Swedish Basics
Along with being pleasurable and relaxing to experience, massage assists the body's natural regenerative capacity. Through massage, the body releases endorphins; pain and tension are lessened.
This 30 hour course covers:
- The muscular/skeletal system and the art of massage
- Strokes and massage techniques: Effleurage and petrissage
- Routine for a basic, relaxing full body massage
- Benefits, uses and contraindications for massage
- Specific treatments to release muscular tension
- Routines for relief of headaches, general ailments, aches & pains
- Basic case history procedures
Note:
To become a Registered Massage Therapist one needs to complete 2 years of full-time study and be licensed by the College of Massage Therapists.
Prerequisites:
Anatomy and Physiology
Instructor:
Virginia Hanspiker, R.M.T., Certified Aromatherapist, Reiki Master and Reflexologist To Register
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