Myofascial Massage 

Myofascial Massage teaches how to massage the body's fascia which can be damaged by poor posture, injury, and inflammation and the resulting pressure on nerves, muscles, blood vessels, bones and organs by applying sustained pressure and specific movements to clients.  32 hrs

Manual Lymph Drainage (Basic) 

MLD is a precise technique designed to accelerate the normal functioning of the lymphatic system.  Therapeutic application of MLD cleanses the connective tissue of inflammatory materials and toxins, and enhances the immune system. This course of study will cover the history, principles and theory of the highly regarded Vodder system of manual lymph drainage.  Students will learn of the four basic techniques of manual lymph drainage and how to apply them to the whole body as a treatment to help clear the lymphatic pathways. 40 hrs

Manual Lymph Drainage Therapy  One 

Students will review the four basic movements, and learn additional special techniques for the joints, intra-oral, and deep abdominal work.  40 hrs

Deep Tissue

This course of classes includes deep muscle procedures. Posture, indications and contraindications will be discussed, as well as the superficial and deep musculature of the head and neck. Students will emerge with a working knowledge of the structure and function of specific body parts. 

Head and Neck  18 hrs

Upper Extremities  18 hrs

Lower Extremities 18 hrs

Spine 18 hrs

Advanced Palpatory, Anatomy and Kineseology Series 

Students review the Anatomy covered in Basic then guided through additional focus on muscles relating to the area being introduced during each phase of continued study.  The course will also cover an in-depth study of Systems Anatomy, whereby students are taught about the Nervous, Cardiac, Respiratory, Digestive, Circulatory, Skeletal, Integumentary, Muscular, Endocrine, Excretory and Reproductive System.  

Advanced Pathology Series 

As an introduction to the theories and mechanisms of disease, this course focuses on the pathological conditions most likely to be encountered in a massage therapy practice. Special attention will be given to precautions, contraindications and indications for massage sessions when working with massage clients exhibiting specific conditions. When and how it is appropriate to refer clients to other health care practitioners will be included