MT 2100 |
Massage Practicum |
MT 2110 |
Swedish Massage and Lymph Drainage |
MT 2120 |
Chair Massage |
MT 2130 |
Sports Massage and Therapeutic Stretching |
MT 2140 |
Reflexology |
MT 2150 |
Deep Tissue Massage and Applications |
MT 2180 |
Aromatherapy |
MT 2190 |
Hydrotherapy and Heat / Cold Therapy |
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Prerequuisite |
MT 2100 |
Massage Practicum |
60 |
MT2000, MT2010, MT2020, completed specific skill training module(s) required for performing the massage techniques specified for the client at the clinic |
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This is a massage internship course which provides students opportunities to apply knowledge they learn from the MT2000’s series courses and perform massage skills on customers or patients who visit Kingston University clinic under the direct supervision of the instructor or clinic supervisor. By exposing to the clinic environment, students get the first hand experience of carrying out the entire routine process in a professional setting, from the customer/patient encounter at the reception, communication and consultation, write up of SOAP notes, performing massage treatment, to keeping clinical records and maintaining treatment room ready for subsequent treatment session.
While enhancing their hands-on massage skills learned from the MT2000’s series courses during the practicum training, students also gain experience in working with a variety of body types and physical conditions. Through the entire course of therapy, they build up their confidence and competency in working with the general public.
Supervised practice hours for fulfilling massage practicum training at clinic are unpaid. |
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MT 2110 |
Swedish Massage and Lymph Drainage |
80 |
Complete or concurrent enrolled in MT 2000 or the equivalent |
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As the first course to start the skill training in the Massage Technician 600-hour program, the class will begin with an introduction to students on the history and benefits of massage therapy as the natural healing technique; contradictions of massage therapy; professional boundary and code of ethics; and communication skill training.
During the skill training, students will start by learning hygiene precautions and technique, self-care warm-up and stretching exercises such as yoga practice, the setup of rooms and table, draping of client during massage; bolstering technique; classic and fundamental strokes in Swedish Massage which covers effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibrations. Students will also learn the functions of the lymphatic and immune systems, and their roles in maintaining optimal health. It will introduce a treatment protocol for the front of the body, starting with hands-on therapy, to enhance the immune system functions, leading to tissue regeneration. |
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MT 2120 |
Chair Massage |
20 |
Complete or concurrent enrolled in MT 2000 or the equivalent |
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In addition to basic chair massage techniques for alleviating counter-productive tension found frequently in office and high stress situations, this class includes discussion of the benefits and the business of chair massage, selection of massage chairs, developing chair massage programs meeting time constraint and budget of clients, .and proper body mechanics to satisfy the needs of the client without tiring the therapist. |
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MT 2130 |
Sports Massage and Therapeutic Stretching |
70 |
MT 2000, MT 2010, MT 2020, and MT 2110 |
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Students will learn to use the knowledge and skill of massage therapy to prepare an athlete for competition with invigorating, stimulating massage and stretching techniques, and also to help improving an athlete’s performance. Subsequently, students will learn the best methods for jumpstarting the recovery of a post-event athlete, including breaking down lactic acid and cramp release. Techniques to help alleviate pain and discomfort of muscles group in rotator cuff are also covered.
Students will also learn various methods of facilitating stretching and self stretching techniques, assessment of tight muscles and restricting connective tissues. This is gentle, pain relieving work for the body. These stretching techniques may be incorporated in a Swedish/Deep Tissue massage and other massage modules. |
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MT 2140 |
Reflexology |
20 |
None |
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This class covers the history, principles and contraindications of Reflexology, and the theory of reflexes and zones. Students will study the anatomy of the foot, and learn thumb and finger techniques. Students will learn a relaxation technique and the practical application of the most important parts of the body found on the feet. |
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MT 2150 |
Deep Tissue Massage and Applications |
70 |
MT 2000, MT 2110 |
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Students are introduced to massage techniques that work on deeper layers of muscles in this course. Techniques to cover include Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Therapy and Trigger Points Release. Students will also learn methods of locating tender spots in tight muscles, which are often reasons related to headaches; aching shoulders, arms and legs; and certain autonomic phenomena so that proper massage techniques can be applied to help alleviate the pain. |
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MT 2180 |
Aromatherapy |
10 |
MT 2000 and MT 2010 |
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Students will learn the history and production of essential oils, how they are used today, contraindications, buying and storing, and a beginner’s guide to selecting and blending. |
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MT 2190 |
Hydrotherapy and heat / cold therapy |
4 |
MT 2000, MT 2010 and MT 2020 |
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Water, in its various forms, continues to be employed to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and can be used to add therapeutic value to massage therapy. This course concentrates on the external therapeutic use of water and the application of heated or cooled water for use in specific indications. Contraindications are also introduced in the discussion. |
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