Great Lakes Therapeutic Massage

Program Overview

The Massage Therapist program offers a well-rounded curriculum that blends knowledge of therapeutic massage with the knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. The program focuses on practical experience offered in a fully equipped clinical setting and introduces a variety of specialized modalities, including Swedish massage, sports massage, shiatsu, neuromuscular techniques, and massage for special needs populations. The program also includes the business skills necessary for the student to enter the field as an independent practitioner. The program is designed for the student with little or no prior experience.

Course Outline

Career Success Strategies
Introduction to Massage Therapy
Medical Terminology Essentials
Anatomy & Physiology I
Ethics for Massage Therapy
Swedish Massage I

Anatomy & Physiology II
Myology I
Pathology for Massage Therapists
Swedish Massage II
Massage Modalities
Sports Massage

Kinesiology
Myology II
Nutrition and Safety
Neurologic Techniques in Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Clinic I
Massage Therapy Clinic II

Modalities for Special Needs Clients
Shiatsu
Massage Business Practices/Career Dev.
Massage Therapy Certification Review
Massage Therapy Clinic III
Massage Therapy Clinic IV

Certification Opportunities

The Massage Therapist program is designed to prepare the student for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). Passing this exam is part of the requirements for licensure and employment in Pennsylvania. Applicants to the Massage Therapist program who wish to relocate are encouraged to research out-of-state licensure requirements prior to enrolling. Students who wish to apply for licensure in New York and other states may require additional coursework.