Massage school training courses in Chesapeake, VA (public, in-house or online)

Massage Therapy Class Training
Hands-on training includes:

Business and Ethics
Swedish Massage, Western Theory & History, Practice & Mechanisms of Health & Disease
Swedish Massage, Pre-Natal, Post-Natal and Infant, & Elder/Geriatric Massage
Eastern Theory and Practice
Energy & Non-traditional therapies, Wellness & CPR
Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release & Pin and Stretch
Neuromuscular/Trigger Point and Muscle Energy Techniques
Clinical and Sports Massage
Health and ...

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The Chinese Massage Therapy Program of the American Institute of Alternative Medicine is a 1052-hour curriculum designed to thoroughly prepare students for an entry-level career in therapeutic massage as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT). The State Medical Board of Ohio governs the scope of practice and licensing components of the program.

Chinese Massage Therapy is form of massage whose techniques focus on the energetics of the body or meridians. Chinese Massage Therapy utilizes soft t...

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The Western Massage Therapy Program of the American Institute of Alternative Medicine is a 750-hour curriculum designed to thoroughly prepare students for an entry level career in therapeutic massage as a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT). The State Medical Board of Ohio governs the scope of practice and licensing components of the program. The program can be completed in one academic year (9 months) consisting of 3 twelve week quarters of 21 hours of class a week for students on the accelerated ...

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Upon completion of this 4-week online program, you will be able to:
Explain the history and philosophy of aromatherapy.
Understand methods of administration, therapeutic uses, and contraindications the eight essential oils studied: Bergamot, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, and Pine.

Prepare and use blends for your massage clients.
Understand and apply safety procedures.

This course provides a general overview of the legal system, including criminal and civil law. An in depth review of the statutes and administrative rules that govern massage therapy in Ohio provided. The course will also provide a study of basic business principles as they apply to the massage therapist.
Quarters Offered:
Autumn Winter, Spring, Summer, (Distance Learning)
Credit Hours:
3 credit hours
Instructional Methods:
Lecture: 3 hours