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#101 - Massage Therapy: Theory and Technique
- 133 Clock Hours
Prerequisite: None
In Massage Therapy: Theory and Technique,
the student is introduced to beginning and intermediate
concepts of Massage Therapy and their practical application.
Classes consist of theory lecture, demonstration, and paired
practice. Occasionally, there may be a guest lecturer. During
the supervised practicum section of the course, students
will have a chance to both give and receive massage in order
to master the techniques taught.
Topics include:
Directional Anatomy - Understanding
direction in the human body.
Kinesiology and Muscle Action - Understanding
how muscles move.
Draping and Support Bolstering - Making
clients as warm, comfortable, and secure as possible during
massage treatments.
Client Assistance - How to assist clients
safely on and off the treatment table.
Benefits of Massage - Why massage is
beneficial to health and how it affects each system of the
body.
Indications and Contraindications for
Massage - Health conditions: when it is beneficial or harmful
to massage.
The Use of Oil/Lotions/Lubricants/Supplies
- Treatment tables, oils, lotions, and other massage supplies
are discussed.
Tai Chi and Self Care for the Therapist
- Techniques a therapist can do to increase personal health
and flexibility. Tai Chi is practiced in class by students.
Body Mechanics/Ergonomics for Career
Longevity - The study of body posture for increased physical
endurance and safety.
Professional Development and Ethics-
Students will explore concepts of professional ethics and
image, scope of practice, sexual issues, informed consent,
right of refusal, and transference and counter transference
issues. Emphasis is placed on the proper handling of situations
as they present themselves.
Hygiene/Sanitation/Safety - The study
of germs and pathogens where students will learn techniques
to minimize and or eliminate the spread of illness. Universal
precautions and CDC guidelines are explored. Safety precautions
for client and therapist including fall hazards and fire
safety are discussed.
The Swedish Strokes and Their Variations
- Including Effleurage/Gliding strokes, Petrissage/Kneading
strokes, Compression, Vibration, Percussion/Tapotement,
and Friction Strokes. Students learn the basic strokes that
comprise a Swedish massage. Students will also be given
a one hour full body Swedish routine to allow them to begin
to massage as soon as the routine is learned.
Hydrotherapy/Hot-Cold Therapy - The
use of hydrocollators, hot and cold packs for spasms and
injury, and contrast applications are discussed.
Medications and Massage - How different
medications may augment or interfere with massage.
Seated Chair Massage - The study of
the use of an ergonomically designed massage chair and accompanying
techniques that allow students to perform massage to employees
of companies right in the workplace.
The Massage Consultation and Client/Patient
Assessment - Students learn to do an in-depth health history
intake, a visual assessment, a palpatory assessment, and
range of motion assessment to allow them to develop treatment
plans for their clients. Students also learn and practice
standard medical documentation/charting procedures.
Massage Adjunct Modality Exploration-
Students explore the theory of a variety of Eastern and
Western modalities. History of massage is also discussed.
Infant Massage (students will massage
infants in class) - Students learn and practice a basic
infant massage routine.
Introduction to Prenatal/Pregnancy Massage
(students will massage pregnant women in class)- Students
learn and practice a basic prenatal massage routine.
Introduction to Animal Massage (students
will massage their pet dogs in class)- Students learn the
basics of canine anatomy and learn and practice principles
& techniques of animal massage.
Handicapped, Geriatric, and Special
Needs Massage - Students learn how massage can benefit the
handicapped, geriatric, and special needs client. Students
also learn about indications and contraindications of massage
for this population of clients.
#102 - Supervised Practicum Lab - 50 Clock
Hours
Prerequisite - Must be taken concurrently
w/ Massage Therapy: Theory and Technique
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
#103 - Small
Business Management for Massage - 30 Clock Hours
Prerequisite: None
Students are introduced to the basics
of small business management and identify the necessary
steps in establishing a Massage Therapy Practice. Emphasis
is placed on business planning, budgeting, bookkeeping,
résumé development, and marketing skills.
#104 - Basic Aromatherapy - 10 Clock Hours
Prerequisite: None
Students will explore the properties
of essential oils and their application during aromatherapy
treatment. Students will also compound their own essential
oil blend and use Hot Stones to massage the oils into the
body.
#105 Introduction to Reflexology: 10 Clock
Hours
No Prerequisite
Students explore foot anatomy, zone
therapy, and the concept of reflex points. Students are
given an introduction to the basic application of foot reflexology
techniques.
#106 - Introduction to Shiatsu and Eastern
Technique - 10 Clock Hours
No Prerequisite
Students are introduced to the concepts
and application or Oriental Massage Techniques that utilize
the Eastern philosophies of Yin/Yang and the Five Elements.
Students are taught a basic Shiatsu routine to incorporate
into their bodywork sessions.
#107 - Sports Massage Basics - 10 Clock
Hours
Prerequisite: Massage Therapy: Theory
and Technique
Clinical sports massage techniques
will enhance an athlete's performance, prevent trauma, and
promote recovery time. Specific injury applications as well
as pre- and post- event massage will be addressed. Students
are taught a basic sports massage routine.
#108 - Corrective Muscle Therapy Techniques
- 94 Clock Hours
Prerequisite: Massage Therapy: Theory
and Technique.
In this course, the student is introduced
to more advanced concepts in corrective muscle therapy techniques.
Classes consist of theory lecture, demonstration, and paired
practice. Occasionally, there may be a guest lecturer. During
the supervised practicum section of this course, students
will have a chance to both give and receive massage in order
to master the techniques taught.
Topics include:
Positional Release and Strain-Counterstrain
Techniques- By utilizing a position of comfort, this technique,
which has been referred to as "muscle melting", teaches
the student a painless way to release deep tissue restrictions.
Based on the work of Dr. Lawrence H. Jones, DO.
Advanced Soft Tissue Release Techniques-
Students learn and practice more advanced corrective tissue
muscle therapy techniques, such as Myofascial release and
connective tissue massage (CTM).
Active Isolated Stretching- Students
learn and practice the technique of client assisted stretching
techniques using the Aaron Mattes method.
Range of Motion and Joint Mobilization-
Students learn and practice the technique of active and
passive range of motion and joint mobilization.
Muscle Energy Techniques- Students learn
the theory and practice the techniques of reciprocal inhibition,
pnf stretching, and post-isometric relaxation.
Trigger Point Therapy- Students learn
to identify and treat trigger points in the muscle tissue
and also how to read and interpret trigger point charts.
Based on the work of Dr. Janet Travell, M.D. and Clair Davies.
Medical Massage Techniques- Students
are introduced to and practice beginning classic medical
massage techniques, such as CTM.
Postural Assessment- Students learn
to assess normal and abnormal posture and gait as well as
the possible causes of such abnormalities.
Introduction to Manual Lymphatic Drainage-
Students are introduced to Manual Lymphatic Drainage techniques
and theory and practice basic drainage strokes.
National Certification Review- Students
are given an opportunity to sit for a mock National Board
Examination. Question and answer period will follow.
Touch for Health I and II- Students
will learn specific hands-on techniques that will: Accelerate
recovery from illness and injuries; Reduce or eliminate
many different kinds of pain: headaches, backaches, stomach
aches, etc; Prevent future health problems; Increase energy
and counteract fatigue; and show immediately which foods
are undermining a client's energy. Touch for Health Kinesiology
balances the body through muscle testing/monitoring to improve
posture and stimulate the body's own healing ability. Students
receive Levels I and II Touch for Health certification through
the International Kinesiology College of Zurich, Switzerland.
#109 - Muscle Identification, Palpation
and Kinesiology - 40 Clock Hours
Prerequisite: Must take concurrently
with Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology for Massage
Students learn about the origins and
insertions of muscles in the body, the action the muscles
perform, and techniques to locate each muscle. Students
build muscles in clay using the Maniken system.
#110 - Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology
for Massage: 148 Clock Hours
Prerequisite: None
Students are given a thorough and comprehensive
study of all of the human body systems as well as the major
pathologies associated with each so as to determine possible
massage intervention, indication, and contraindication for
massage. Classwork includes lecture, workbook, and video
cassettes.
Topics include:
Medical Terminology/Directional Anatomy-
12 hrs
Cells and Tissues/ Basic Chemistry-
8 hrs
Integumentary System- 12 hrs
Skeletal System and Joints- 20 hrs
Muscular System- 20 hrs
Nervous System- 16 hrs
Endocrine System- 8 hrs
Cardiovascular System & Blood- 16
hrs
Respiratory System- 4 hrs
Urinary System & Water- 8 hrs
Lymphatic System & Immunity-8 hrs
Digestive System & Nutrition- 8
hrs
Reproductive System & Genetics-
8 hrs
#111 - First Aid/CPR/HIV Awareness -
12 Clock Hours
Prerequisite: None
First Aid & CPR/HIV Awareness provides
an overview of emergency treatment of injuries and/or sudden
illness in a variety of situations. It also presents methods
of prevention to reduce or eliminate potentially dangerous
situations. Major topics include the dispelling of myths
and rumors around HIV, injury evaluation, standard CPR and
First Aid procedures. Students who demonstrate skill proficiency
and pass the written tests ( 80% ) pertaining to the skills,
will receive a Community CPR and First Aid certificate through
the American Red Cross (this includes standard CPR skills
for the adult, child and infant as well as standard First
Aid skills ).
#112 - Clinical Rotations for Massage
- 40 Clock Hours
(Student performs 25 Massage Treatment Sessions)
Prerequisite: Approval from Massage
Instructor
Students receive hands-on experience
with the general public by treating 25 clients with Massage
Therapy in the Student Clinic. Students receive practice
in technique, client scheduling, client service and communication
skills, bookkeeping, and business management
Electives: Students choose one of the
following:
#113 Reiki I / Intuitive Techniques -
13 Clock Hours
Prerequisite: None
Students learn the ancient Japanese
healing system of Reiki and are given the attunements that
allow them to become a 1st degree Reiki Practitioner. Additionally,
students explore intuitive healing methods such as meditation
and breathwork, radiesthesia (dowsing), crystal work, creative
visualization, and intuitive energy work.
#114 - Basic CranioSacral Therapy / Myofascial
Release Techniques - 13
Prerequisite: Permission From Instructor
Students receive an introduction to
work with the craniosacral system. Restrictions in this
system have been shown to cause many problems ranging from
headaches to learning disabilities. By releasing restrictions
in the dural tube, normal craniosacral function can be restored.
Students are given theory and practical application techniques.
Students are also introduced to the human connective tissue
system also known as the Myofascial system. Connective tissue
pathology is explored as well as Myofascial release corrective
techniques to restore freedom of motion and to reduce pain.
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