Therapeutic Massage - San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield

Therapeutic Massage from San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield is a Campus Certificate Massage Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Overview SJVC's Therapeutic Massage program trains students in all aspects of providing body work therapy, including medical massage techniques, client relationships and business management techniques. Graduates of this program are academically and technically prepared to pursue massage therapy in a medical or spa setting. Learn How To Apply the art & science of the massage therapy in a real-world setting Perform spa therapies, techniques and modalities Educate patients on benefits of medical massage Use best practices in business management Develop and maintain client relationships Students gain real-world experience at an onsite clinic, working and learning under the supervision of a massage therapy professional. Career Opportunities Massage therapists work in diverse professional environments including medical offices, private practices, spas, salons and sports clinics. Massage therapists also find employment in holistic health centers, working alongside nutritionists acupuncturists and yogis. Things you might do on the job Assess patient/client conditions Create and adjust massage therapy treatment plans Perform appropriate therapeutic treatments Provide client education This is a good career choice if you? Are empathetic to others Enjoy working in close contact with others Enjoy variety in your work Are neat and well groomed with a pleasant personality Are responsible and dependable Can be accepting and non-judgmental of those you treat View more details on San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield, CA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Massage Therapy courses.