This is a lab course in which students will learn a basic Swedish massage routine. Each week students will be introduced to, and practice, massage on specific areas of the body, culminating in a full body routine. Students will practice not only their hands on techniques but will develop a mastery of draping, sanitation, and proper body mechanics.
This is a lab course in which the student will continue building their mastery of the Swedish full body massage. The student will learn and practice differing massage modalities such as deep tissue, prenatal, and chair massage. The student will also be introduced to, and learn the application of hydrotherapy treatments, such as scrubs, and hot and cold treatments.
This is a lab course in which the student will demonstrate their mastery of their Swedish massage routine. The student will use this time to prepare for their internship clinical by demonstrating an advanced knowledge of client assessment, treatment, and sanitation.
Students will participate in an on campus clinic, giving them the hands on experience of working on members of the public under the supervision of an instructor. Students will demonstrate their assessment, treatment development plan, charting, and massage mastery skills.
(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)
Under the supervision of an instructor, students will participate in an on campus clinic to gain experience working with the public. Students will demonstrate their assessment, treatment development plan, charting, and massage mastery skills.
MSSG1330, MSSG1340, MSSG1350, MSSG1360, MSSG1370, MSSG1480, MSSG1510, MSSG1520
(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)
This course provides comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy of the muscular system and human kinesiology.
(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)
This course provides students with knowledge and practical skills required to properly use massage equipment and supplies, and to effectively perform basic massage strokes and range of motion techniques.
(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)
This course describes the anatomy, physiology and common pathologies of the remaining systems of the body.
(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)
This course brings together lessons from previous courses to build a foundation for treatment planning in typical and special populations.
(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)
In this course students will learn to apply their basic massage therapy skills to plan and provide treatment for the most common musculoskeletal pathologies.
This course will provide students with an understanding of the history and scope of massage practice. Students will be introduced to basic theories regarding massage and will learn to differentiate between multiple massage modalities, learn the form and functionality of body mechanics, and how the two interplay. Students will also be introduced to ethics and law as it relates to massage practice.
This course will build upon the information learned in MSSG1410, allowing for a deeper understanding of the massage practice. The student will explore in depth several different massage modalities, including spa treatments, their indications, and contraindications, and learn to use their assessment skills to develop the best treatment plan for their clients.
In this course the student will learn how massage can be applied to special populations including geriatric, infant/child, and medical modalities. The student will increase their knowledge of pathologies and how they are to be handled in massage practice.
(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)
In this course students will learn how to build their massage therapy practice as an employee or sole proprietor according to state laws, to market their practice and to build ethical referral networks. The last sessions of this course will be devoted to preparing for the MBLEX exam.
(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)
This course provides students with a strong foundation for understanding Massage Therapy as a profession. Students will learn the history of massage and the fundamental duties required for practicing safely and ethically.
(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)
This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of the building blocks of human anatomy and physiology, and a deep understanding of the body systems that therapists contact most directly.
The course will introduce the student to anatomy and physiology and the basic structure and function of the muscular, skeletal, and integumentary systems of the human body. The student will learn terminology and functional anatomical structures.
Building upon the information learned in MSSG1610 students will spend more time learning the individual body systems, developing an understanding of optimal performance of the human body. The student will also be introduced to assessment and physical testing procedures and protocols.
This course will have an emphasis on neuromuscular physiology. The student will also focus on a detailed study of the origin, insertion, and action of the major muscles of the human body.
This course will focus on business considerations for the massage therapist including, but not limited to, tax information, insurance, liability, charting, and licensing procedures. The student will also review for their MBLEX exam.
