TPM 100 - Introduction to Massage (1)

Prerequisite: None
fall, spring, summer

Lecture: One-half hour of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: One hour of lab per week.

This course will serve as an introduction to the basic principles and techniques of massage therapy. Students will learn the basic Swedish massage techniques and how to apply them to the back, arms, and legs. Basic anatomy and physiology of the major muscle groups, bony landmarks, contraindications will also be addressed.

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PCS: 1.2