Basic Massage Therapy - High - Tech Institute - Dallas

Basic Massage Therapy from High - Tech Institute - Dallas is a Campus Certificate Massage Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. A Massage Therapist uses manual therapeutic techniques to massage soft tissues (such as muscle) that have been affected by stress, injury and illness. The primary goal of massage therapy is to loosen and relax muscles and their surrounding connective tissue coverings, and relieve the painful muscle tension that inevitably erodes your energy level. Massage Therapists are usually trained in a variety of techniques, the most common being Swedish massage , hydrotherapy, sports massage , deep tissue, chair massage , reflexology, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage and spa treatments. Some practitioners do focus on a particular technique. Massage Therapists practice in a variety of settings, such as private offices or massage therapy clinics, chiropractors' or doctors' offices, with sports teams, or at athletic clubs, resorts, spas, yoga retreat centers, golf courses, beauty salons, dance studios and cruise ships. Others may own their own practice. Some Massage Therapists have portable equipment and work at their clients' offices or homes. The Basic Massage Therapy program offers * Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology in relation to soft tissue injury and treatment * Supervised training in traditional Swedish massage and other treatments like hydrotherapy * A review of ethical and professional standards for massage therapy * Study of methods of sterilization, including disease prevention as applied to massage therapy * A guide for maintaining optimal wellness and assisting others in their own wellness * An internship View more details on High - Tech Institute - Dallas . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Massage Therapy courses.