XLMT 5983B Massage 5

Students will delve into crucial elements such as injury management, self-care practices, hydrotherapy, and diverse massage modalities, including acupressure, reflexology, and chair massage. Guest speakers from the local community are invited to provide valuable insights into their respective synergistic modalities. Students will learn to create tailored protocols for specific conditions. Throughout the course, we will emphasize the numerous benefits of massage therapy, such as pain reduction and stress relief.

Credits

1-40 hours

Prerequisite

XLMT 5975 and XLMT 5983A (may be taken concurrently)

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Enhance understanding of body mechanics

2. Learn self-care strategies

3. Explore various modalities

4. Develop treatment planning skills through massage protocols

5. Acquire more proficiency in body assessment

6. Utilize new massage techniques and tools