Massage Therapy Training School

The study of massage therapy involves the science of the body parts and systems, massage modalities and techniques, safety procedures, and business practices. The massage therapy school provides the marketable skills and knowledge needed to be a successful practicing massage therapist. The program provides the massage therapy training needed to be eligible to take the National Massage Certification Exam and or the Georgia Massage Therapy Board exam. Graduates will possess the skills to meet the needs of the employment market for entry-level massage therapists.

Massage - Theory History of Massage Requirements for the Massage Practitioners Anatomy and Physiology Overview Cells and Tissues Anatomical Positions, Terms and Meanings The Integumentary System The Skeletal System The Muscular System The Circulatory System The Lymph-Vascular System The Immune System The Nervous System The Endocrine System The Respiratory System The Digestive System The Excretory System The Reproductive System Indications and Contradictions of Massage Equipment and Products Sanitary and Safety Practices Classification of Massage Movements Massage and the Spa Setting HIV Recognition and Policies Massage and Medicine Business Practices and Ethics Introduction to Hydrotherapy Massage Aromatherapy Feldenkrais & Craniosacral Therapies DAY: 675 HOURS - 27 WEEKS

Massage - Practical Swedish Massage Movements Applications of Massage Movements (gliding, kneading, friciton, joint movements, rythm) Treatment Room Routine and Procedures Therapuetic Massage PRactices Athletic/Sports Massage PRactices Other Therpaeutic Modalities Prenatal Massage Pre and Post Pregnancies Massage Lympnatic Massage Deep Tissue Massage Rolfing Neurophysiologic Therapies Neuromuscular Therapies Muscular Energy Techniques (MET) Passive Positioning Techniques Yin and Yang Chi Shiatsu Ayurveda Reflexology Stress Therapy and Relaxation Chait Massage Other Therapies (Rheki and Thai) EVENING: 675 HOURS - 38 WEEKS

HOURS

Tuesday - Saturday: 10:30 am-4:00 pm