Introduction to Massage

Sessions: Term A

Overview:

This course provides a comprehensive survey of the history, theory, ethics, and practice of massage therapy with emphasis on indications, benefits, extreme cautions and practical techniques of massage application. The student will learn to perform a basic 50-minute evaluative massage routine using all five basic Swedish strokes that will prepare them to work in the Student Clinic. The student is taught how to use computers, document therapies and schedule client appointments. Each class follows the format of lecture, demonstration and student exchange (108 hours over 24 classes). *National CCRS recommendation – 4 semester hours (2 lecture, 2 laboratory) in Massage Therapy.

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