A massage therapy course is an organized educational program that teaches persons the practices, principles, and ethics of therapeutic massage. These courses often provide teaching in:
Anatomy and physiology are the study of the muscular, skeletal, and neurological systems of the human body.
Massage Techniques: Learn different techniques like Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, and trigger point therapy.
Pathology: Identifying conditions that may benefit or contraindicate massage therapy.
Professional Ethics and Communication: Ensuring polite client interactions while upholding professional standards.
Business Practices: The fundamentals of establishing and operating a massage therapy practice.
Hands-On Training: Supervised practice to improve massage technique and confidence.
