Nature of the Work Therapeutic massage is the use of the hands to apply various scientific techniques to the soft tissues and muscular structure of the body. This program will instruct in Swedish Massage, the most common form of therapeutic massage.
Therapeutic massage is an excellent modality to assist clients to improve the quality of their life.
The foundation of massage is based on an understanding and sensitivity to the needs of both you, the therapist, and the client during treatment. The massage therapist must be able to respond to the moment and not just perform a set routine. Massage techniques are utilized as tools, or a medium through which the therapist becomes involved in another's life. The massage therapist must be able to be relaxed during the session, since therapeutic massage is a two-way flow of touch and response and any tension that the practitioner has may be transmitted to the client. Good posture, stances, and use of breathing are very important for the massage therapist in order to deliver a strong, flowing massage with a minimum of effort.