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Curriculum
Integrated Massage / Case
Management
This course will allow integration all the information
presented in other courses such as; Swedish/Deep Tissue,
Chair, NMT, Reflexology, Documentation, Hydrotherapy,
Assessment, Rehab, Clinical Pathology and M/S Anatomy.
The course will focus on specific case studies and students
with relevant conditions. We will study and review the
main type of conditions seen in a clinical massage therapy
practice and address how they can be effectively managed.
Massage Clinical
In the Massage Clinical the student will work on people
from the public. The clinic setting provides the student
with the opportunity to reinforce academic activities
through hands-on application. The clinic prepares the
student for the “real world” in that they
will practice all aspects of running a massage business.
A specific number of massages are required under the
direct supervision of an accomplished clinic supervisor.
Medical Terminology
All of the health sciences are based in the common language
of medicine. The successful massage therapist will be
comfortable with understanding, reading and speaking
this specialized language.
Movement Therapies
These classes include an introduction to Yoga and Active
Isolated Stretching (AIS) techniques. Many clients will
require stretching exercises to support their massages
and prevent recurrence of their complaint. These classes
are presented within the Rehabilitation Protocols course.
Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Kinesiology
This class provides the student with a textbook knowledge
of the muscles, bones, and how they combine to allow
the body to move. The student will also have a hands-on
knowledge of the musculoskeletal system. The material
is taught in an experiential manner. Students will have
an opportunity to build each muscle in clay and attach
to skeletal models as well as locate the muscles on
themselves and their classmates.
Myofascial Release
This course introduces the student to concepts and treatment
of the fascia. The fascia is the most extensive and
ubiquitous tissue in the body. It is essential for the
massage therapist to be familiar with its’ role
in muscle conditions.
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