Develop the skills required to practice as a massage therapist in a variety of client care settings. Prepare graduates to provide manipulation and massage of the soft tissue structures of the body with the goal of preventing and alleviating pain and discomfort. Practice massage and bodywork styles that relieve stress, as well as promote health and wellness. Engage in open discussion of evidence and research-based trends in the field of therapeutic massage, as well as discuss past trends and their philosophies. Facilitate the learning process of all students, with a goal of having successful students pass the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensure Exam) and obtain a license to practice massage therapy. Inspire a sense of lifelong learning and evaluation of the wide range of styles and modalities available for use by licensed massage and bodywork therapists.
Anatomy and physiology Kinesiology Clinical therapeutic massage Ethics and laws Business practices Somatic psychology
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 89