Massage Therapists help others to stay fit physically, mentally and emotionally by massaging areas of the body such as the back, neck, limbs, head and feet. Massage Therapists manipulate soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, using techniques such as Swedish Massage, Reflexology, Sports Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) techniques, and Travel Trigger Point Therapy.
Graduates of our programs integrate manual massage techniques to positively contribute to the well being of the client in a safe and skillful manner.
The
Massage Therapy Certificate program exceeds the
minimum requirement of 600 technical hours of study required for accreditation
by the American Massage Therapy Association Commission on Massage Therapy
Accreditation and 600 hours of study for state licensure required in
surrounding states.
The Clinical Sports Massage Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree program builds upon the Massage Therapy Certificate program. Graduates perform thorough patient assessments and develop care plans based on assessments. Students implement care plans using carefully selected techniques for the given disorders, including recommended exercises to the client. Clinical Sports Massage techniques include, but are not limited to, friction therapy, trigger point therapy, active and passive engagement techniques, scraping techniques, fascial release techniques, manual lymphatic drainage and advanced stretching modalities.
The Clinical Sports Massage Certificate program builds on basic foundational massage therapy skills and is designed for massage therapists who have graduated from a 600 hour or more program. Graduates of the Clinical Sports Massage Certificate program perform thorough patient assessments and develop care plans based on assessments. Students implement care plans utilizing carefully selected techniques for the given disorders, including recommended exercises for the client. Clinical Sports Massage techniques include, but are not limited to, friction therapy, trigger point therapy, active and passive engagement techniques, scraping technique, cupping with drag, fascial release techniques, manual lymphatic drainage and advanced stretching modalities.
Program Delivery Methods
Hybrid, online and traditional in-class courses on Saint Paul College campus, St. Paul, MN
