MTPY 102 - Intermediate Massage Therapy, Theory, Techniques and Practice

5 Credits: (3 lecture, 4 lab)

Course Description
An overview of anatomy, palpation, and kinesiology. Discussions will continue covering the five basic Swedish massage strokes and their application to the entire body. This course will provide the student with an introduction of massage techniques for table and chair massages. Topics will include screening and interviewing clients, observation and consultation techniques. Students will be responsible for the set up and proper infection control and clean-up. An introductory discussion of the various massage associations will be covered. The course objectives are enhanced through varied learning experiences including lecture, laboratory, readings, and portfolio.

Prerequisite MTPY 101.Corequisite BIOL 132.

A. Apply the principles of anatomy, kinesiology, and palpation to massage strokes. 

B. Demonstrate the five basic Swedish massage strokes and their application to the entire body. 

C. Perform set-up and the positioning of the client on the massage chair. 

D. Perform set-up and the positioning of the client on the massage table. 

E. Demonstrate the ability to screen and interview clients. 

F.  Perform observation and consultation techniques.   

G. Demonstrate the proper infection control and clean-up of the working environment. 

H. Gather components of a personal portfolio. 

 

Content
A. Anatomy, palpation, kinesiology 

B. Five basic Swedish massage strokes and application 

C. Chair massage 

D. Table massage 

E. Screening and interviewing 

F. Observation and consultation techniques 

G. Infection control and sanitation  

H. Professional portfolio 

Student Evaluation
The student will be evaluated on written examinations, laboratory practicals, client forms and employment portfolio. 

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Dixon, Marian Wolfe. Myofascial Massage, Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007. 

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