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History of Massage Therapy:
A study of the Ancient, Middle Ages, Contemporary forms of massage
in comparison to Eastern and Western techniques, including the
development of various modalities: Swedish, Acupressure, Reflexology,
Craniosacral and Trager.
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Anatomy and Physiology:
Part 1: 65 Hours
Student is presented a survey and review of basic cell structure,
terminology and all systems of the body: Integument, skeletal,
muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, respiratory,
endocrine, nervous and reproductive. These systems are all discussed
relative to their significance to massage therapy and correlation to
individual health professionals. |
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Anatomy and Physiology:
Part II: 60 Hours
Myology and applied kinesiology – an in-depth study of the
skeletal-muscular systems including kinesiology of all body parts
illustrating the normal muscle movements providing an awareness and
understanding of the kinesthetic motions. As each area of the body is
studied, the cardiovascular, lymphatic and nervous systems are
incorporated into the overall function of the muscle movement and what
massage techniques are beneficial for relaxation of ailments of the
client.
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Pathology and Medical Massage:
50 Hours
Ailments, disorders and diseases of each system will be discussed as
they relate to the benefits of therapeutic massage. The medical,
sports, surgical, rehabilitative, geriatric and stress related areas
of massage will be emphasized as they relate to the health
professional. Specific attention will be given to medical conditions
of the skin, bones and muscles.
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Massage Theory and Practice:
285 Hours
This course provides the theory of massage therapy which includes the
benefits, types of massage techniques, hygiene,
contraindications, draping, and types of Swedish strokes including
effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration and compression. Students
are taught a 55 minute routine, provided on a JSG DVD and are
closely supervised and evaluated. The hands-on component is two
evenings; theory is two evenings, as well as clinics and off-site
affiliations. The focus of the massage course is designed for the
health professional or massage practitioner who seeks training related
to their health care practice or career. A medical emphasis will be
supported throughout the major part of the program. All areas of
concern will be addressed by examination of the muscles (mycology),
soft tissue, and postural considerations.
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Eastern Massage - Shiatsu and Acupressure:
20 Hours
In this Japanese form of acupressure, students learn the five-element theory, and meridians with indications and
contraindications for Shiatsu. Students will also learn Jin Shin Do theory, neck release & incorporate it into a full body massage.
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On-Site Chair Massage:
5 Hours
A study of the benefits, practice and uses of the corporate chair in
the workplace, office and hospitals emphasizing how a therapeutic
massage can be done on client/patient while fully clothed and seated.
A combination of Swedish and Oriental techniques are applied to the
head, neck, back and arms within an effective fifteen minutes
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Reflexology:
5 Hours
A history of reflexology, its uses and benefits of treatment of the
feet and hands identify the mapping of the body organs, senses,
spinal areas and glands. Reflexology has been shown to relate
therapeutically to each of the ten body zones by application of thumb
pressure to identified areas for relief of various ailments. Full
treatment will be studied
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Prenatal and Infant Massages:
5 Hours
A study of the specific techniques for each trimester and
contraindications during pregnancy will be covered. Infant massage
techniques and benefits will be discussed.
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Stone Therapy:
5 Hours
The use of heated sea stones as thermal agents, stone placement and
movement, identification of stone endangerment sites. The use of stones as a massage on the body zones: back, feet, hands, face, legs, an abdomen.
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Sports Massage and Deep Tissue:
5 Hours
Techniques in pre-and post-event care, evaluation of athletic injuries,
conditioning, post-event recovery massage emphasizing range of motion,
deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy will be covered.
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Geriatric and Terminally Ill Massage:
5 Hours
Massage to the elderly, frail, or terminally ill emphasizing contraindications will be
outlined and demonstrated. Care must be taken with this population.
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Hydrotherapy:
5 Hours
The use of water and various temperatures for therapy and
rehabilitation is important for health care professionals. Ice is an
important component of RICE for injury and repair.
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Lymph Drain:
5 Hours
The Vodder technique of draining the body of excess fluid, toxins and
wastes as well as stimulating the lymphatic system is an important
technique for health care professionals to use alone after surgery,
during terminal illness such as cancer or AIDS, or to incorporate in a
therapeutic full body massage.
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Aromatherapy:
5 Hours
The study of the essentials oils of flowers, bark, roots, leaves and
fruits that are used to stimulate, relax or balance the body during a
massage. Many oils are used for specific disease or ailment
treatment.
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Business Practice
10 Hours
Massage laws, insurance, advertising and
professional organizations will be outlined.
Ethics
11 hours
This class is designed teach the code of professional ethics as a massage therapist. |
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NCTMB Review:
5 Hours
This class is designed to prepare the student for the national board to qualify as a New Jersey massage therapist.
An in-depth review will be given using the NCTMB review book by Dr. J. Garofano.
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Practicum of Massage:
40-50 hours
The practicum encourages the graduate to continue to improve the
massage techniques offsite incorporating learning theories which
is an optional part of the program. Student insurance is recommended. All massage types are included: Swedish, Reflexology, Chair,
Prenatal, Lymph and Sports. 50 off-site massages are encouraged by
student.
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CPR is required for graduation
Register at the
Red Cross or
American Heart Association.
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