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MTH 101 MASSAGE THERAPY THEORY AND TECHNIQUE
The student is introduced to beginning and intermediate
concepts in Massage Therapy and their practical application
as well as indications and contraindications for massage.
Students will have a chance to both give and receive massage
in order to master the techniques taught.
MTH 102 SUPERVISED LAB
Students are given the opportunity to practice techniques
they have learned in Massage Therapy: Theory and Technique
class. Emphasis is places strictly on practice and students
should expect to both give and receive massage during this
class.
MTH 103 INTRODUCTION TO SMALL BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT FOR MASSAGE
Students are introduced to the basics of small business
management and identify the necessary steps in establishing
a Massage Therapy Practice and résumé development.
MTH 104 INTRODUCTION TO BASIC AROMATHERAPY
In Basic Aromatherapy, students will explore the properties
of ten basic essential oils and their application during
aromatherapy treatment.
MTH 105 INTRODUCTION TO REFLEXOLOGY, SHIATSU
& EASTERN TECHNIQUES
Students explore foot anatomy, zone therapy, and the concept
of reflex points and to the concepts and application or
Oriental Massage Techniques that utilize the Eastern philosophies
of Yin/Yang and the Five Elements.
MTH 106 INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS MASSAGE
BASICS, CPR/FIRST AID & HIV AWARENESS
Students will learn sports massage techniques which will
enhance an athlete’s performance, prevent trauma, and promote
recovery time. In First Aid & CPR/HIV Training awareness
provides an overview of emergency treatment of injuries
and/or sudden illness in a variety of situations.
MTH 107 CORRECTIVE MUSCLE THERAPY
The student is introduced to more advanced concepts in corrective
muscle therapy techniques. Classes consist of theory lecture,
demonstration, and paired practice.
MTH 108 ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, KINESIOLOGY&
PATHOLOGY FOR MASSAGE
Students are given a thorough and comprehensive study of
all of the body systems including the origins and insertions
and actions of muscles in the body.
MTH 109 INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGE FOR SPECIAL
POPULATIONS
In Massage for Special Populations, the student is introduced
to intermediate concepts in Massage Therapy and their practical
application.
MTH 200 CLINICAL ROTATIONS FOR MASSAGE
Clinical Rotations are completed in the
Student Clinic at the student’s convenience over a three
month period of time in the final months of the student’s
massage training.
See next page for elective classes. Students
must complete 1 elective class.
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