Massage Therapy: Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Lymphatic Drainage Massage & Sports Massage
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This Massage Therapy course teaches individuals how to perform a variety of massaging techniques. Massage therapy is the art of relaxation through pressure applied in various ways to the muscles of the body. This can often help with pain management, chronic conditions, stress, and relaxation.
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This Massage Therapy course is developed by industry experts. We have divided this Massage Therapy course into ten easy-to-understand modules. Each module deals with an important topic.
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Massage Therapy
Our Massage Therapy – course breaks down in detail basic and excellent advanced massaging techniques. This course covers different types of Message Therapy - such as Indian Head, Facial, Neck, Back, Full Body, Swedish, Sports, LomiLomi, Anti-Cellulite, Hot Stone, Thai Foot, Prenatal, Medical, Baby, Trigger Point Therapy, Thai, Reflexology and much more. There is also a bonus lesson you'll experience with this Sports Massage course, like Aromatherapy & Acupressure.
The curriculum of Massage Therapy course:
The following modules are included with this Massage Therapy course
Massage Therapy - Module 1: An Overview of Massage
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- Understanding What Massage Is
- What Does Massage Do?
- Who Can Benefit from Massage?
- Relaxation and Massage
Massage Therapy - Module 2: Understanding the Importance of Touch
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- Babies and Touch
- How Does the Body Sense Touch?
- Introducing Touch to Yourself and Others
- Touching with Compassion
- Ensuring an Appropriate Touch
- Light Touch
- Deep Pressure
Massage Therapy - Module 3: Understanding the Structure of the Human Body
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- Your Amazing Body
- The Skeletal System
- The Muscular System
- The Nervous System
- The Endocrine System
- The Cardiovascular System
- The Lymphatic System
- The Respiratory System
- The Digestive System
- Elimination of Waste
- The Integumentary System
Massage Therapy - Module 4: How to Get Started
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- Preparing Yourself
- Consider the Receiver
- Needs Your Receiver Might Mention
- When Massage Is Not Recommended
- Tools Used in Massage
- Appropriate Draping
- Oils, Lotion, or Creams
Massage Therapy - Module 5: Understanding the Basic Massage Strokes
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- First Touch
- Stroking Touch (Effleurage)
- Kneading Strokes (Petrissage)
- Friction Strokes
- Tapping Strokes (Tapotement)
- Other Basic Strokes
Massage Therapy - Module 6: How to Apply Strokes: Back
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- Working the Back
- The Neck and Back of the Arms
- The Lower Body
- The Halfway Point
Massage Therapy - Module 7: How to Apply Strokes: Front
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- Turning Over
- Feet and Legs from the Front
- Massaging the Abdomen
- The Chest and Front of the Arms
- Massaging the Back from the Front
- The Neck
- Working the Face, Head, and Scalp
- Ending the Massage
Massage Therapy - Module 8: Understanding the Ways of Relieving Stress
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- Understanding Stress
- Distress and Disease
- How the Mind Influences the Body
- The Effects of Stress on the Body
- Muscle Release Through Massage
- Other Relaxation Techniques
Massage Therapy - Module 9: Understanding Self-Massage
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- Why Self-Massage?
- Begin with Stretching and Breathing
- An Exercise in Silence
- Massaging Your Abdomen
- Shoulders
- Moving Down the Arms
- Transitioning to Your Lower Body: Massaging Your Hips
- On to Your Legs!
- Your Feet
- Lower Back
- Face, Head, and Neck
- Close with Chakras
Massage Therapy - Module 10: Chair Massage
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- The Evolution of Chair Massage
- In the Office or on the Road
- Advantages of Chair Massage
- Techniques for Chair Massage
- A Chair-Massage Routine
Massage Therapy - Module 11: Pregnancy and Massage
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- Why Prenatal Massage Is So Important
- Avoid Some Massage Techniques
- Massage During Labour
- Following Birth
- Pregnancy Massage Essentials
- A Simple Head and Neck Routine
- Massaging the Body
- Finishing Up
Massage Therapy - Module 12: Infant Massage
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- The Philosophy of Infant Massage
- The Effects of Massage on Infants
- Techniques for Infant Massage
- A Simple Routine
- Massage and the Older Child
Massage Therapy - Module 13: Sports Massage
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- The Concept of Sports Massage
- The Effects of Sports Massage
- Techniques for Sports Massage
- When to Massage Athletes
- Routines for Sports Massage
- Understanding Sports Injury
Massage Therapy - Module 14: Massage and Aging
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- The Principles of Elder Massage
- The Effects of Massage on the Elderly
- Seniors Give Back
- When Massage Is Okay
- When Massage Is Not Okay
- Techniques and Considerations for Elder Massage
- A Routine for Senior Massage
- Touch and the End of Life
Massage Therapy - Module 15: Massage Routines for Symptomatic Relief
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- The Main Goal: Restore Homeostasis
- Causes of Stress
- Headaches
- Abdominal Issues
- Problems with the Respiratory System
- Minor Aches and Pains
- Chronic Pain
- Cardiovascular Problems
- Using Massage for Cancer Patients
- Massaging Someone with AIDS
Massage Therapy - Module 16: Trigger Point Therapy
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- What Is Trigger Point Therapy?
- Small Trigger Points Can Cause Big Problems
- How Trigger Points Are Formed
- How to Press On Trigger Points
- Self-Applied Trigger Point Techniques
- Trigger Point Therapy for Specific Areas of Pain
Massage Therapy - Module 17: Specialized Massage and Bodywork Techniques
This Massage Therapy Module covers the following Key topics:
- The Foundations of Eastern Medicine
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- The Japanese System
- Thai Massage
- Ayurvedic Tradition
- Other Ancient Traditions
- The Swedish Method of Massage
- Deep-Tissue Massage
- A Lifetime of Balance
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