Clinical Massage Therapy - Institute for Therapeutic Massage

Clinical Massage Therapy from Institute for Therapeutic Massage is a Campus Certificate Massage Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. This 1138 hour, 12 month program is a combination of our proven Massage and Bodywork Program with that of our Eastern Bodywork / Shiatsu Program, and is designed to help students meet the requirements for New Jersey Certification, New York Licensure, and the National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Examination. In it, both Eastern and Western approaches to massage therapy are explored, and the program was designed and intended for those individuals with no prior training or experience in massage therapy. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have a thorough knowledge of Swedish Massage techniques, eastern philosophies and Shiatsu, as well as how the body works through training in Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Myology, Kinesiology, and Neurology. They will know the 12 primary meridians and major points along them, body mechanics, stretches, Hara diagnosis and back evaluation. Students will also study Five Element Theory using basic associations and patterns of disharmony and relationships within the generation and control cycles. By the end of the program, students will be able to structure both a one-hour Shiatsu session with any client for maximum effectiveness, either alone or incorporated into their Swedish Massage. Learning Objectives The science aspect includes basic instruction in Anatomy/Physiology, Pathology, Myology, as well as advanced instruction in Anatomy/Physiology, Kinesiology, Neurology and Neuro-Pathology. Students will learn about all the body systems, their related clinical pathologies as well as the musculature of the body, with an emphasis on the origin, insertion, fiber direction, innervation and actions of the muscles. The art of massage is taught with an emphasis on both Eastern and Western Massage Modalities. The Eastern approach focuses on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Shiatsu, while the Western approach combines a variety of modalities commonly used in both the spa environment as well as for clinical application and rehabilitation. Modalities taught include: Therapeutic Swedish Massage , Medical Massage, Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy as well as others. This program prepares the student for work in a variety of massage therapy settings including: spas and wellness centers, chiropractors and physical therapists' offices as well private practice. Students will learn the many aspects of marketing and establishment of a private practice through our comprehensive Professional Development and Business courses. This program exceeds all the educational requirements needed for New Jersey Certification, as well as those states that require 1000+ hours of training. Students are also able to sit for the National Certification Examination. View more details on Institute for Therapeutic Massage . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Massage Therapy courses.