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Learn the fundamentals of Polarity Therapy and explore the traditional principles of energy balancing and energy flow. This 6-hour continuing education course introduces massage therapists to the basic concepts of Polarity Therapy, including life-force energy, energy balancing, types of touch, hand positions, benefits, contraindications, and basic Polarity techniques.
Whether you are new to Polarity Therapy or interested in expanding your knowledge of complementary energy-based approaches, this course provides a foundation for understanding the principles and techniques associated with Polarity Therapy. The course includes practical information and illustrated instruction designed to help massage therapists become familiar with basic Polarity Therapy applications.
In this course, you will learn:
The definition and fundamental principles of Polarity Therapy
The traditional concept of life-force energy
How energy balancing is understood within Polarity Therapy
Different types of touch used in Polarity Therapy
Basic Polarity hand positions
Techniques for balancing and influencing energy flow
Potential benefits and applications of Polarity Therapy
Contraindications and safety considerations
Basic Polarity techniques and specific applications for different areas of the body
Why take this course?
Polarity Therapy offers massage therapists an opportunity to explore a complementary approach based on traditional concepts of energy flow and balance. Developing a basic understanding of its principles, hand positions, techniques, and safety considerations can expand a therapist's knowledge of energy-based bodywork.
This 6-hour course provides a structured introduction to Polarity Therapy through textbook instruction and practical information. It is a useful option for massage therapists who are interested in energy work or want to explore an additional complementary modality as part of their continuing education.
Define Polarity Therapy and describe its fundamental concepts.
Explain the traditional concept of life-force energy and energy balance.
Identify different types of touch used in Polarity Therapy.
Describe basic Polarity hand positions and their intended applications.
Identify potential benefits and applications of Polarity Therapy.
Recognize contraindications and safety considerations associated with Polarity Therapy.
Describe basic techniques used to balance or influence energy flow.
Identify ways Polarity Therapy principles may be explored as a complementary approach to massage therapy.
Text: Your Healing Hands, The Polarity Experience by Richard Gordon, 137 pages
Course instruction guide
50-question multiple-choice final exam
Course evaluation
Certificate of Achievement upon completion
Unlimited phone support for course-related questions
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our massage online continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
This was better than expected. Great topic that I had not heard of. - Michelle S.
Richard Gordon's text for Healing Hands was informative and illustrated with specific instructions to put into immediate practical use. The test questions followed a synchronized layout of information wonderfully. - Julie Marttila
I liked the simplicity of the book. I have studied Polarity Therapy and the author made what could have been a complex instruction easy to understand. Bravo! - Teresa D'Angelo
I like the self pace and the book. - Cynthia McCall, LMT
I was not familiar with polarity until I took this course. It provided very valuable information. - Tina Rogers, LMT
I enjoyed this course. I love to learn about energy work. - Gerald Dixon, MCBTMB
I enjoyed this class! My first polarity education was very informative and I know this will be added into my practice. - Camille Kencitzski
How is polarity energy balancing used to influence energy flow?
A. Once points are located, needles are used to stimulate points on the body where energy flow is blocked or weak
B. Physical and nonphysical touch techniques are used to send energy through the entire system to open up any blocked energy points
C. Stretching techniques are used to send energy through the entire system to open up any blocked energy points
D. Light lymphatic strokes are used to send energy through the entire system to open up any blocked energy points
What is the recommend initial treatment protocol for polarity sessions when treating a chronic condition?
A. One session per week until definite signs of improvement are seen
B. Occasional treatment when flare-ups occur
C. Three to four times per week until definite signs of improvement are seen
D. One session per month until definite signs of improvement are seen
What is the polarity circle?
A. The polarity circle is composed of three people who form a circuit to channel energy to a seventh person in the center
B. The polarity circle is composed of six people who form a circuit to channel energy to one another
C. The polarity circle is composed of six people who form a circuit to channel energy to a seventh person in the center
D. The polarity circle is composed of six people who hold hands and receive a polarity session from a seventh person
Course Author
About the Instructor
Corrine Rubida, BS, LMT
Corrine completed her massage therapy training at Gateway College of Massage Therapy in 1997 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration in 2012. She has been practicing and teaching massage therapy since 1997 and currently holds a massage therapy license in South Dakota. She is also a member of the ABMP. In 2002, Corrine founded the Center for Massage Therapy CE to make professional massage continuing education courses available both online and by mail. Since then, she has developed more than 100 home-study massage continuing education courses and has taught live courses for AMTA and the Gateway College of Massage Therapy.
