This program will prepare the graduate for licensure testing and subsequent employment as a licensed massage therapist.

DESCRIPTION:

Massage therapy is a rapidly growing career that offers a variety of opportunities and specialties. Massage Therapists use therapeutic techniques to massage soft tissues that have been affected by injury, illness, or stress. Students will learn to work with the muscles and their related tissues to relieve pain and discomfort. A variety of techniques will be studied including Swedish massage, hydrotherapy, sports massage, reflexology, chair massage, deep tissue massage, and more. Graduates will have the knowledge and experience needed to sit for the state licensing exam which will enable them to work in a variety of settings including spas, chiropractic offices, athletic clubs, or they may begin their own practice.