Programs

Massage Therapy Continuing Education

Below are the list of upcoming courses, including descriptions and pricing.

For Course Availability, please call 215-699-5700 or click here to contact us.

 

Trigger Point Therapy

Students will review the work of Janet Travell, M.D. and Clair Davies.  Students will understand the concept of referred pain, read trigger point charts, practice finding, isolating and treating trigger points using tri-phase ischemic compression and unidirectional stripping.

15 CE Hours

Cost: $285.00

Textbook (Optional): $30.00

Required for class: 1 set twin sheets, 1 large bath towel, 2 smaller hand towels

 

Medical Massage

Students will review the theory and treatment protocol for the following medical conditions: Fibromyalgia, Shin Splints, Spasms & Cramps, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Herniated Disc, Sciatica, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. Students will be trained to utilize hydrotherapy in the practice of medical massage: Fomentation, Contrast Therapy using a hydrocollator and ice therapy.

15 CE Hours

Cost: $285.00

Textbook (Optional): $78.00

Required for class: 1 set twin sheets, 1 large bath towel, 4 smaller hand towels

 

Introduction to Aromatherapy & Hot Stone Massage

History of Aromatherapy; Benefits of Essential Oils; Frequencies of Essential Oils, Low- physical, Middle-emotional, High-spiritual;  Essential Oil Chemical Constituents and their benefits, Terpenes, Esters, Aldehydes, Ketones, Alchols, Phenols, Oxides; The Art of Blending; Methods of Application; General Precautions;  Sources of Essential Oils and Purity Factors; Create aromatherapy blend (general or therapeutic) to be used in a hot stone massage treatment.

10 CE Hours

Cost: $190.00

Required for class: 1 set twin sheets, 1 large bath towel, 4 smaller hand towels

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