Swedish Relaxation Massage
Certificate Program
This program is designed to run a total of 30 weeks with 9 compulsory weekend sessions, a home study and practicum component. Our practicum provides students with valuable supervised experience treating the public in a real work environment. This practicum is completed away from the school with the convenience of carrying it out in their own community.
This Certificate program provides the student with the knowledge of the most common form of massage in North America. The graduate of the program will have competent knowledge of Swedish Relaxation Massage as well as an introduction to manual lymph drainage and the ability to work independently or as an employee. Upon completion of this program, graduates, can become members of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada, allowing clients to access their group insurance benefits. Employment opportunities exist in spas, on cruise ships, at holiday resorts or in private practice as relaxation massage therapists.
Massage Therapy
Diploma Program
Most students are already practicing relaxation massage when they enter this program.
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 should be successful in challenging the entrance exam of any organization of massage in Alberta or Saskatchewan.
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