Our Curriculum
The curriculum at the Center for Neurosomatic Studies (CNS) offers a comprehensive education in structural therapy. Our Neurosomatic Specialist program equips students to become fully licensed and competent Neurosomatic Specialists, ready to open their own practices. The program covers Clinical & Basic Massage, Anatomy and Physiology, Somatic Therapy, Business, Research, Allied Modalities, Corrective Exercise, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) training, and Advanced Neurosomatic Technique. This extensive curriculum enhances clinical decision-making and therapeutic skills, emphasizing hands-on learning, critical thinking, and practical application in real-world clinical scenarios.
1 Program. 2 Parts. 3 certifications. A lifetime of opportunity.
The Founders of NST
MBLEX and NASM Exams
and Clinical Lab Experience
The CNS Neurosomatic Therapy, Certified Personal Training, and Massage program provides an in-depth learning experience by combining classroom education with hands-on coursework, supervised clinical practice, student research, a growing community, and international outreach.
Upon completion of both Part 1 Clinical Massage & Somatic Therapy and Part 2 Neurosomatic Specialist & Corrective Exercise, students receive a diploma in Massage Therapy which qualifies them to sit for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEX), a certification in Neurosomatic Therapy (NST), and eligibility to sit for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exam.
- Intensive I – Analytic Skills and Massage Technique
- Intensive II – Advanced Anatomy Lab
- Intensive III – Personal Trainer Certification
- Basic Skills
- Anatomy & Physiology I, II, III, IIII
- Advanced Technique I, II, III, IIII
- Business I, II, III, IIII
- Allied Modalities I, II, III, IIII
- Research Literacy and Project I, II, III, IIII
- Student Clinic I, II
CNS course schedule is designed to allow professionals to maintain an active work and home life while reaping the benefits of hands-on learning in a variety of settings.
Part 1 Clinical Massage & Somatic Therapy
Class: Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 1:00pm
Student Clinic: Friday 8:00am – 1:00pm
Part 2 Neurosomatic Therapy & Corrective Exercise
Class: Monday – Thursday 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Student Clinic: Friday 12:00pm – 5:00pm