Beginning Massage and Bodywork Course:
Swedish Massage and Beginning Deep Tissue Massage

Our entry-level class is designed as an introduction to the principles and methods of massage and bodywork. Class work includes the nature of the therapeutic relationship, personal boundaries, and the ethics of massage. The class will also include an introduction to the physiology of the muscles, connective tissue, neuromuscular interaction, and therapeutic touch. Students will learn the functional anatomy of the surface muscles and bony landmarks that help orient the practitioner while working.

Beginning massage and bodywork will focus on the fundamental techniques of Swedish massage and beginning deep tissue massage. The student will be able to perform a massage that promotes relaxation, relieves stress, and helps to alleviate common problems due to muscle strain and overuse. This class is designed for those curious about massage as a professional career choice.

This is an excellent opportunity for personal development as well as a great introduction into the world of professional massage therapy. Our goal is to show our students how much fun working with the body can be.

- 30 hours anatomy and physiology
- 50 hours technique: Swedish, deep tissue massage
- 10 hours therapeutic relationship and ethics of touch
- 10 hours pathology and contraindications to massage
- 25 hours In-Class Supervised Practice

Please refer to current schedule for class times and dates.

Textbook: Trail Guide to the Body
By: Andrew Biel

Students will learn:

- The nature of therapeutic touch in relation to massage.
- Proper draping methods to keep clients comfortable
- Addressing specific areas of the body with Swedish effleurage.
- The nature of flowing from one part of the body to the next.
Proper body mechanics relating to massage therapists.
- Ethical relationships within the massage therapy realm.
- Beginning business practices including marketing and SOAP notes.
- The basics of anatomy and physiology as relating to massage therapy