Massage Therapy 1

Instructors: Autumn Stuckey

Prerequisite: None / Course Length: 110 hours / Maximum Students: 16
Dates: January 5-22 2009(Mon - Thur; 3 weeks)

* Beginning June '09 we will only be offering Massage Therapy 1 as part of our massage programs, due to the upcoming changes in hours required by the state.

**Registration deadline of 1 weeks before starting date, otherwise course may be unavailable.**

Description: This course provides the foundation training necessary for a massage therapist to be professional and skilled for work in a spa environment or in private practice. Students will learn the history and benefits of massage as well as body mechanics and self care for a lasting career in massage. Students receive hands on massage practice using an integrated Swedish style massage with focus on assessing clients, quality of touch and movement with intention. Upon completion of this course the graduate will have the tools necessary to give a 60 minute therapeutic massage, with guidelines to help in being successful as a massage therapist.

Course Content by Subject (class hours):

Anatomy....................................................8 hrs
Massage Theory & History........................4 hrs
Business & Marketing...............................4 hrs
Professionalism & Ethics...........................3 hrs
Body Mechanics.........................................4 hrs
Massage Demonstration & Practice........74 hrs
Lab hours: Anatomy Coloringbook (10) & Ethics Book (3)
TOTAL HOURS.....................................110 hrs

Course Fees

Massage Therapy 1 Course............$1,150.00
Registration........................................$100.00
+ Materials*.........................................$100.00
TOTAL COST FOR COURSE.....$ 1,350.00 / PREPAY: 3 weeks $1,300 or 6 weeks $1,250

_{*Deposit of $675 required for registration, Total due upon 1st day of class (no discount given).}

Program Requirements for Certification of Massage Therapy 1
1. Attendance of 96 class hours and completion of 14 lab hours.
2. Tuition Paid in full.
3. Successful completion of final exam and practical exam.
Final:
Written exam with multiple choice, matching questions, and some written answers pertaining to
information covered during the course.
Practical Exam:
Students will do a one hour test massage on a volunteer chosen by the instructor.
Areas to be evaluated include:
*Timing- Complete full body massage in 1 hour
*Sensitivity - adjust pressure and speed according to client.
*Confidence - smoothness and transition
*Promptness- being on time and grounded
*Hygiene- clean and neat
*Professionalism - focus and rapport
*Technique- Body Mechanics & Draping

What are you waiting for....Your Future is in your hands.

**Now offering payment plans....see massage programs for details!!

Bamboo Garden School of Massage....707-962-0781