foundational polarity therapy training (fptt) certificate course
(Classroom Course)
earn your fptt certificate in 8 months
Classes meet one weekend a month for eight months
Registration Fee: $150
Tuition: $3,840
(Weekly and Monthly Payment Plans are available)
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Additional Expenses:
Course Manuals: Approximately $250*
Personal Polarity Therapy Sessions: Approximately $375*
Massage Table: Approximately $200*
Clock Hours: 160 (116 Classroom, 44 Home Study)
*Additional expenses are not included in tuition. Course manuals are purchased directly from GAFEE. Personal sessions and massage table costs are estimates and may vary.
Overview: Polarity Therapy is a comprehensive holistic health system that works with the body's natural energetic patterns to support balance and well-being. Developed by Dr. Randolph Stone, Polarity Therapy recognizes the relationship between energy, the physical body, thoughts and emotions, movement, nutrition, and self-awareness.
The FPTT Certificate Course introduces students to the foundational principles and practices of Polarity Therapy through its four primary pillars:
Polarity Therapy Bodywork — hands-on techniques designed to support energetic balance throughout the body.
Polarity Therapy Stretches & Postures — movement, stretching, breathing, and energy exercises that encourage greater balance and awareness.
Energetic Food Awareness — exploring food and nutrition through the Five Element system and the energetic qualities of food.
Self-Awareness — developing greater awareness of the patterns, experiences, thoughts, emotions, and choices that influence health and well-being.
Throughout the eight-month course, students learn to integrate these principles with the Five Elements, energetic anatomy, Polarity Therapy theory, practical bodywork skills, and supervised clinical experience.
Click here to access a “Polarity Therapy Overview” Presentation
Course Schedule:
Weekend One:
Foundational Information
History & Origins of Polarity Therapy
Dr. Randolph Stone
Introduction to Energy & Vibration
Theory & Basic Principles of Polarity Therapy
Foundational Polarity Exercises
Foundational Polarity Therapy Bodywork Protocol
Weekend Two:
Foundation Manual Exam
The Earth Element
The Root Chakra
Oval Fields
Earth Element Triad Bodywork Protocol
Polarity Exercises for the Earth Element
Earth Element Foods (shared lunch)
Earth Element Bodywork Protocol
Weekend Three:
Earth Element Manual Exam
The Water Element
The Sacral Chakra
The Wireless Anatomy of Man
Water Element Triad Bodywork Protocol
Polarity Exercises for the Water Element
Water Element Foods (shared lunch)
Water Element Bodywork Protocols
Weekend Four:
Water Element Manual Exam
The Fire Element
The Solar Plexus Chakra
The Spiral Current
Fire Element Triad Bodywork Protocol
Polarity Exercises for the Fire Element
Fire Element Foods (shared lunch)
Fire Element Bodywork Protocols
Weekend Five:
Fire Element Manual Exam
The Air Element
The Heart Chakra
Transverse Currents
Air Element Triad Bodywork Protocol
Polarity Exercises for the Air Element
Air Element Foods (shared lunch)
Air Element Bodywork Protocols
Weekend Six:
Air Element Manual Exam
The Ether Element
The Throat Chakra
The Sattvic Principle
Sympathetic & Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
Polarity Exercises for the Ether Element
Ether Element Foods (shared lunch)
Ether Element Bodywork Protocols
Weekend Seven:
Ether Element Manual Exam
Course Review and Professional Ethics
Polarity Exercises for all Five Elements (Student-Led)
Integrated Elemental Triad Bodywork Protocol
Setting up a Polarity Practice
Preparing for Clinicals
Weekend Eight:
Final Exam
Clinicals
Clinical Sessions
Students are required to successfully complete four clinical sessions during Weekend Eight.
Each student will provide Polarity Therapy sessions to two clients on Saturday and two clients on Sunday.
GAFEE will provide the clients for the clinical sessions. Whenever possible, clinical clients will be Board Certified Polarity Practitioners (BCPPs). When necessary, other experienced bodywork professionals may serve in this role.
Following each session, the client will provide feedback to the instructors regarding the student's application of techniques, professionalism, and demonstrated competencies. This feedback, together with instructor observation, will be used as part of the student's clinical evaluation.
Specific instructions and expectations for the clinical sessions will be provided to students on the first day of the FPTT course.
Requirements:
Attendance: Students must attend all eight course weekends to fulfill the attendance requirements for the FPTT Certificate Course.
Make-Up Time: Any missed class time, including late arrival, early departure, partial hours, or full days, must be made up with an instructor. The instructor will charge the student directly for required make-up instruction, typically $35–$45 per hour.
Practice Sessions: Students are required to complete thirty (30) documented home practice sessions. All practice sessions must be completed and documented as part of the requirements for the FPTT Certificate.
Personal Sessions: Students are required to receive five (5) one-hour Polarity Therapy sessions from Board Certified Polarity Practitioners (BCPPs). Students pay the practitioner directly for these sessions.
Home Study: Students are required to complete assigned home study activities, which may include reading, anatomy study, Polarity Exercises, and other course assignments.
Evaluations: Students will complete an examination at the beginning of Weekends 2–7 and a final examination during Weekend 8.
Students must successfully pass seven examinations: Foundation Manual, Earth Element Manual, Water Element Manual, Fire Element Manual, Air Element Manual, Ether Element Manual, and the Final Exam.
Certificate Requirements: Students must successfully fulfill all academic, attendance, practice, and clinical requirements and have all tuition and required fees paid in full before the FPTT Certificate will be issued.
Required Books & Course Manuals:
Human Anatomy Coloring Book (ISBN-10: 0-486-24138-6)
GAFEE Course Manuals: Foundation Manual, Earth Element Manual, Water Element Manual, Fire Element Manual, Air Element Manual, and Ether Element Manual .
Course manuals are provided by GAFEE and are purchased individually during Weekends 1-6.
Additional Information:
Massage Table: Students are required to provide their own massage table and bring it to each class weekend.
Polarity Exercises: Polarity Exercises are incorporated throughout the course to support students’ experiential understanding of the Five Elements and Polarity Therapy principles. Students may wish to bring a yoga mat for use during these exercises.