Massage Capstone
Massage Capstone prepares students to engage in research in the field. Students create a research topic, collect and analyze data, and compare their findings to the latest research on their topic. The course culminates with a research paper and presentation.
Massage Business Practice II
This course is designed to equip the student with the business skills needed to practice professionally, either as an independent massage practitioner or as an employee. The student will develop a business plan, marketing materials, and other products that have practice ‘real world’ value.
Clinical Internship II
Clinical Internship II, combined with MASS230W, fulfills the State of NH’s requirement that students have 125 hours of hands-on experience in approved programs of massage therapy. Students must arrange for their own massage sessions (schedule and clients). Eighty of those hours are to be completed in this internship. Students must fully document their independent work […]
Special Populations Massage III
Special Populations III students will learn about working with women specific conditions including pregnancy and postpartum as well as menstruation. Students will learn safe and effective techniques to work with women including abdominal massage therapy.
Massage Theory and Practice III
Massage Theory and Practice III will provide the students with the knowledge of the myofascial meridians of the body and learn fascial releasing techniques. Using previous knowledge of neuromuscular therapy and trigger point therapy the students will gain insight into stress patterns of the body and learn to release them accordingly.
Pathology for the Massage Therapist
MASS127W teaches students about pathological conditions of the musculoskeletal system and joints, as well as the pathological conditions of each anatomical system. The course covers communicable diseases and hygiene, as well as indications and contraindications of massage.
Special Populations Massage II
Special Populations II will introduce students to clients with chronic conditions, post-surgery and cancer. They will learn safe and effective techniques to work with these populations including manual lymphatic drainage.
Massage Theory and Practice II
Massage Theory and Practice II will provide the students with the skills to work clinically with the body. Neuromuscular and trigger point therapy will be taught and practiced to help students work with clients recovering from injuries.
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
In this course, you will be introduced to the ancient Japanese healing art of Shiatsu, a form of massage therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body to promote relaxation, relieve tension, and improve overall well-being. Students will learn about the history and principles of Shiatsu, including its roots in traditional Chinese […]
Massage Essentials
The Massage Essentials course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in the fundamental principles and techniques of massage therapy. This includes history of massage, professionalism, hygiene, self-care techniques and body mechanics.
Massage Therapy Rules and Ethics
This course focuses upon specific ethics of the profession of massage, as exemplified in various codes of ethics of major massage organizations and New Hampshire Rules and laws governing massage therapy and therapists.
Massage Theory and Practice I
Massage Theory and Practice I introduces students to the study of therapeutic massage. Students learn the history of massage and research the effects of massage therapy including indications, contraindications, universal precautions, health related issues, and wellness education. This course consists of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on treatment. During this course, the students learn with and practice […]