Advanced Massage Therapy - Meridian Institute

Advanced Massage Therapy from Meridian Institute is a Campus Certificate Massage Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Institution's purpose is provide students with superior level of massage techniques and prepare graduates to work as a massage technician in their private practice or in the offices of physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, etc. Advanced Massage Therapy Course Hygiene & Nutrition -Discussion of principles of health and prevention of diseases. Includes digestion, fasting and an overview of food components. Deep Tissue - Deep Tissue massage, or bodywork, includes a number of approaches to freeing the body's system of myofascial connective tissue through deep manipulation. Sport Massage - Sport massage uses a variety of techniques to help athletes maximize their physical potential. Pre-event massage is used to aid flexibility and prepares the muscles for exertion, and post-event massage is used to decrease the build up of lactic acid that can cause sore, inflexible and help prevent injury and speed recovery should an injury occur. Practical Swedish Massage- Basic and most widely taught massage pattern: includes use of oils and draping. Anatomy - The study of muscles, bones and joints; their location, insertion, attachment, structure and function. The class includes lectures and anatomical information with massage demonstration. Physiology-Includes the study of the structure, functions and interrelationships of body systems, Ethics-Concerns legal, ethical and sociological issues connected with massage therapy as a profession. History & Business Management - Introduces the history of massage and survey of bodywork today, plus business practices, public information,education, advertising, promotion and practitioner self-care. Therapeutic Terminology-Introduces basic principles necessary to facilitate the massage technician/client relationship including listening skills, verbal and non-verbal feedback beginning movement-body dynamics to teach the practitioner an awareness of his/her own body while giving a massage and stretch techniques to use before and after giving a massage . Acupressure - A study of healing therapy using specific treatment points on the body, without needles, to remove stress, blockage in the meridian's and to increase the flows of energy. Shiatsu- Shiatsu uses Oscillations-subtle rocking, swinging, lifting and dropping movements - to unlock joints and release muscle tension throughout the entire body. These important whole-body techniques will be an important added dimension to your existing treatment regimen, greatly enhancing your therapeutic effectiveness. Shiatsu oscillations covers evaluation procedures, development of palpitation skills, and one-hour full-body Oscillations session. Aromatherapy - The addition of essential oils carries massage beyond mere tissue manipulation. Besides enhancing sensual pleasure by introducing scent into the experience, essential oils have a variety of therapeutic purposes. Stone Massage - Stone massage is a form of bodywork that involves the application of heated or cooled stones (thermotherapy) to the body during deep tissue massage . The student will learn about the various types of stones, textures and body during deep tissue massage. The student will learn about the various types of stones, textures and shapes as well and the benefits and cautions related to stone therapy. In this module the student will learn methods that stimulate the circulatory system, soften and relax the muscles, help release toxins from the muscles, induce a state of deep relaxation to minimize stress, help relieve pain and muscle spasms, and create a feeling of peacefulness and spiritual well-being. Pregnancy Massage - Massage therapy during pregnancy is not intended to replace appropriate prenatal care. The main objective is to enlighten students to the importance of practicing the utmost care when treating pregnant clients. Students will be instructed to recognize contraindications and the importance of physician/therapist conferencing. Abdominal massage is highlighted, along with physical limitations. The student will also learn specific light and deep pressure massage, myofascial techniques, circulatory work, acupressure, reflexology, and other techniques to benefit pregnant women. Lymphatic Massage - Lymphatic Massage has been proven to be helpful for clients suffering from lack of energy, a sluggish immune system, emotional stress and depression, sports related injuries and cases where auxiliary lymph nodes have been removed. Lymphatic Massage is a profound technique to help increase the body's natural flow of lymph by increasing lymphatic circulation through the body's natural filtration systems View more details on Meridian Institute . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Massage Therapy courses.