Neuro-Somatic Integration (NSI) Training Program
Healing Trauma. Empowering Communities. Transforming Futures.
Untreated trauma is one of the greatest public health crises of our time. Developmental trauma, in particular, is a driving force behind much of the illness, violence, and incarceration in the United States. These challenges are disproportionately concentrated in communities of color, where access to trauma-informed care is often limited or nonexistent. The societal cost is staggering—between $80 billion and $124 billion annually in medical care, lost productivity, and criminal justice involvement.
At the International Institute of Healing and Cultural Arts (IIHCA), we are responding with a groundbreaking solution: Neuro-Somatic Integration (NSI). This trauma-healing training protocol is specifically designed to serve Black and Brown communities through an integrated, somatic approach to recovery and empowerment.
About the Program
Our 500-hour NSI Certificate Program includes:
Twelve 4-day in-person modules
Virtual integration sessions between modules
A curriculum grounded in:
The neurobiology of trauma
Structural Integration
Safe, appropriate touch
The study of intergenerational and epigenetic trauma
Students will gain:
A deep understanding of how trauma is stored in the body
Practical skills to address and transform trauma in others
Profound personal healing and self-awareness
Tools to bring somatic healing to their own communities
Upon graduation, students will:
Complete 100 hours of community service
Be eligible to sit for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)exam
Be prepared to open a trauma-informed practice in their own neighborhoods
Target Impact
We recruit students from underserved Black and Brown communities across the U.S.—including New York City, San Diego, Tulsa, Mississippi, and beyond. These are precisely the places where trauma is most deeply rooted—and where the impact of healing will be most profound.
Program Logistics & Budget
Training locations: Barbados, New York, and San Diego
Tuition: $20,000 per student (excluding travel)
Estimated travel & accommodation: $10,000 per student
Two-year program budget for 12 students: $360,000
(includes instruction, staff, transportation, lodging, meals, and classroom space)
To launch a smaller pilot cohort, we require:
$120,000 for 6 students (with students covering their own travel)
Sponsorships for 3 additional students to meet this minimum
We are ready to begin—and have outstanding candidates eager to participate. But these talented individuals from lower-income communities need financial support to access this life-changing opportunity.
About Us
100% Humane International is a registered charity, founded in 2000 as an initiative of the Caribbean Institute of Healing and Cultural Arts. Rebranded in 2015 as the International Institute of Healing and Cultural Arts (IIHCA), our mission is to make trauma-informed care accessible to underserved communities
We are committed to
Training Black and Brown practitioners in culturally responsive trauma healing
Offering low- or no-cost therapy to underserved populations
Building lasting community change through healing and education
We Need Your Support
Your tax-deductible contribution can directly fund a student’s education—and help restore balance, dignity, and well-being to entire communities.
Thank you for standing with us in this essential work of healing justice.
With gratitude,
The Board of Directors
International Institute of Healing and Cultural Arts
