Courses

Kinesiology

The focus is on the fundamentals of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system as it relates to movement, posture, health and massage. Basic anatomy is integrated and applied to postural and palpatory assessment, movement analysis and range of motion assessment.

Anatomy and Physiology

This course is designed to give the students a comprehensive overview of the basic structure and function of the body's major systems as it applies to massage therapy.

Pathology

Students will learn general terminology and classification of pathology, disease injury and related conditions. They will also learn the body systems function and dysfunction as it relates to health and disease along with indications and contraindications for commonly occurring pathologies for massage.

Massage Theory and Practice

This extensive course covers several techniques of massage therapy including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Craniosacral, Pregnancy, Sports, Trigger Point Therapy, Reiki, Manual Lymph Drainage along with treatment of injury and chronic disorders. Upon completion of this course, the students will have the skills to give an effective massage appropriate to the needs of each individual client.

Business

Through lecture, guest speakers, handouts, student interaction and projects; this course is designed to assist the student in developing a successful massage practice. They will learn ethics and professionalism, professional boundaries, effective communication skills, client management, record keeping, marketing, resumes and interview skills. They will also learn billing procedures along with basic accounting.

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We are now offering a professional clinic with our licensed graduates.

Student Clinic
Students are required to perform student clinic massages in order to improve their skills as well as learn how to work on different body types and personalities. This professional clinical setting is a great way for students to gain experience working with a variety of clientele with instructor supervision and support.

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Unique Styles of Teaching
Massage Connection will combine unique styles of teaching and policy that enhances the students and faculty’s ability to work as a team. Each student will be approached as an individual without the assumption that one form or style of instruction can accomplish every student’s goals. Massage Connection will focus on the scientific knowledge of the body, a variety of advanced massage techniques, communication skills and business practices to create an optimally effective massage therapist. The educational process will be both productive as well as enjoyable. Successful practitioners will be the schools greatest accomplishment.

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The Facts About Massage
The public interest and use of massage and bodywork continues to increase every year.
Consumers spend between $4 and $6 billion annually on visits to massage therapists.
54% of primary care physicians and family practitioners say they would encourage their patients to pursue massage and bodywork therapy as a compliment to medical treatments..

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