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In this hands-on class you will develop the foundational skills for becoming a successful massage therapist. Palpation exercises, massage techniques, biomechanics, massage table set up, and professional draping procedures are key topics you will discuss and extensively practice. Led by an...

You will be introduced to the professional and legal responsibilities of the massage therapy profession. Through group work and role-playing sessions important topics explored will include personal and professional boundaries, consent to treatment and communication skills. At the end of this course...

A complement to your Anatomy and Physiology 1, this is a self-directed lab course that will make use of the anatomical models to facilitate your learning. Human Kinetics students will be on-hand to offer assistance. At the end of this course you will have a firm grasp of the muscles, bones and...

In this course you will learn the origin, insertion, actions of 71 muscles in the human body. The course focuses on the more superficial muscles of the body.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Diploma in Registered Massage Therapy.

You will continue your studies in human physiology as the Anatomy and Physiology series continues. Systems studied include the nervous, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, digestive and urinary systems. At the end of this course you will be able to describe the general physiology of the above body...

You will be scheduled either in-house or at outreach locations to provide student massage directly to members of the general public. Under the supervision of a qualified Registered Massage Therapist you will work one on one with ‘clients’ to provide general relaxation massage sessions.Registration...

Held off campus in a private dissection laboratory you will have an opportunity to view the gross anatomy of the human body and look at pro-sectioned regions of a cadaver. You will be able to view in depth the connective tissues of the body including muscles, joints, tendons, and fascia; and observe...

You are introduced to additional manual skills such as trigger point therapy, neuromuscular techniques and myofascial release. You will spend a considerable amount of time practicing, and integrating these new skills into a massage session. At the end of this course you would be able to describe and...

This class will explore the deeper muscles of the hands, feet and back, as well as the muscles of facial expression and mastication. Using various anatomical models and with specific palpation exercises you will be able to locate and identify these structures on the body. At the end of this course...

Pathology describes the disease process; what happens when normal physiology is disrupted. This course will discuss topics such as signs and symptoms of inflammation, the immune response and fluid disorders. At the end of this course you will have a better understanding of how the body is able to...