Description

Our online massage course leads to the awarding of a Diploma. This qualification recognizes the graduate’s capacity for initiative and judgement across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organizing others in the workplace.

Course Curriculum

1 Human Anatomy and Physiology (Structure, Tissues and Systems) 2 Effects, Benefits, Indications, and Contraindications of Massage 3 Equipment and Products 4 Massage in Medicine 5 Athletic and Sport Massage 6 Consultation and Documentation 7 Equipment and Products 8 Provide Aesthetic Aromatic Massage Prepare for treatment Perform aromatic massage Provide aftercare 9 Provide Body Treatments Prepare for treatment Perform body massage Apply electrical body treatments Provide aftercare 10 Provide Superficial Lymph Drainage Massage Identify the lymphatic system Prepare for treatment Perform lymph drainage massage 11 Use Reflexology Relaxation Techniques Prepare for treatment Apply reflexology relaxation techniques 12 Preliminaries and Draping Equipment and Products The consultation Draping / Sheet Methods Positioning and Bolsters 13 Classifications Definition of Massage Classifications Application of Massage Strokes: Torch (superficial & deep) Gliding Movements Kneading Movements and Petrissage Friction Movements Percussion Movements 14 Body Mechanics Stances Finding Your Centre Hand Positions Shoulder Awareness Applying Deeper Pressure Table Mechanics Summary of Body Mechanics Movement Exercises Exercises to Counter Repetitive Posture 15 Application of Massage Techniques, Movements & Styles Sequence Step-by-step Procedure for Massage: Massage of the Face Massage of the Neck Massage of the Arm and Hand Massage of the Feet Massage of the Front Leg Massage of the Back Finishing Massage 16 Business Practices (employment / running your own practice)

Benefits

• Massage has been used for millennia to help people relax
• both physically and mentally. Medical professionals have long recognised massage therapy as a valid and highly effective technique for managing a variety of conditions
• including stress
• anxiety
• sleep problems
• stiffness and body pain. It is also used to help increase flexibility
• improve breathing and circulation
• lower blood pressure and boost mood
• among other applications. Demand for massage therapists is high in many areas of the world
• and so being skilled in this profession can put you on a secure career path and give you the opportunity to travel if you wish. Hourly payments rates are typically high in this industry too
• so your earning potential may be significant. There are job opportunities in settings such as spas
• fitness centres an

Trainer Expertise

MASSAGE THERAPY 76

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