MASS 140 - Massage Technique III

Institution:

Spokane Falls Community College

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Description:

Students integrate the skills learned in Massage Technique I and II and add more advanced bodywork study. Students become proficient in building a full hour session with a client. Students learn a whole body approach to utilize stretching and unwinding techniques, as well as more advanced palpation methods. Continued and advanced study of injury assessment, evaluation and treatment, and postural analysis is pursued. Included are modules featuring pregnancy massage and on-site chair bodywork. Students also become acquainted with the study of lymphatic drainage massage technique and learn basic massage therapy work for cancer patients. Prerequisite: HED 109, MASS 130, 132, 134, 136, 138. (SCC)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spokanefalls.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 533-3500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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