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Massage and Manual Therapy – The Art of Touch, The Science of Relief

Massage and Manual Therapy

Massage and Manual Therapy

The Art of Touch, The Science of Relief

Comprehensive training in diverse massage techniques and hands-on therapeutic skills to relieve pain, stress, and improve overall health.

This core course category provides comprehensive training in the theoretical foundations, hands-on techniques, and clinical applications of massage and manual therapy. Students explore a wide range of modalities, including Swedish massage, deep tissue techniques, myofascial release, and neuromuscular therapy, while developing essential skills in body mechanics, palpation, client assessment, and treatment planning. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic intention, adaptability, and professional presence. Through guided practice and feedback, students gain the confidence and competence to deliver effective, client-centered bodywork across diverse populations and clinical settings.

Contemporary Massage and Manual Therapy

Contemporary Massage and Manual Therapy

Massage Therapy across Time and Culture, from Traditional Theory to Living Practice

Hour: 4MASS-0101

Massage Indications, Cautions and Contraindications for Special Populations

Massage Indications, Cautions and Contraindications for Special Populations

Foundational Course on Safe, Inclusive, and Adaptable Bodywork for All Bodies

Hour: 4MASS-0102

Massage Techniques

Massage Techniques

Practical Introduction to Common Massage Methods and Clinical Applications

Hour: 4MASS-0103

Massage Therapist Health and Wellness

Massage Therapist Health and Wellness

Foundational Course in Body Mechanics, Safety, Resilience, and Professional Self-Care

Hour: 4MASS-0104

Treatment Planning and Record Keeping

Treatment Planning and Record Keeping

Clinical Skills Course in Client Interviewing, Documentation, and Session Strategy

Hour: 4MASS-0201

Clinical Assessment

Clinical Assessment

Client Evaluation Skills in Massage Therapy

Hour: 4MASS-0202

Massage and Manual Therapy Techniques for Myofascial Release

Massage and Manual Therapy Techniques for Myofascial Release

Unbinding the Body's Hidden Stories, Restoring the Fluid Dance Within

Hour: 8MASS-0210

Therapeutic Techniques for the Head, Neck and Jaw

Therapeutic Techniques for the Head, Neck and Jaw

Releasing the Weight of the Mind, Restoring Clarity’s Graceful Flow

Hour: 8MASS-0211

Therapeutic Techniques for the Spine and Thorax

Therapeutic Techniques for the Spine and Thorax

Aligning the Axis of Breath and Being, Liberating Inner Strength and Ease

Hour: 8MASS-0212

Therapeutic Techniques for the Shoulder and Arm

Therapeutic Techniques for the Shoulder and Arm

Restoring Freedom’s Reach, Lifting the Weight of Life’s Endeavors

Hour: 8MASS-0213

Therapeutic Techniques for the Elbow, Forearm Wrist and Hand

Therapeutic Techniques for the Elbow, Forearm Wrist and Hand

Honoring the Hands that Hold and Create, Restoring Artistry and Grace

Hour: 8MASS-0214

Therapeutic Techniques for the Pelvis and Hip

Therapeutic Techniques for the Pelvis and Hip

Awakening the Sacred Seat, Grounding Strength, Mobility, and Creative Flow

Hour: 8MASS-0215

Therapeutic Techniques for the Thigh and Knee

Therapeutic Techniques for the Thigh and Knee

Stability in Motion, Honoring Strength in Every Step

Hour: 8MASS-0216

Therapeutic techniques for the leg, ankle and foot

Therapeutic techniques for the leg, ankle and foot

Rooted in Balance, Walking the Path of Resilience and Support

Hour: 8MASS-0217

Neuromuscular Reeducation Therapies:   Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) and Neuromuscular Repatterning (NMR)

Neuromuscular Reeducation Therapies: Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) and Neuromuscular Repatterning (NMR)

Teaching the Body to Remember, Guiding Muscles Back to Harmony

Hour: 8MASS-0301

The Breath of Life:  Therapeutic herbal massage treatment of the chest and lungs

The Breath of Life: Therapeutic herbal massage treatment of the chest and lungs

Nurturing the Rhythm of Being, Breathing Life into Every Cell

Hour: 8MASS-0302

Therapeutic Massage Technique and Sequence for Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Therapeutic Massage Technique and Sequence for Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Gentle Streams of Renewal, Guiding the Body's Inner Rivers Home

Hour: 8MASS-0303

Dynamic harmonic techniques:  a meditative therapeutic massage approach for healthy circulatory support

Dynamic harmonic techniques: a meditative therapeutic massage approach for healthy circulatory support

Moving in Waves of Stillness, Harmonizing Body, Breath, and Flow

Hour: 8MASS-0304

Abdominal Massage and Manual Therapies

Abdominal Massage and Manual Therapies

Exploring the Belly as a Landscape of Vitality, Emotion, and Healing

Hour: 8MASS-0305

Touching Two Heartbeats

Touching Two Heartbeats

A Nurturing Approach to Prenatal Bodywork

Hour: 4MASS-0306

Massage Therapy for Women

Massage Therapy for Women

Holistic bodywork approaches honoring and wisely supporting through each stage of life

Hour: 4MASS-0307

Palliative Massage Therapy

Palliative Massage Therapy

Sensitive Touch with Courage and Grace

Hour: 4MASS-0308

MBLExsplained Part 2:  Professional Bodywork

MBLExsplained Part 2: Professional Bodywork

A 360° Review of the Professional Practice and Business of Massage Therapy, with emphasis on preparation for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam. 

Hour: 6MASS-0392

Professional Assistant Teaching Fellowship

Professional Assistant Teaching Fellowship

Enrolled Assistant Teaching Practicum

Hour: 168MASS-0490