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Diploma in Massage Therapy
6-10hrs
beginner levelMassage therapy is an ancient and effective way to boost wellness and relaxation while reducing muscle pain and tension. This diploma course explores the history of massage therapy and lays out the benefits of its various types. We discuss the need for prenatal and postpartum massage. We also explain how to set up, manage and market your own massage business with your newly earned diploma. Sign up to become a professional massage therapist.
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Diploma in Massage Therapy
Learn how massage therapy can improve your clients’ physical and mental health in this free online diploma course.
Massage therapy is an ancient and effective way to boost wellness and relaxation while reducing muscle pain and tension. This diploma course explores the history of massage therapy and lays out the benefits of its various types. We discuss the need for prenatal and postpartum massage. We also explain how to set up, manage and market your own massage business with your newly earned diploma. Sign up to become a professional massage therapist.
Course description
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Module 15 Lessons
Introduction to Massage Therapy
In this module, learn the history and evolution of massage therapy, types, benefits of massage therapy, the role of a massage therapist, professional ethics and scope of practice, anatomy and physiology, overview of the muscular system and its functions, the basic principles of kinesiology and the importance of flexibility and range of motion.
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2.Introduction to Massage Therapy
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3.Anatomy and Physiology
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4.Basic Principles of Kinesiology
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5.Lesson Summary
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Module 26 Lessons
Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage
Module 35 Lessons
Sports, Thai and Hot Stone Massage
Module 45 Lessons
Hydrotherapy and Thermotherapy
Module 56 Lessons
Business and Marketing for Massage Therapists
Module 61 Lessons
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