InHouse Esalen® Massage 175-Hour Certificate Training

This training is open to Esalen staff and residents (spacemates) and Work Scholar/REEP Graduates. On a space available basis, residents of the Monterey Peninsula and as far south as Morro Bay may enroll.

This program does not offer Esalen accommodations or scholarship.

To view the program description and schedule, click here.

Course dates
April 14, 2026 to July 16, 2026
No class on Sunday, June 14, or Sunday, July 5

Schedule
Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. Each class day includes meal breaks.
Tuesdays, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Sundays, 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Course Fee & Payment Information
A 30% deposit payment is required at time of registration to secure your space in the program. The final balance payment is due on April 13, 2026 (one day prior to the start of the program).

A payment plan is available for Esalen Staff and Esalen Residents: After submitting the 30% deposit to secure your space in the program, the remaining balance payments can be split into three monthly installment payments due April 1, May 1, and June 1.

Esalen Staff Rate: $2,100.00
(Payment plan option: $630.00 Deposit + three $490.00 monthly installment payments)

Esalen Resident Rate: $2,800.00
(Payment plan option: $840.00 Deposit + three $653.33 monthly installment payments)

Esalen Work Scholar/REEP Graduate Rate: $2,800.00
(No payment plan available)

Big Sur Locals Rate: $3,500.00
(No payment plan available)

Cancellation and Refunds
A student has the right to cancel this course and obtain a refund of total tuition fees paid, minus $250, through the second class session. A withdrawal may be effectuated by the student's written notice or by the student's conduct, including a student's lack of attendance. Later refunds are prorated based on course attendance. After 60% of the scheduled instruction time, no refund is possible.

Contact Information

• For questions about the training program, please contact brita.ostrom@esalen.org.
• For registration questions, please contact reservations.coordinator@esalen.org or call Esalen Reservations at (831) 667-3000.

Course Instructors
Rob Wilks
Kelly Spellman
Deborah Anne Medow