Description
Students are introduced to the theory and history of massage. Swedish massage, as synthesized by Pehr Henrik Ling, stands as the foundation for modern Western massage, and students will learn to use the basic Swedish techniques of effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration, tapotement and Swedish movements/gymnastics, individually and in combination to create a full-body massage. Students will be taught proper body mechanics, draping methods, indications and contraindications for massage, introductory evaluative techniques, charting, and SOAP method note taking. In addition to class sessions, students are required to engage in practice massage sessions outside of scheduled class hours.