Course Descriptions

700-hour Professional Massage Therapy Diploma Program

Our curriculum is designed to give students training to develop confidence and create skills in a variety of massage therapy and bodywork modalities including Swedish Massage, Deep Muscle Massage, Reflexology, Trigger Point Therapy, Muscle Energy Techniques, Pre-Natal, Infant and Geriatric Massage. Weekend workshop intensives add more skills to your training as an entry-level massage therapist.

• Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiolgy - 148 hours: This course covers the structure and function of the systems of the human body using textbooks, palpation of muscles and bones, skeletal models, power point presentations, video, and lecture, and how diverse types of massage and bodywork affect these systems. The massage student will learn origin, insertion, action and innervation of muscles and muscle groups to promote a deeper understanding of movement, and restriction of movement, as pertaining to the human body.
  
  
• Pathology - 40 hours: This course covers most diseases and dysfunctions of the systems of the human body, indications and contraindications of these diseases and dysfunctions, and how to effectively treat pathologies which are indicated for massage and when to refer to appropriate healthcare professional.
  
  
• Ethics and Professionalism - 8 hours: Our course provides the massage student with an understanding of legal guidelines and diverse perceptions affecting the industry, and provides an ethical structure necessary for massage therapists. We discuss issues including personal and professional boundaries, transference and counter transference, communication and listening skills, and provide information to equip each student with knowledge and skills to provide massage therapy services in a responsible and appropriate manner.
  
  
• Massage Theory and Practice - 184 hours: Our primary class curriculum covers assessment, body mechanics, draping, along with a broad base of massage therapy and bodywork modalities including Swedish Massage, Deep Muscle Massage, Muscle Energy Techniques (PNF), Applied Kinesiology, Trigger Point Therapy, Energy Meridian Pathways, Acupressure Points, Hydrotherapy, Reflexology, Sports, Geriatric, Pre-Natal and Infant Massage. Students practice newly acquired skills by giving and receiving massage in the classroom.
  
  
• Student Massage Clinics - 102 hours: Supervised, appointment-based massages for the public to increase each student’s confidence and level of skill in assessment, performing a variety of massage therapy and bodywork modalities and creating treatment plans.
  
  
• Business Marketing - 18 hours: Textbooks, personal experience discussions, professional speakers such as massage therapists, accountants, attorneys, etc., will provide the massage student with information to make informed decisions about career choices in massage therapy. A business marketing project, including motivation, business plan, brochure, business card and newspaper announcement to promote their skills and services is required.
  
  
• Weekend Intensives - 128 hours: Two-day specialized training in specific modalities: Oriental/Asian Bodywork, Spa Treatments, Energy Theories, Chair Massage, Myofascial Techniques, Craniosacral Therapy, Yoga/Meditation and Touch For Health (Muscle Testing and Correction).
  
  
• Independent Study - 62 hours: Anatomy Coloring Book and independent massage hours.
  
  
• Community Outreach - 10 hours: Community programs to educate the public of the benefits of massage therapy.
  
  

500-hour Professional Massage Therapy Diploma Program

This program is the same as the 700-Hour without the Weekend Intensive studies.

Previous training or schooling may be considered for credit transfer. Please contact school director for assistance.

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Enrollment Application Form
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