
  • Open sharing of knowledge, skills, mentorship, and feedback.

The Brightmoon Curriculum

Our unique curriculum is designed to foster a deep connection between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. We emphasize a holistic approach, integrating traditional healing arts with contemporary therapeutic methods, taking consideration of multiple perspectives, many ways learning and knowing. Our education is enriched by multicultural perspectives, experiential learning, and the integration of mindful and compassionate practices, preparing our students to deliver transformative and therapeutic professional bodywork.

Core LMT Curriculum

A Professional Journey in Three Acts

Choose a Professional Diploma Program: Two Paths to Licensure

Brightmoon Institute offers two distinct professional diploma paths, each providing comprehensive training and certification. Our 700-hour LMT Program offers a foundational pathway to licensure, focusing on essential skills and techniques. Our 1000-hour Enhanced LMT Program expands upon this foundation, integrating advanced specialized trainings in Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Bodywork, and Herbal Therapies, preparing graduates for expanded professional opportunities and expertise.

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Enhanced LMT Program

Advanced Specialist Trainings

Brightmoon Institute proudly offers unique and enriching specialist certifications designed to significantly enhance your therapeutic practice. These specialized trainings provide profound insights and powerful therapeutic skills, deeply rooted in traditional healing arts and modern integrative practices:

  • Thai Massage: Learn the ancient, sacred art of Thai Massage, incorporating rhythmic compression, acupressure, and stretching techniques. This training emphasizes holistic wellness, mindful body mechanics, and energetic balancing.
  • Ayurvedic Bodywork: Discover the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda, mastering treatments such as Abhyanga, Marma Therapy, and Shirodhara. Develop expertise in creating individualized therapeutic protocols based on Ayurvedic constitutional analysis and principles.
  • Apothecary Arts for Massage: Explore the alchemy of botanical healing, crafting custom herbal oils, lotions, salves, and aromatherapy preparations tailored to specific therapeutic needs. Learn ethical wildcrafting, product formulation, and holistic botanical care for enhancing massage therapy effectiveness.

Each certification program offers extensive clinical practice, ensuring students confidently integrate these specialized skills into their professional practice.

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Advanced Specialist Trainings

Clinical Focus

Brightmoon Institute emphasizes extensive hands-on clinical training, ensuring students develop practical, professional competencies. Our clinical approach includes supervised practice, real-world client interactions, detailed feedback, and mentorship from experienced practitioners, fully preparing students for professional excellence.

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Certifications of Competence

Brightmoon Institute's certificates represent far more than mere attendance; each certificate is a testament to a student's significant achievement in mastering and demonstrating specific professional skills and applications. Our rigorous assessment standards ensure each certified therapist has not only acquired knowledge but also demonstrated practical proficiency through supervised clinical practice. Certificate programs are available independently and at favorable rates for qualified practicing professionals seeking advanced skills. Our approach provides a level of depth and practical competency that extends well beyond typical continuing education courses.

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Certifications of Competence

Our Santa Fe Campus

Nestled in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico's industrial arts district, our campus provides a cozy, convenient and accessiblly supportive environment ideal for immersive learning. With comfortable classroom, fully equipped for various clinical practices, with tranquil communal area, the campus reflects our holistic educational philosophy, fostering community, creativity, and professional growth.

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Flexible Hybrid Live / Online Classroom

Brightmoon Institute offers flexible, hybrid learning environments combining live, interactive online classes with in-person hands-on training. Our hybrid model accommodates diverse learning styles, scheduling needs, and ensures comprehensive education without sacrificing personal and professional commitments.

Flexible Hybrid Live / Online Classroom

Tuition

We provide transparent, inclusive tuition packages designed to offer exceptional value, including all course materials, clinic fees, and specialist workshops. Flexible payment plans and financial assistance options are available.

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Certifications of Competence

Transcripts

Official transcripts are readily available to students and alumni for professional licensure, continuing education, and career opportunities. Requesting transcripts is straightforward through our online portal.

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Policies

Brightmoon Institute maintains clear, fair academic policies, ensuring a respectful and supportive educational environment:

Attendance and Participation
Students are expected to maintain consistent attendance and actively participate in all classes and clinical sessions. Attendance is crucial for skill acquisition and successful completion of the program.

Academic Integrity and Ethics
All students must adhere to high standards of honesty and integrity. Plagiarism, cheating, or other forms of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action.

Student Conduct and Professionalism
We expect all students to maintain professional conduct at all times, respecting peers, instructors, clients, and staff. Professionalism includes appropriate communication, attire, hygiene, and behavior conducive to a positive learning environment.

Confidentiality and Privacy
Confidentiality and respect for privacy are paramount. Students must protect the privacy and confidentiality of peers, instructors, and clients, particularly in clinical settings.

Grievance Procedures and Conflict Resolution
Brightmoon Institute is committed to providing a fair and equitable environment. Students are encouraged to voice concerns or grievances through established procedures. We strive to resolve conflicts promptly, fairly, and respectfully, ensuring all parties feel heard and supported.

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