Program Schedule and Times
General Information
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- Certified Massage Therapist
- 600 Hours
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- 80% Attendance is required to graduate
- Make-up class hours are available throughout program, allowing for vacations and other obligations.
Spring 2012 Class Training Program Schedule
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- Semester I: March 6, 2012 - March 26, 2013
- Tuesdays: 8:45am-4:15pm
- Saturdays: 9:00am-3:30pm
March 10, 31; April 21; May 12; June 2; Sept. 8, 2012
(Snow dates: April 28; May 19)
- Semester II: October 1, 2012 - March 26, 2013
- Mondays: 8:45am-4:15pm
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 2012
- Tuesdays: 8:45am - 4:15pm
- Saturdays: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Oct. 20, 2012; Jan. 26, 2013
(Snow dates: Feb. 2; March 2, 9, and 16, 2013)
- No Classes: July 3; Dec. 25, 2012; Jan. 1, 2013
- Mondays: 8:45am-4:15pm
Detailed Schedule
- Semester I: March 6, 2012 - March 26, 2013
Program Courses
Students learn and experience personally wholistic health and wellness principles - mind-body-spirit connection.
- Integrated Therapy
- Course includes developing palpation skills, energizing body mechanics, Deep Tissue, Swedish massage, neuromuscular and connective tissue therapies, seated (chair) massage, Reflexology, and positional therapy. Also included is an introduction to Muscle Energy Technique (MET), client intake procedures, traditional Eastern theory including primary meridians, chakras, 5 element theory, and Ayurvedic medicine. Writing SOAP Notes with emphasis on fine-tuning observation and listening skills. The role of massage in chiropractic care is included in this course, as well as a review for the National Certification Exam.
- Medical Massage
- Palpation skills are further developed in continuing practice, case studies, and focused application of swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular, myofascial work and MET. Course includes introduction to cranial sacral therapy, master-level training in thermotherapy, orthopedic conditions, headache treatments, Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions.
- Specialized Modalities
- Pregnancy Massage, Sports Massage, Lymphatic Massage (MLD based on the Vodder Technique).
- Spa Therapies
- Hot and Cold Stone Therapy, Aromatherapy, therapeutic facial massage and hydrotherapy.
- Integrated Anatomy and Pathology
- Course begins with emphasis in skeletal and muscular systems with focus on palpation skills, integrating massage and muscle energy technique. Semester II continues with additional study of muscular system, emphasis in nervous system, fascial planes (supporting instruction in orthopedic and chronic pain conditions). Semester III includes advanced study of lymphatic system along with a review of the muscular system in preparation for national certification exam. All body systems are covered . Course also examines how disease and other disorders affect client function, and essential information to determine if massage is appropriate or if precautions should be taken. Four areas of influence on disease, recovery, and well-being discussed: emotional states, stress, history of abuse and/or trauma, medical history and life stages. CPR/First Aid training prepares therapist for emergency situations caused by pathology. Additional applications of hydrotherapy are included within pathological context . (Students may take advanced standing for 4 hours of this course if current CPR at time of graduation.)
- Wellness
- Students learn and experience personally wholistic health and wellness principles to improve energy level, prevent injuries common to massage therapists, as well as build strength and endurance.
- Business and Ethics
- Business Training is the heart of this course. Topics include public relations, marketing, business plan development; income/expense reports; taxes; record keeping; legal and ethical issues.
