Massage Therapy
If you are looking for an exciting, rewarding career where you can help and care for other people, then look no further. ATI is proud to offer state-of-the-art training in massage therapy and body work techniques.
Your Privacy Is Important To Us
We are excited to provide you career training information! Your information will only be used by ATI Enterprises. We do not sell your information to other parties. By filling out this form and providing your phone number(s), you grant us permission to contact you via prerecorded/artificial voice or text messages and/or automatic telephone dialing systems so that we may deliver you the requested information you are seeking. You further agree that we may contact you using your mobile telephone number, if provided, even if that may result in charges to you.|
Massage Therapy (DSHS license #MS1024)
500 Hour Program Details Students who complete this 500 hour program are eligible to sit for the State Licensure exam (MBlex).
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy (50 hours) is the study of the structure of the human body including the following areas: bones, joints, muscles, skin, blood, blood vessels, cells, tissues, membranes, heart, brain, spinal cord, nerves, glands, hormones, and the lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Physiology (25 hours) is the study of the normal vital processes of the human body including the processes of cells, tissues, and organs including the contractibility of muscle tissue; coordination through the nervous system; digestion; circulatory; reproduction; and secretions.
The study of movement of the body, and the related muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and joints. Kinesiology is an important means for therapists to understand the mechanics of how we move our bodies, and how to apply these principles in helping clients with muscular imbalance and impediments to proper and free movement.
The study of disease. This course covers the scientific basis of the nature, causes, development and consequences of many diseases and conditions, both common and rare. Infectious agents and proper ways of dealing with them are studied in detail. Students will learn how to approach specific conditions which may be contraindicated for massage, as well as precautions to take for sanitizing before and after sessions with clients who may have contagious conditions.
The study of the soft tissue manipulation by hand, utilizing such techniques as, effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (percussion), compression, vibration, friction, nerve stroke and the passive and active joint movements, exercises, and nonspecific stretches for the purpose of body massage.
The course is a study of generally accepted methods of external application of water for its mechanical, thermal, or chemical effect. Students will learn the benefits and indicators for the therapeutic use of water in all its forms: liquid, solid, and vapor. This course also includes an introduction to frictions, baths, showers (Vichy), wraps and aromatherapy.
The study of recognized methods of sanitation and cleanliness including prophylaxis or disease prevention as applied to massage therapy services and current knowledge of elements affecting a healthy life style.
This comprehensive course focuses on in-depth information important to beginning and building their own practice such as research, business planning, and marketing strategies. The course also covers current massage employment trends and other topics helpful for job-seeking in today’s market. An additional 2 hours of ethics is included, as required for National Certification.
A program of study supervised by a Massage Therapy Instructor in which the student intern, functioning as a massage therapist, receives a minimum of forty (40) hours of “hands-on experience” providing massages to the general public.
|
