Wholistic Massage Therapy

« MASSAGE THERAPY TRAINING PROGRAMS

Anatomy and Physiology I (100 hours) An in depth study of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems of the body. Students learn to identify muscle groups and their attachment to bones, and study the kinesiology of human movement. (WMT101)

Anatomy and Physiology II (80 hours) The anatomy and physiology of all other organ systems including cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, immune, reproductive, etc. are studied. Emphasis is placed on how each of these organs systems works to create and maintain balance in the body. (WMT102)

Massage I (60 hours) Students are introduced to the fundamentals of massage including draping, indications and contraindications, oils and lotions, and the therapist/client relationship. Swedish massage techniques are taught and practiced in preparation for students to begin working in their Student Intern Clinic. (WMT103)

Massage II (120 hours) An in depth study of techniques used to massage specific muscle groups and body segments, and to address specific orthopedic conditions is presented. In addition, specialty massage modalities are taught including advanced Swedish, clinical, reflexology, acupressure, lymphatic, deep tissue, sports, trigger point, pregnancy, spa therapies and chair. (WMT104)

Therapeutic Modalities (20 hours) A variety of therapeutic modalities including passive stretching, joint mobilization, active stretching, exercise, hydrotherapy, application of heat and cold, electrical modalities, ultrasound, and vibratory massage are studied, practiced and experienced by each student. (WMT105)

Wholistic Health for the Massage Therapist (42 hours) This signature class presents the principles of wholistic health.  Included are a variety of topics such as “Juicing and Raw Foods”, “Cleansing”, “Food Combining”, “Meditation”, “Group and Personal Dynamics”, “Concept Group”, “Nutraceuticals”, etc. As students incorporate these practices and principles into their lives, they experience greater personal wellness and an enhanced ability to provide healing energy to others. (WMT106)

Business I (20 hours) Provides instruction on how to build and maintain a Wholistic Massage Therapy practice. Students learn basic marketing skills, how to set up a practice, creating a business plan, career options and more. Legal and ethical aspects of practicing massage therapy are presented. (WMT107)

Community First-aid and Safety (8 hours) This course provides the practical instruction in both first-aid and CPR and will be scheduled outside the regular class time. (WMT108)

Student Intern Clinic (50 hours) Students participate in all aspect of running a wholistic massage clinic including bookkeeping and record keeping, scheduling, maintaining linens and massage oils, and preparation of massage and business forms. Indications and contraindications to massage are discussed; and hygiene principles are practiced. (WMT109)

Integrative Bodywork (70 hours) Students experience classroom exercises that increase both self-awareness and and sensitivity to those around them. These classes allow students to experiment with their own intuitive healing power while integrating the first five hundred hours of their Wholistic Massage Therapy training. Classes include specially designed experiential exercises followed by discussion. Each exercise and discussion is followed by massage sessions where students integrate the principles learned. The seventy hours include the following:

Energy (26.5 hours) Using exercises designed to help student learn about energy in the body, students examine and work to manipulate the body’s energy flow patterns. Topics include: Wholistic Energy Work, Polarity, Reiki, Shiatsu, T’ai Chi, etc.  (WMT110)

Sensitivity (16.5 hours) Exercises cover the topics of trust, verbal/non-verbal communication, touch and reflection. As students become aware of their own needs and sensitivities, they are better able to tune into the needs and sensitivities of their clients. (WMT111)

Release (27 hours) Students gain awareness of how and where restriction in held in the body. Stress, anger, and emotional pain are discussed as they relate to “health versus dis-ease”. The basis for the creation of restriction and the importance of identifying and releasing restrictions are presented. Bodywork techniques used to “release” restriction include Myfascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy and Feldenkrais movement lessons. (WMT112)