TPM 110 - Massage Techniques I (4)

fall, summer

Lecture: 3 hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.

This course serves as the initial training in massage therapy. Students will learn about self-care techniques, the history of massage as well as the benefits of massage. Swedish massage techniques and variations will be taught and developed into a sequence for a full body massage. Also, pathologies, pressure sensitivity, prenatal massage, and draping techniques will be covered.

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PCS: 1.2