Massage school training courses in Cedar Rapids, IA (public, in-house or online)

Our Massage Therapy program teaches you the most effective methods in stress management and pain relief through massage. The foundation of the program also promotes the psychological and physical health benefits of massage therapy.

From Swedish Massage to Eastern Shiatsu, you will learn a wide array of massage techniques that go above and beyond the basic shoulder rub technique. The deep tissue manipulations and touch therapies taught in the program give you a sound education in the heali...

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Massage school covers the following:
The Basics of Massage
Learning the Strokes
Massage Around the Body
Massage For All Occasions
Massage Benefits
Guidelines for Massage
Introduction to Western Massage
Full Body Western Massage
Contemporary Massage and Bodywork
Asian Bodywork

Graduates will be prepared to enter the field of Massage Therapy as entry-level therapists in a variety of professional work settings. After successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to take the certification exam offered by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB). Graduates will also be eligible for membership in the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

Objectives
Upon completion of the Massage Therapy program the s...

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The Massage Techniques Course is comprised of 11 comprehensive lessons. They are easy to follow, yet challenging and stimulating at the same time. Each lesson begins with a subject matter preview and objectives, an introductory note from your instructor and a vocabulary builder of new words and terms.

Next comes the reading assignment. Practice exercises help you check and review what you’ve learned. A demonstration video enhances your understanding of each technique. At the end of t...

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This program provides students with an understanding of the body and its functions, and teaches relevant massage techniques and therapeutic skills. These include, but are not limited to, specialized massage such as sports massage, therapeutic massage, neuromuscular therapy, and kinesiology. Skills for client-therapist relations, communication, and promotion complete this well-rounded degree that prepares the student for entry into massage career opportunities and to pursue national certification...

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