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Massage Therapy - Atlanta DeKalb
Program Info
Massage Therapy Program
The massage field has simply exploded in the last decade, increasing the demand for qualified massage practitioners. As massage becomes more and more mainstream with traditional healthcare, the demand for massage practitioners will continue to rise.
The Massage Therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of health care settings. You will gain in-depth educational skills that increase your knowledge and develop specialized techniques of massage.
A balance of academic knowledge, technical expertise, clinical skills and manual dexterity can provide you with a competitive advantage in the massage career field. You will acquire a solid base of knowledge through instruction and hands-on training in our well-rounded curriculum.
Massage Therapy Class Training
You’ll receive massage training in the following areas:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Kinesiology
- Swedish Full-body Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Advanced Massage Techniques
- Seated Massage (Chair Massage Techniques)
- Positioning
- Draping
- Screening Techniques
- Record Keeping
Massage Therapy Career Opportunities
The demand for massage is growing and will continue to grow as it becomes more and more intertwined with the mainstream medical community. More people are being referred to massage practitioners to recover from injuries and muscle and joint related medical problems.
You will have the practical experience to obtain employment as a massage therapist in a number of health care settings, including:
- Medical and Rehabilitation Clinics
- Hospitals
- Doctors' Offices
- Health Spas
- Fitness Centers
- Sports Organizations
- Tourist Destinations
- Cruise Ships
