Students who want to develop skills to use at home can enroll in the Level I Massage Therapy Class (see Course Description for details.) This class lays the foundation for practicing massage, providing an overview of the musculoskeletal system, Swedish massage techniques, Shiatsu energy work and introductory pathology. Students learn a full body relaxation massage, proper body mechanics, Shiatsu and contraindications for relaxation massage.
The class is 90 hours, meeting for 15 weeks, 3 weekly hours of instruction and 45 hours of supervised practice.