one flash of wisdom

"As one lamp serves to dispel a thousand years of darkness, so one flash of wisdom destroys ten thousand years of ignorance"

Hui-Neng

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Course Information

Classroom Instruction for Massage Technician I includes:

  • The benefits of massage, contraindications of massage, and basic Swedish strokes.
  • The origin and basic history of Massage
  • How to set up a massage room professionally (clean sheets, clean bathroom, clean hands, etc.)
  • Be introduced to body/mind connection, and how thoughts and emotions affect the body.
  • Be taught proper steps in order to obtain a license and how to use ethics in client/employer relationships.
  • Basic license laws for surrounding areas, the ethics of honoring established boundaries, discussion groups on sexual boundaries, and honoring the client/therapist relationship.
  • How to put together a professional resume, how to interview for work, and where to locate massage work.
  • Basic Swedish strokes and introduction to Reflexology treatment, Reiki treatment, Chair massage,  shiatsu, and basic Yoga and breathing techniques.
  • Skeleton system, superficial muscles and to locate organs and glands

 

Classroom Instruction for Massage Technician II includes:

  • Therapeutic massage techniques including specific strokes for releasing the neck, and shoulders, and for low back problems.
  • Application of hands-on techniques for working with pregnant and geriatric clients.
  • Learn the difference between soft tissue flexibility and joint mobility.
  • Introduction to deeper muscles and the origin and insertion of muscles and the tendon and ligament relationship.
  • Learn basic physiology of the body
  • Introduction to Oriental Arts and body mechanics including Yoga, Tai Chi, Thai, Sports and shiatsu massage.
  • Receive a Reiki Energy Attunement