Rhythmical Massage Therapy Training
“The hands are the most formative, the most permeable of our organic limbs. They can change very much in the course of life. Soul and spirit that permeate them in training them, do not only form them but flow beyond them into the world as objective power of love, as blessing, as healing forces.” — Margarethe Hauschka, MD
Rhythmical Massage Therapy as indicated by Dr. Ita Wegman, is a therapeutic massage based on the teaching of Ita Wegman, MD, Margaretha Hauschka, MD, & Rudolf Steiner, Ph.D. Through their collaboration, the conventional methods of therapeutic massage were extended to include the spiritual-scientific processes of the human being & the world, collectively known as anthroposophy. This anthroposophic approach to massage encompasses multiple perspectives that address the human being as a being of body, soul & spirit.
RMT Module 1:
March 16 – 28, 2025
RMT Module 2:
July 12 – 26, 2025
RMT Module 3:
March 15 – 27, 2026
RMT Module 4:
July 11 – 25, 2026
RMT Module 5:
TBD
On-Line Learning:
Starting Autumn 2024
Requirements For Entry Into The Training
Health Care Professionals Who Completed a Foundation Course in Anthroposophic Nursing, Anthroposophic Homecare, or Rhythmical Einreibungen offered by The North American Anthroposophic Nurses Association (NAANA) between 2010 – 2024, are welcome to apply.
Health Care Professionals who have not completed one of the courses listed above have the opportunity to enter the RMT Training by enrolling in the on-line Arlesheim Academy Foundation Studies in Anthroposophic Medicine offered February – November 2025, akademie-arlesheim.ch, and 2 in-person Practical Intensives offered by the RMTA of NA – dates to be determined by the RMTT.
Tuition
On-Line Learning Fee: To be determined.
Tuition is $1850 for each 12 day module.
Tuition is $2100. for each 14 day module
Registration with full payment is required 4 weeks prior to the start of each module. A late registration fee of $100. will be added for registrations & payment received less than 4 weeks prior to the start of a module.
Additional Expenses
Accommodations in Camphill & local houses are $40 – $70./night. Meals are not included.
Inquires & Applying To The Training
For inquiries, send an email to Janice Balaskas at rmtatraining@gmail.com. For applications to the training, submit the RMTT Application & Professional Profile to rmtatraining@gmail.com.
Rhythmical Massage Therapy Training Schedule Of Modules
Before & Between Sessions
On-Line Learning
The Invisible Human Being, Introduction to Astrosophy, Embryology,
“Rhythmical Massage Therapy as indicated by Ita Wegman.”
RMTT Module 1
The Healthy Human Being * The Rhythmic System Weaving Healing
Practical: The Basic Forms & Treatment Sequences of RMT for Supporting Well-Being & Harmonizing Polarities: The Back, Abdomen I, Foot, Arms Up & Legs Supine, The Organ RE, The Pentagram Treatment. Theory: Embryology, The Invisible Human Being, History of RMT, Ita Wegman & Margarethe Hauschka, Goethean Observation towards developing Imagination, Inspiration, Intuition.
RMTT Module 2
The Metabolic Limb System * The Mysteries Of Earthly & Cosmic Nutrition
Practical: RMT For Musculoskeletal & Digestive Health: Neck Diversion, Shoulder Treatment, Low Back Tx, Legs Prone, Hip Treatment, Knee Treatment. Sciatica, Abdomen II. Theory: Embryology II, The Invisible Human Being II, Illnesses of the Musculoskeletal & Digestive Systems, Developing Insight For The Constitution & Illness Pictures.
RMTT Module 3
The Rhythmic & Nerve Sense Systems * The Challenges Of Consciousness
Practical: RMT for Supporting Respiratory, Cardiovascular & Neurological Health. Arms Down, The Hand, Calf Treatment, Asthma Sequence, Peripheral Heart, Arterial & Venous Treatment, Deepening Forms & Sequences with Variations.
Theory: Illnesses of the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neurologic Systems, Developing Insight For The Constitution & Illness Pictures.
RMTT Module 4
The “I” & The World * The Meaning Of Existence
Practical: RMT For Cancer,Trauma.Deepening Forms & Sequences with Variations. Theory: Human Development, The Immune & Lymphatic Systems, Cancer, Trauma, Psychological & Psychiatric Illness, Developing Insight For The Constitution & Illness Pictures.
RMTT Module 5
Life Phases & Specialty Care Areas
Practical & Theory: Deepening Forms & Sequences with Variations. Supporting Women’s Health, Pregnancy, Early Childhood,Developmental Disabilities, Elder Care, Hospice, Crossing the Threshold, Developing Insight For The Constitution & Illness Pictures.
Rhythmical Massage Therapy Training Overview
Anthroposophic Health Care:
Embryology, The Invisible Human
Human Development
Four-Fold Studies:
Elements, Ethers, Kingdoms of Nature, Four-Fold Human Being
Three-Fold Studies:
Three-Fold Plant, Tria-Principia,
Functional Systems (Nerve-Sense, Rhythmic &, Metabolic-Limb Systems), Soul Forces (Thinking, Feeling, Willing)
Seven-Fold Studies:
Life Processes, Learning Processes, Planets, Organ Systems
Twelve Fold Studies:
Senses, World Views, Constellations
Polarities & Rhythm in Health & Illness:
Anabolism & Catabolism, Inflammation & Sclerosis
Inner Development:
Goethean Observation
Exercises in Inner Development
Art & Eurythmy
Intervention:
Developing Insight For The Constitution & Illness Pictures
Developing Treatment Plans
Therapeutic Plants & Substances
Working in a Multi-Disciplinary Team
Self-Study Assignments:
RMT Treatment Reports
Case Studies
Plant Study
Areas of Practical Application
ARCHETYPICAL FORMS
THE TREATMENT SEQUENCES
Areas of Study
GENERAL STUDY IN HEALTH CARE
& ASSESSMENT
INTERVENTION:
INNER DEVELOPMENT
In the Heart — the loom of Feeling
In the Head — the light of Thinking
In the Limbs — the strength of Will.
Weaving of radiant Light,
Strength of the Weaving,
Light of the surging Strength:
Lo, this is Man!
— Rudolf Steiner, ECCE HOMO
Training Information
The prerequisite for the Rhythmical Massage Therapy training is the completion of 500 hours in an accredited therapeutic massage training, or licensure in a health care profession such as nursing, physiotherapy, or medicine. Students currently pursuing certification in one of these above areas are welcome to inquire. Introductions to the work will be held in various regions around the country.
For more information about RMT training please contact us.