Certificate
Massage Therapy
Degrees and Certificates
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Massage Therapy,
Classes
MASS101W: Swedish Massage I
Swedish Massage I introduces the study of therapeutic massage. Students learn the history of massage and review scientific research into the effects of massage therapy, including indication, contraindications, universal precautions, health-related issues, and wellness education. The course consists of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on treatment. During the course, students learn and practice on each other the five basic Swedish strokes of effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration.
MASS104W: Massage Business Practices
Massage Business Practices provides specific information for those wishing to build a massage business and apply strategies for career planning and development. Students learn about marketing, employment choices, office procedures, and methods for building a successful massage-therapy practice or working within an existing practice. The course covers the ethics of massage therapy, as well.
MASS106W: Oriental Theory
Based on Oriental thought and bodywork practices, Oriental Therapy introduces the theory, practice, and locations of structured touch, including the twelve organ meridians and the five elements. Students also learn about energy in its various forms.
MASS108W: Spa Techniques
Spa Techniques familiarizes students with the various techniques used in spas. These include wraps, scrubs, aromatherapy, and hot stone, in addition to massage.
MASS110W: Swedish Massage II
Swedish Massage II continues and completes Swedish massage. Students concentrate on self-injury prevention, the creation of a professional environment, advanced use of the basic strokes, and the incorporation of a personal style during the massage session.
MASS122W: Musculo-Skeletal Studies
Adding to the information provided in Human Biology, Musculo-Skeletal Studies concentrates on the body's muscular and skeletal systems. Upon successful completion of the course, students can identify, locate, and explain the function of each muscle and bone that the course covers, and describe how each one relates to the rest of the human body.
MASS125W: Pathology for the Massage Therapist
In Pathology for the Massage Therapist, students learn about the pathological conditions of the musculo-skeletal system and joints, as well as the pathological conditions of each anatomical system. The course covers communicable diseases and hygiene, as well as indication and contraindications of massage.
MASS135W: Deep Tissue Massage
A hands-on course, Deep Tissue Massage teaches the use of deeper strokes in massage therapy, including trigger point, myofascial release, and cross-fiber friction. Students learn how to apply deeper pressure without straining their bodies.
MASS201W: Kinesiology
Kinesiology provides an in-depth analysis of the anatomical, physiological, and neuromuscular principles of human movement as they apply to massage therapy.
MASS212W: Special Populations Massage
Special Populations Massage examines ways that the massage professional can help clients with special needs. Topics include prenatal massage, infant and child massage, geriatric massage, medical massage, and massage for physically and psychologically challenged individuals.
MASS230W: Clinical Internship I
Clinical Internship I, combined with MASS235W, fulfills the State of NH's requirement that students have 125 hours of hands-on experience in approved programs of massage therapy. Students must arrange for their own massage sessions (schedule and clients). Forty-five of those hours are to be completed in this internship. Students must fully document their independent work under the supervision of a Licensed Massage Therapist and must have the Internship Coordinator's approval.
MASS240W: Clinical Internship II
Clinical Internship II, combined with MASS230W, fulfills the State of NH's requirement that students have 125 hours of hands-on experience in approved programs of massage therapy. Students must arrange for their own massage sessions (schedule and clients). Eighty of those hours are to be completed in this internship. Students must fully document their independent work under the supervision of a Licensed Massage Therapist and must have the Internship Coordinator's approval.