Instruction in this program teaches you massage techniques so you
learn to assess and customize client's individual needs. At the Esthetic
Institute, we teach you a wide range of massage techniques. We also
teach you how to assess a client's individual needs and how to develop
a customized massage program to meet those needs. In this subject,
you will learn about Swedish massage, acupressure/shiatsu massage,
sports massage, massage for pregnant women, massage for people with
injuries, seated massage, foot reflexology, deep tissue massage, energy
massage, joint mobilization, rocking and shaking massage, professional
draping procedures, body mechanics for the therapist, and assessment
and customization of massage sessions. To be a good Massage Therapist,
you naturally need to know about the human body. Among other topics,
you will learn about the structure and function of the musculo -skeletal
system, including the origin, insertion, and action of muscles; range
of motion; postural analysis; and kinesiology
The
program will include:
o
Commitment to Professionalism: Belonging to a Professional Association,
Ethics, Insurance, Regulation
o Massage Preparation: Environment, Sanitation, Atmosphere, Attitude
o Record Keeping: Client Condition Analysis, Assessment Forms
o Client Preparation: Cleanliness, Positioning, Draping, Oils, Lotions
o Determine/identify ethical and unethical conduct
o Be aware of massage regulation locally and nationwide
o Exercise and Stress Management for the Massage Therapist
o Working with Special Populations
o Standard First Aid, Personal Safety
o History of Massage Techniques Basic Principles of Massage
o Demonstrate proper body mechanics
o Identify contraindications of massage
o Extensive Anatomy and Physiology (Cells, Tissues, Organs and the
11 Body Systems)
o Procedures for General Complete Body Massage
o Emotional and Mental Effects of Massage
o Demonstrate competent record -keeping skills
o Understand needs of special populations and how this affects massage
therapy practice
o Be aware of professional associations, publications and continuing
education alternatives that offer means of honing skills and staying
abreast of developments in the field
Every Body Loves a Massage! Massage
Therapy is a dynamic and rapidly growing profession. Did you know?
Consumers
visit massage therapists 114 million times each year.
A
total of 28% of adults say they had a massage in the
past five years, compared with 17% in 1997.
The
percentage of American adults receiving one or more massages from
a massage therapist in the previous year (18%) more than doubled
since 1997 (8%).
Among
people who had experienced severe back, neck or shoulder pain,
the rate of use of massage therapy increased from 14.6%
in 1996 to 19.4% in 1999.
Doctors
and consumers are turning more and more to massage as an adjunct
to regular health practices.
