Massage Therapy
Diploma Program – 1300 Hours
Students entering this program are graduates of our Swedish Relaxation Massage Certificate program, or a program equivalent to it, as some students may have been practicing for sometime.
This program is held over a period of 44 weeks. It includes 11 weekends of classroom study of practical skills and lectures, a home study and practicum component.
This Diploma program provides the student with an opportunity to learn deep tissue massage, fascia release, stretching, history taking, orthopedic assessment and treatment of pathologies of the entire musculoskeletal system. These skills provide the ability to treat whiplash, headaches, low back pain, and many other conditions normally treated by highly qualified Massage Therapists. They also learn how to work closely with other healthcare professionals such as Medical Doctors, Chiropractors, and Physiotherapists With the cutbacks to the healthcare system many employers now provide insurance that includes massage therapy, this has created a demand for massage therapy like never before. Upon completion of this program, graduates will have a total of 2200 hours and should be successful in challenging the entrance exam of any organization of massage in Alberta or Saskatchewan.
Prerequisite: Swedish Relaxation Massage or a program considered equivalent
