Sabrina and Cyndi Ortolano’s rich involvement with IPSB over many years 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 to #HELPIPSBGROW. We are raising $350,000 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 here:
We appreciate your time and generosity as we evolve into our purpose to provide for an even wider community here in Los Angeles! Please share this link with your networks to #HELPIPSBGROW.
