Students receive in-depth study on the musculoskeletal system and various other body systems and anatomical terminology with an emphasis on pertinence to massage therapy. Examines historical, societal and personal views surrounding appropriate and respectable behavior in professions that cross the normal boundaries of touch. In-depth study of legal and professional implications of using touch in the profession.
Students explore their own history of touch through an autobiography and journal.
Students will be able to communicate with clients and health care professionals intelligently and accurately about disease and its response to massage therapy. MST 201 Gives students a specific holistic approach to bodywork that is designed to achieve quick relief and long-lasting results for people in pain. Nutrition and wellness are important components. MST 201 Introduces various methods and techniques of deep-tissue massage. Students practice in a clinical setting under supervision of certified instructors.