Massage Therapy - Meridian Institute

Massage Therapy from Meridian Institute is a Campus Certificate Massage Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Institution's purpose is provide students with various massage techniques and prepare graduates to work as a massage technician in their private practice or in the offices of physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, etc. Practical Swedish Massage - Basic and most widely taught massage pattern: includes use of oils and draping. Deep Tissue - Deep Tissue massage , or bodywork, includes a number of approaches to freeing the body's system of myofascial connective tissue through deep manipulation. Sport Massage - Sport massage uses a variety of techniques to help athletes maximize their physical potential. Pre-event massage is used to aid flexibility and prepares the muscles for exertion, and post-event massage is used to decrease the build up of lactic acid that can cause sore, inflexible and help prevent injury and speed recovery should an injury occur. Anatomy-The study of muscles, bones and joints; their location, insertion, attachment, structure and function. The class includes lectures and anatomical information with massage demonstration. Physiology-Includes the study of the structure, functions and interrelationships of body systems, Ethics-Concerns legal, ethical and sociological issues connected with massage therapy as a profession. History & Business Management - Introduces the history of massage and survey of bodywork today, plus business practices, public information,education, advertising, promotion and practitioner self-care. Hygine & Nutrition -Discussion of principles of health and prevention of diseases. Includes digestion, fasting and an overview of food components. Therapeutic Terminology-Introduces basic principles necessary to facilitate the massage technician/client relationship including listening skills, verbal and non-verbal feedback beginning movement-body dynamics to teach the practitioner an awareness of his/her own body while giving a massage and stretch techniques to use before and after giving a massage . Acupressure-A study of healing therapy using specific treatment points on the body, without needles, to remove stress, blockages in the meridian's and to increase the flows of energy. Shiatsu - Shiatsu uses Oscillations-subtle rocking, swinging, lifting and drooping movements - to unlock joints and release muscle tension throughout the entire body. These important whole-body techniques will be an important added dimension to your existing treatment regimen, greatly enhancing your therapeutic effectiveness. Shiatsu oscillations cover evaluation procedures, development of palpitation skills, and one-hour full-body Oscillations session. Aromatherapy - The addition of essential oils carries massage beyond mere tissue manipulation. Besides enhancing sensual pleasure by introducing scent into the experience, essential oils have a variety of therapeutic purposes. View more details on Meridian Institute . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Massage Therapy courses.