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