Wholistic Massage Therapy

« MASSAGE THERAPY TRAINING PROGRAMS and CURRICULUM

WHOLISTIC MASSAGE CURRICULUM (650 hours)

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 (145 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 deep tissue, clinical, reflexology, acupressure, lymphatic, advanced Swedish, sports, pregnancy, spa therapies and chair. (WMT104)

Therapeutic Modalities (10 hours) Includes passive and active stretching, joint mobilization, exercise, hydrotherapy, application of heat and cold, and vibratory massage. (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)

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. (WMT108)

Integrative Bodywork (63 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 (22.5 hours) Using exercises designed to help student learn about energy in the body, students examine and work to manipulate the body's energy fow patterns. Topics include: Wholistic Energy Work, Tai Chi, Meditation, etc.  (WMT109)

Sensitivity (13.5 hours) Exercises cover the topics of trust, verbal and 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. (WMT110)

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 Essential Oil Therapy. (WMT111)