Massage Therapist - Lake Superior College

Massage Therapist from Lake Superior College is a Campus Certificate Massage Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description: The Massage Therapist Program prepares the graduate for operation of his or her own massage therapy clinic, or employment in another health care related setting. The graduate therapist is able to observe and assess the client's musculoskeletal system, propose a treatment plan, implement the treatment plan and observe the client's response to the treatment. Stress Reduction, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, Lymphatic, Somatic Sports, Swedish, Geriatric and other manual soft tissue techniques are used. Documentation is done to record muscular pain and restrictions, postural distortions, fascial adhesions, and the effects of stress on the body. Small business start-up and management provide a foundation for entrepreneurs. All National Massage Therapist Certification requirements are met for eligibility for the National Massage Certification Exam. Therapists may find opportunities to work in a variety of settings. Most opportunities are with private business. Program outcomes include: The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to: a.) Observe and assess the client's musculoskeletal, connective tissue, and lymphatic systems. Propose and implement a treatment plan based on the clients goals. Observe and document the client's response to the treatment (including muscular pain and restrictions, postural distortions, fascial adhesions, edema, and the effects of stress on the body). Meet the requirements for and be prepared to take the National Massage Certification Exam. Produce a comprehensive personalized business plan for starting, managing, and promoting a massage practice. Demonstrate comfort with ethical issues of running a business and working hands-on in this intimate manner. Demonstrate the ability to adapt massage techniques to pregnant, geriatric, infant and athletic populations. Demonstrate self awareness and the theoretical understanding of how to prevent therapist injury and burnout. Demonstrate a professional level of understanding of human pathology to recognize massage contraindications and cautions. View more details on Lake Superior College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Massage Therapy courses.