Deep Tissue Massage I (65 hours)
Direct Two-Handed Access

This Intermediate Bodywork course moves beyond the basics of massage and deepens the students understanding of anatomy and deep tissue massage. Students will explore the detailed anatomy of muscle layers and joint function. The emphasis will be on learning noninvasive, advanced deep tissue techniques, with special attention paid to body mechanics. The student will be prepared to do direct deep tissue massage, understand anatomy, and develop skills to address many common myofascial problems.

- 20 hours anatomy, physiology, kinesiology
- 20 hours of technique in direct deep tissue bodywork
- 10 hours of pathology
- 15 hours supervised practice

Deep Tissue I will explore the basics of appropriate contact and touch. We will focus mainly on major muscle groups in both the upper and lower parts of the body.