There are many opportunities in the rapidly growing field of massage therapy. You could meet people and see exotic places working aboard a cruise ship, work in an elegant spa, or travel with professional athletes. For those who like to stay at home, local clinics, salons, day spas, fitness centers, and hospitals provide a base for building a practice. For the creative entrepreneur who likes to work with the public, the possibilities are endless.
The Massage Therapy Program curriculum develops knowledge and skills necessary for practicing massage therapy. Core courses emphasize massage therapy principles, ethics, business application, pathology, anatomy and physiology, 'SOAP' documentation, indication/contraindications, ergonomics, and kinesiology. Relaxation techniques cover breath work, meditation, and visualization. Massage modalities such as Swedish, neuromuscular, and sports massage are emphasized, in addition to hygiene practices, draping, and specific supplemental modalities such as aromatherapy and Tai chi. Psychology and interpersonal communication courses provide graduates with lifelong communication skills they can use in their professional careers and personal lives. We have an outstanding team of experts who present lectures on topics such as diseases of the skin and exercise physiology.
Facilities: Building A
Link: www.sheridan.edu/sc/academics/programs/massage