MTP118 Medical Massage

This course introduces modalities, Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy (Neuromuscular Therapy) and other specific techniques with the purpose to address common conditions often seen by massage therapists.  Students will learn, through demonstration and hands on practice, the skills to deliver massages tailored for specific medical conditions. Students learn and practice how to communicate with physicians and the importance of educating patients/clients in the benefits of medical massage therapy. Students learn how to record patient progress through medical charting.

Prerequisite: MTP 113