These courses seek to establish an understanding of the body that illuminates internal experience rather than only giving abstract data to be memorized. Discussions include the physiology of muscle pathology, preventative health maintenance, and an introduction to the principles of nutrition. Emphasis is also given to the physiology of emotional experience and the role of the body-mind connection the maintenance of chronic tension. Kinesiology is the study of muscle and bone groups that act together to create movement. Intensive study, lecture and demonstration of topics in Myology are directly related to the practice of massage and the insights of scientific study.
Students learn to apply their knowledge through palpation, experimentation and massage application.
Pathology for Massage Therapists is approached, not as a discrete course, but as integral to the full curriculum. Continuing Education Workshops Continuing education classes will be announced as they are scheduled. At the present time, we are offering evening and weekend workshops and a variety of advanced trainings throughout the year.