MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM

(725 Hours)

According to the Colorado State Barber and Cosmetology Act: “Massage Therapy” is one of the oldest healing arts: Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. Today, the benefits of massage are varied and far-reaching. As an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs, massage therapy has also proven beneficial for many chronic conditions, including low back pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, immunity suppression, infertility, smoking cessation, depression, and more. And, as many millions will attest, massage also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness.

The Curriculum of the Massage Program includes seven hundred and twenty five (725) Contact Hours or 24 Credits of technical instruction and practical operations covering all aspects of massage therapy.  Technical instruction means instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation means the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person.

1.  Professional Image                                                                                     30 Hrs

2.  Anatomy and Physiology                                                                          75 Hrs

3.  Swedish Massage                                                                                       80 Hrs

4.  Deep Tissue                                                                                              120 Hrs

5.  Neuromuscular Therapy                                                                             40 Hrs

6.  Sports Massage                                                                                          60 Hrs

7.  Integrative Massage                                                                                   60 Hrs

8.  Palpation                                                                                                  120 Hrs

9.  Aroma Therapy                                                                                          60 Hrs

10. Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Sales Course                              40 Hrs

11. Externship                                                                                                 40 Hrs

MAssage Therapist Performance Objectives:

• To successfully acquire the knowledge of the Laws and Rules regulating Colorado Cosmetology Establishment practice;
• To successfully acquire knowledge of the general theory relative to massage, including Anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and theory relative to practical procedures performed;
• To successfully acquire business management techniques which are common to the massage therapy field.

Massage therapy Program Tuition and Fees:

Tuition                                         = $ 5,600.00

Registration Fee                        = $ 50.00

Text Books / Equipment Kit   = $ 500.00

Courses Description	Theory Hrs	Lab Hrs	Total Hrs
1.   Professional   Image	6	24	30
2.   Anatomy and   Physiology	15	60	75
3.   Swedish   Massage	16	64	80
4.   Deep Tissue   Massage	24	96	120
5.   Neuromuscular   Theory	8	32	40
6.   Sports Massage	12	48	60
7.   Integrative   Massage	12	48	60
8.   Palpation	24	96	120
9.   Aroma Therapy	12	48	60
10.  Management,   Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Sales Course	8	32	40
11.  Externship		40	40
TOTAL	145	580	725