IPSB School of Integrative Psycho-Structural Bodywork, Santa Monica, CA Videos

IPSB is newly owned by long-time teachers Sabrina and Cyndi Ortolano who have been an integral part of IPSB for many years, first as students, then teachers, and most recently, as school director and curriculum director. This rich involvement has allowed them to develop a vision for what IPSB can truly be, not just a school, but a collective hub for students, practitioners, caregivers, essential healthcare workers, neighbors, and friends. During the pandemic, IPSB made the decision to downsize our facility space and move our theory and anatomy classes online. This allowed us to continue serving our students while keeping our entire staff employed. We have been operating in person again for two years now, and demand for our classes has rebounded. In fact, many of our largest classes are regularly waitlisted now. We are back to pre-pandemic enrollment, but are now severely limited by lack of space. Additionally, IPSB recently learned that our current facility will be demolished in early 2025 to make way for a recreation complex. The time is now to expand and meet our potential. IPSB has recently been offered a beautiful new space that will not only accommodate our increasing student demand, but will also allow us to open a wellness clinic to the general public. This clinic will bring life-changing, accessible and ongoing care to our students, alumni, and community at large. Proudly LGBTQIA+ and woman-owned, IPSB is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive space for our students, alumni, and local community. Sabrina and Cyndi have launched a crowdfunding campaign on ifundwomen.com to #HELPIPSBGROW. We are raising money to expand the school, move into our new home, and open a wellness clinic. You can find all of the details of the campaign and donate at https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/help-ipsb-grow. We appreciate your time and generosity as we evolve into our purpose to provide a safe and supportive space for an even wider community here in L

IPSB Town Hall Meeting
Join us for the IPSB Town Hall tonight, take a moment to connect and get grounded in your community and hear about all of the exciting things we're gearing up for in 2023!!!

Communication I - Resonance and Relations with Tracy Griffiths December 10, 11 & 17,18 Pacific Palisades: Temescal Gateway Park Class one in a hallmark series of courses in verbal skills for body-workers and other healing practitioners. It combines energetic principles with techniques drawn from NLP, Gestalt, Bioenergetics and Ericksonian Trancework. Emphasis is placed on integrating verbal work with bodywork and on exploring the energetic meaning of physical postures, movements and responses. Learn verbal skills that will allow you to guide your client to resolution. This course, while not a substitute for psychological training, will teach you to pace your clients, follow their journey where it needs to go, and integrate body-based healing with life healing. It is a profound accompaniment to all integrative bodywork practices. Call 310-342-7130 to register.

Continuing our student series where we hear about how the IPSB at LEI programs have changed their lives. Today we hear from Terry Smith of @tsmithfitnessandmassage. He’s combined bodywork, stretching and strength training to create a dynamic and abundant business here in Los Angeles. Be sure to follow his account for more info on what he does!

Continuing our student series where we hear about how the IPSB programs have changed their lives. Pam works with Surya Spa @suryaspaayurveda as one of their first practitioners providing Ayurvedic treatments, she's a talented musician with a wide variety of interests, in addition she recently completed a masters program to be a psychotherapist.

Continuing our student series where we hear about how the IPSB programs have changed their lives. Today we hear from Therese Tabbert, she's nearly done with her program and will be building a practice here in Los Angeles.

Continuing our student series where we hear about how the IPSB programs have changed their lives. Today we hear from Scott Ashwell who has recently joined our administrative staff. He comes to us from the East coast where he trained to do massage in 2005. He took the foundations class to retrain this last year and is continuing to take other classes. His practice is based here in Los Angeles and is informed by astrology for a unique approach to balancing all aspects of the body.

Continuing our student series where we hear about how the IPSB programs have changed their lives. Today we hear from recent graduate Nicole Evans, she is building a practice in Los Angeles.

Continuing our student video series over the next few weeks we will be hearing from alumni and recent graduates as they talk about their experiences and how our programs changed their lives. Today we hear from Willia Drew of @GratitudeHealingLA share about her career and how our programs have supported her.

Continuing our student video series over the next few weeks we will be hearing from alumni and recent graduates as they talk about their experiences and how our programs changed their lives. This is Taliesin Laub, he's currently in our IMBP (Integrative Massage & Bodywork Practitioner) Program currently. He started his program in 2021 with foundations, we're all enjoying getting to know him and supporting him through his program.

Continuing our student video series over the next few weeks we will be hearing from alumni and recent graduates as they talk about their experiences and how our programs changed their lives. This is Jenny Diaz, she took her foundations class in 2007 and has continued to be a part of the IPSB community. She has a practice based in Manhattan Beach and loves supporting her clients. #iloveipsb #imbpprogram #ipsbgraduate #bodywork #massagetherapist #ipsbatlei #lifeenergyinstitute #massageschool #ipsbmassage #craniosacraltherapy #craniosacralmassage #polaritytherapy #massagetherapy #wellness #healing #openhouse

Continuing our student video series over the next few weeks we will be hearing from alumni and recent graduates as they talk about their experiences and how our programs changed their lives. This is Chanel Thomas @chanelmbodywork , she practices in LA and can often be found in classes still as a teacher assistant. She's a kind, generous soul and every one of us who has been lucky enough to have her TA for us loves having her in class with us.

Continuing our student video series over the next few weeks we will be hearing from alumni and recent graduates as they talk about their experiences and how our programs changed their lives. This is Kiesa Carbin @intentional_sound she's practicing in Oregon now so be sure to check her IG if you're in the Portland area. She's offering some phenomenal sound baths and her signature bodywork.

Over the next few weeks we will be hearing from alumni and recent graduates as they talk about their experiences and how our programs changed their lives. This is Rob Roell (@robroell99), he completed his program around 2008. He's done some really wonderful things with his life, is a phenomenal resource for his community, as well a a dear friend to many of us in the IPSB community. 4d

Hydrotherapy day!!! This is such a fun class!! It’s an overview class to introduce Practioners to water based spa techniques. You get an entire day of spa modalities- hot stone massage, platza, body polish, hydrocollator pads, paraffin, contrast foot bath, ice massage… 💆🏻‍♀️ soooo much fun! This class will come around again in late spring… see you then!