MASS 221 - Massage Modalities

4 Credit(s).

Introduces key massage and bodywork modalities and explores the history and principles of these techniques. This course provides students of Massage Therapy with a fundamental understanding of popular modalities to enhance their palpation and treatment skills and to lay the foundation for further education in specialized areas of study. Students are prepared to work with oncology and medical-surgical patients. A supervised laboratory practice of selected techniques is included. Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): MASS 220 or Consent of the Program Director.