Massage Therapy school training courses in Davenport, 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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Q: How many Hours?
A: Iowa - 625 Hours/20 Credits

Fact: Massage Therapy is the fastest growing part of the wellness industry.

Q: What will I learn?
A: Swedish, Full Body & On Site Chair Massages. Anatomy & Physiology. State Law, State & National Board Exams. Sanitation & Sterilization. Strategies of success, Business Development & Customer Service. Reflexology, Touch Therapy, Spa Training, as well as intro to Child, Pre-Natal, & Sports Massage.

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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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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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This program teaches the necessary skills for applications and treatment goals of muscular and general relaxation, stress reduction, pain management, recovery from injury, health promotion, education, and body awareness. The successful practitioner must, therefore, be proficient at more than a simple massage; he or she must understand the body and its functions, master a variety of techniques, and hone such skills as client assessment, communication, and self-evaluation. Upon completion of this ...

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