Course Description
This class will introduce students to the skills needed to work in a medical setting and to work with those clients who may not be able to receive traditional Swedish or Deep Tissue massage. The course will cover pressure, site and position restrictions for many medical conditions and introduce appropriate therapeutic and palliative techniques. Students will learn when and how to use Advanced Light Swedish and be introduced to energy anatomy terms, basic energy work, and other adjunct bodywork modalities. Common pathologies with their customary medications/treatments and how to modify a massage and create a treatment plan to meet the needs of clients with these pathologies will be addressed. Students will learn critical thinking skills, medical terminology, research literacy and professional communication skills for various pathology scenarios.
Course Information
| Contact Hours | 50 |
| Prerequisites | Anatomy, Physiology and Swedish & Wellness Massage. |
| Tuition | $850.00 |
| Books | $92.22 |
| Materials | $5.50 |
*In-house, interest free payment plans available
