HLTK 1720 - MASSAGE THERAPY TECHNIQUES I

Institution:

Northern Wyoming Community College District

Subject:

Health Tech

Description:

This course is the first of a two-semester, hands- on technique series that provides the foundation skills for Massage Therapy. It comprehensively covers techniques and sequencing for Swedish Massage (SWM) (a basic approach to massage) and introduces neuromuscular massage (a more technical approach). The foundations of Swedish massage modality are taught with an emphasis on technique and development of palpation skills. Other modalities covered are energy work, chair massage, and hot stone.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sheridan.edu

Phone Number:

888-675-0505

Calendar System:

Semester

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