PCAB is located in a quiet, rural location just outside of Princeville on the north shore of Kauai. We are located 1km from Princeville shops, a 10-min drive to Kilauea, and a 10-min drive to one of many beaches. Our indoor classroom has screen windows and doors on three sides of the room that [...]
We offer one massage therapy program, which is our Relational Bodywork Program on Kauai. We also have an auxiliary Aquatic Program on the Big Island. This program can be taken on its own or after the Relational Bodywork Program. To our knowledge, we are the only program in Hawaii that is approved for placing [...]
We value a learning environment that welcomes a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We believe that a healthy society requires that everyone is provided dignity and respect, and that opportunity should be afforded to everyone, not varying by age, race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical [...]
No. PCAB is licensed by the Hawaii DOE, and PCAB is an NCBTMB-approved school. In Hawaii, massage therapy students are trained through either apprentice programs or DOE-licensed schools. Apprenticeship programs are unique to Hawaii and are not allowed to call themselves schools. Hours from an apprenticeship program are often not accepted by mainland massage [...]
PCAB is licensed by the Hawaii DOE, and PCAB is an NCBTMB-approved school. In Hawaii, massage therapy students are trained through either apprentice programs or DOE-licensed schools. Apprenticeship programs are unique to Hawaii and are not allowed to call themselves schools. Hours from an apprenticeship program are often not accepted by mainland massage boards [...]
PCAB offers financial support in the form of scholarships and work trade options. Scholarships Twelve scholarships of $1000 are available for the first twelve individuals who enroll before May 31 in the 2024 program. See the tuition page for more details. Four additional scholarships of $1000 are available. Awarding of these scholarships is based [...]
PCAB has about a dozen faculty members from seven states, each with their own unique knowledge and experiences. Our faculty are all licensed massage therapists or psychotherapists with extensive experience in their field, and all are approved by the Hawaii DOE. Some faculty members hold advanced degrees in neuroscience and psychology. Our faculty support [...]
PCAB graduates are highly successful in obtaining the jobs they pursue, and they work in a wide variety of environments (spas, clinics, chiropractic offices, and on their own). They are well-prepared to work with a diverse range of clients and make a positive impact in the lives of those they serve. [...]
Relational skills are critical in massage therapy, as they help build trust and safety and establish a therapeutic relationship with clients. Our students receive training in effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as techniques for building rapport and creating a safe and healing environment for clients.
PCAB's median yearly pass rate since 2011 is 100%. PCAB graduates consistently have a passing rate on the MBLEx that is significantly higher than the national average, including a 100% passing rate in 2021, 2022, and 2023 while the national pass rate was around 70% in those years. This is a testament to the [...]