MAS 102 - Massage Therapy Principles/Procedures 2

In the laboratory portion of the class, students practice advanced relaxation Swedish system techniques, relevant spa therapies, and seated massage techniques.  Students will be required to volunteer outside of scheduled class time.  This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Perform a professional therapeutic chair massage for a variety of duration.
2. Demonstrate safety, sanitation and hygiene precautions for clients of chair and table massage.
3. Document sessions utilizing medical terminology and abbreviations.
4. Describe contraindications to massage for a variety of modality interventions.
5. Develop a personalized business and marketing plan.
6. Create a professional website, business card and brochure.
7. Create a therapeutic blend of essential oils for use in a massage session.
8. Integrate related spa modalities into a therapeutic massage session.

1. Advanced Swedish massage techniques
2. Business accounting and bookkeeping relevant to massage
3. Business entities, practices and marketing techniques common to massage
4. Professional session documentation
5. Business plans for massage therapy
6. Chair massage
7. Legal and ethical responsibilities of the massage therapist
8. Employment and self-employment contracts and agreements
9. Professional and ethical communication
10. Professional insurance
11. Safety and hygiene practices
12. Spa-related therapies

• Communication
• Technological Competence

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