MSSG Massage Therapy

The use of accepted hydrotherapy and holistic healthcare modalities of external application of temperature for its reflexive effect.

The study of safety and sanitation practices including universal precautions. The importance of proper body mechanics, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, maintaining the massage environment, and the advantage of therapeutic relationships is also included.

The study of physical and financial office practices and marketing. Includes ethical practices for massage therapists as established by law or regulatory agency.

This local needs course addresses massage therapy in three healthcare settings. Licensed Massage Therapy Instructors, working as part of a healthcare team in chiropractic, behavioral health and hospital settings, take students through the intricacies of massage therapy in these settings. This course includes SOAP Charting and an introduction to documentation for insurance claims.

Introduction to the theory and the application of skills necessary to perform basic massage skills.

In-depth coverage of the structure and function of the human body. Includes cell structure and function, tissues, body organization, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Emphasizes homeostasis/wellness care. Meets the minimum 75-contact-hour requirement for Anatomy and Physiology for licensure.

Therapy and practice of chair massage using proper techniques for a variety of settings.

Advanced concepts of massage. Emphasizes specialized techniques and assessment of client needs to identify a specific plan of care.

A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

A continuation of Massage Therapy Fundamentals I. Emphasizes specialized techniques and assessment of client needs to identify a specific plan of care. Completes the requirements for Massage Techniques for licensure.

Applied study of human kinesiology. Muscle movements and dysfunctions will be discussed and palpated. Includes theory and practice of functional muscle testing.

General discussion of pathologies as they relate to massage therapy. Includes universal precautions and their management in professional practice. Also covers etiology, signs, symptoms, and the physiological and psychological reactions to disease and injury.