August 2001
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Sister
Rosalind Gefre Schools of Massage—
Minnesota: Rochester, Mankato, West St. Paul; North Dakota: Fargo
Sister Rosalind Gefre—teaching
massage since 1984
ASK SISTER ROSALIND Gefre if she ever
intended to be the founder of schools that would instruct in the arts of massage
therapy and reflexology, you would hear a resounding “No”! And yet today she is the
founder of three Minnesota school campuses, one North Dakota school campus, and two
Twin City area clinics of massage and chiropractic. Born in Strasburg, North Dakota
in 1929, Sister Rosalind went on to enter the Order of the Sisters of St. Joseph
of Carondelet in 1948. She become a licensed practical nurse in 1968 and was assigned
to Fargo, North Dakota. Sister Rosalind started practicing massage at the Family
YMCA in Fargo in 1973. The very first clinic opened in 1983 on Grand Avenue in St.
Paul. The founding of the first school came a year later in 1984.
The schools are based on Christian principles and moral foundation. The mission of
the school is to promote healing of the body, mind, and spirit through touch. Sister
Rosalind believes that God created our bodies to function in health to achieve the
fullness of life. The schools seek to work in harmony with God’s plan. We believe
that massage therapy instruction should take place in an environment conducive to
learning, where an interdisciplinary team of educators can positively interact with
students while maintaining high standards of practice. Through these fundamentals
the schools strive to produce massage therapists who are compassionate, highly professional,
and well-trained.
Currently, the Minnesota Sister Rosalind Gefre Schools of Massage are located in
Rochester, Mankato, and West St. Paul, as well as in Fargo, North Dakota. All of
the schools offer “Introduction to Swedish Massage” courses and a 750-hour certification
program in Professional Massage Therapy. In addition, the West St. Paul campus and
the Fargo campus also offer a 300-hour certification program in Reflexology.
Multi-faceted program prepares professional bodyworkers
The Professional Massage Therapy Program provides the necessary skills for graduates
to obtain employment in the growing field of massage therapy. Using a closely integrated
combination of classroom theory and hands-on lab experience, students learn the essentials
of massage therapy including therapeutic treatment plans, applied techniques, and
principles of assessment. This provides a sound foundation that develops the expertise
necessary for the delivery of safe, effective therapeutic massage services. Although
the focus is on maintenance and promotion of health utilizing a variety of bodywork
techniques, coursework also includes acute and chronic health topics, ethics, business
practices, and other coursework to give the student a well-rounded education. This
program qualifies students for state and local licensures as well as national certification.
The program emphasizes the techniques, knowledge, and interpersonal skills that will
give graduates what they need in a competitive business environment.
The Reflexology Program provides the necessary skills for graduates to obtain employment
in the field of reflexology. Reflexology is an ancient art that is regaining popularity
in the complementary healthcare system and with traditional medical systems. This
program is based on the premise that there are zones and reflex areas in the feet
and hands that correspond to distinct areas within the body. Using a combination
of theory and hands-on practical application, students learn in-depth principles
of assessment, hands-on techniques and interpersonal skills that will give graduates
a solid base for a developing field.
Sister Rosalind Gefre campuses offer two types of education formats for attending
their schools. Students can attend either full time or self-paced. There are two
new tracks that start each year, one in the spring and one in the fall. Each track
offers both day and evening classes. Programs generally take from 14 to 17 months
for full-time students to complete. Self-paced students have up to three years to
complete the program. Each of our programs prepares and qualifies students for the
national exams. Examples of some of the courses that are offered are Acupressure,
Geriatrics and Massage, Massage and Abuse, Massage and Pregnancy, Structural Analysis,
Myofascial Release, and Sports Massage.
Sister Rosalind Gefre Schools and Clinics of Massage have been in existence since
1984 and are committed to providing quality education with well-rounded programs
for its students. The schools are accredited with IMSTAC—the Integrated Massage and
Somatic Therapy Accreditation Counsel—and are constantly striving to improve upon
the excellence that Sister Rosalind Gefre Schools and Clinics of Massage has achieved.
We have continued to move forward in the massage therapy field and are always looking
to expand and raise the quality of therapeutic massage and bodywork.
For more information regarding our four campuses call 651-554-3010.
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