The 15 CE hour deep tissue massage home study course will introduce you to the theory and practice of deep tissue massage. This course will explain valuable deep tissue principles such as the definition of deep tissue massage, client positioning, ergonomics, anatomy, and contraindications to deep tissue massage. The text outlines step-by-step basic deep tissue strokes. And more than one hour of online video clips are included demonstrating deep tissue techniques. This course is great for any therapist looking to further their knowledge in the art of deep tissue massage!
Sports Massage
The 20 CE hour Sports Massage home study course will introduce you to the theories and principles of pre-, inter- and post- event sports massage. It will define what sports massage is, physiological principles that govern sports massage, and will explain different injuries suffered by athletes. This course will also provide information on sports psychology, stretching, diet, and contraindications. The course includes both a textbook and DVD. The DVD demonstrates general sports massage techniques as well as techniques to use on common injuries suffered by athletes.
Hot Stone Massage
Have you ever wanted to learn hot and cold stone massage? The comprehensive 15 CE hour Hot Stone Massage course will teach you just that! This course will present the basics of hot and cold stone massage including benefits, contraindications, set up, and how to use stones during massage therapy. Not only will learning hot and cold stone massage help you build your clientele and your list of services, it will extend the lifetime of your career by saving your hands from overuse.
Prenatal Massage
Expand your knowledge of prenatal, labor, and postpartum massage in this Pregnancy Massage home study course. The 16 CE hour course will introduce you to pregnancy massage, providing valuable information on the physiology of pregnancy, benefits and contraindications to pregnancy massage, and basic massage techniques to treat the common discomforts of pregnancy. This course will cover every topic of pregnancy including preconception support, the prenatal period, labor, and the postpartum period. It will also discuss marketing strategies to improve your practice. A DVD is included demonstrating beneficial pregnancy massage techniques. This course is a great addition to any massage therapist's list of services!
Thai Massage
Medical Massage
Print textbook NOW available! The 18 CE hour Medical Massage Therapy home study course will present you with fundamental principles for assessing and treating common musculoskeletal conditions with outcome-based massage therapy. You'll not only be presented with the broadly recognized signs and symptoms, indications and contraindications for each condition, but also how to create a personalized outcome-based massage therapy plan for clients.
Aromatherapy Massage
Reflexology Massage
Craniosacral Massage
Shiatsu Massage
Neuromuscular Therapy
In this advanced 20 CE hour Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) home study course you will be introduced to NMT and its related theories/modalities. NMT is a form of bodywork which can be used to assess and treat clients of all ages. Information on both the American and European NMT versions is discussed. The textbook uses advanced terminology and is recommended for (but not limited to) therapists with a background in anatomy and medical terminology. This course outlines many treatment options available along with neuromuscular therapy, such as myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, positional release techniques, and trigger point therapy. It also explains, in depth, the origins of dysfunction in the body and commonly associated pain patterns. This course includes website access with technique demonstrations.
The 15 CE hour Applied Kinesiology course introduces the theory and practice of an assessment and treatment method called Applied Kinesiology (AK) which uses manual muscle testing to determine the state of balance in the body. Muscle testing is a standard medical assessment technique and is used to help identify structural problems and imbalances in the body that can be resolved using manual therapy techniques. To perform the AK muscle test, the examiner provides isometric resistance while the patient maximally contracts the chosen muscle. Then the examiner applies a bit more pressure. If the client cannot resist this extra pressure, the muscle "tests weak," indicating a problem or imbalance that needs to be resolved. Thirty-three muscles tests for different areas of the body are described as well as correction techniques for areas of weakness. Correction techniques for imbalances are explained in detail. Theory and techniques are all illustrated with instructional photos and explanations. This is an excellent course for massage therapists looking to learn about how Applied Kinesiology muscle testing and correction methods can benefit their practice!
Myofascial Therapy
Learn the unique art of myofascial release in this 16 CE hour course! The Myofascial Release home study course will introduce you to the principles and practice of myofascial release and related theories such as gait analysis and Anatomy Trains Lines. This course will discuss the integral network of myofascia that is present in every human’s body as well as anatomy of the muscular system. It will present myofascial release techniques for the entire body and will outline benefits, indications, and contraindications to myofascial release. This course includes both a textbook and a DVD which presents more than 2 hours of techniques; a great addition to any massage therapist's list of services!
Applied Kinesiology
Applied Kinesiology textbook, by Robert Frost, PhD, guide with instructions, exam of 75 questions, course evaluation, certificate of achievement upon completion, and unlimited phone support for any of your questions.
Acupressure
Acupuncture
I liked that I had to read the book in order to take the class. I am in grad school for acupuncture so it was a great review for me with eastern medicine. - M. Chiappone