Therapy (MAS) and pathologies of the different body systems to help the student make informed decisions as to the MAS 101 Introduction to Massage Therapy appropriate application of massage therapy. 3 Hours MAS 105 Massage Therapy II Prerequisites: None 5 Hours 3 hours (3-0) Prerequisites: MAS 101, MAS 102, MAS 103, with a This course introduces the student to the many grade of “C” or higher cultural histories of massage and the theories 8 hours weekly (2-6) behind the various techniques they will be applying, including traditional Western (Swedish) massage, Students will be instructed in advanced massage Oriental Theory, Relexology, and . It will also therapy techniques and appropriate applications cover the benefits and effects of massage, clinical including Shiatsu, deep tissue, neuromuscular applications of massage, endangerment sites, technique (NMT), sports massage, cautions, and contraindications. There will be a brief and others. There will be continued instruction in introduction to business. Tai Chi, body mechanics and professional communication. Practice occurs in a supervised lab MAS 102 Massage Therapy I setting. 5 Hours MAS 106 Advanced Massage Therapy Prerequisites: None 3 Hours 8 hours weekly (2-6) Prerequisites: MAS 101, MAS 102, MAS 103 Students are introduced to the fundamentals of 3 hours weekly (3-0) applied massage, including Swedish massage techniques, draping, and appropriate oils and This course will explore theories behind the various lotions. Areas of emphasis include ethics, client advanced techniques in the field of massage such intakes, privacy regulations, techniques for as Oriental theory, deep tissue, NMT, energy work, beginning client assessments. Tai Chi and proper , and others. It will also cover the body mechanics are taught for the health and safety business side of the massage profession including of the practitioner. This course also includes training marketing and bookkeeping. in on-site seated massage, introductions to Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT), deep tissue, sports, MAS 107 Massage Clinic & Shiatsu. 4 Hours

MAS 103 Body Anatomy for Massage Therapy Prerequisites: MAS 101, MAS 102, MAS 103 and 5 Hours CPR Certification 8 hours weekly (0-8) Prerequisites: None 5 hours weekly (5-0) This course provides the massage student with the opportunity to work in the clinical setting and in This course is a detailed study of the muscles, several on-site locations with supervised practice. bones, and tissues of human anatomy as they Meeting times will vary. pertain to massage therapy. Emphasis is on learning the identification, origin, insertion, and MAS 108 Massage Therapy Clinic Practice actions of the muscles. 1.5 Hours

MAS 104 Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Prerequisites: MAS 101, MAS 102, MAS 103, BIO 5 Hours 105, and CPR Certification 3 hours weekly (0-3) Prerequisites: MAS 101, MAS 102, MAS 103 5 hours weekly (5-0) This course allows the massage student to gain additional experience in the clinical setting, with an This course will continue with a detailed study of emphasis on postural assessment, injury evaluation, muscles, bones, and tissues as they pertain to and therapeutic exercise recommendations to be therapeutic massage with emphasis on the origin, provided for clinic clients. insertion and action of muscles, including synergists and antagonists. It will also address the physiology