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	Course:	HHP 116
	Title:	Intro to Massage Technique I
	Long Title:	Introduction to Massage Technique I
	Course Description:	Teaches basic muscle anatomy as it relates to massage as well as the specific hands-on techniques to complete a full body massage. Provides a general history of massage as a healing treatment, its connection to other holistic modalities and its ability to have both a physiological as well as psychological impact on overall health and healing. Swedish massage techniques and strokes are performed and experienced by each student.
	Min Credit:	1
	Max Credit:

	Course Notes:	NCE 11.11.15
	Origin Notes:	FRCC

 STANDARD COMPETENCIES

 1.	Discuss the historical perspective of massage therapy

 2.	Identify major muscle groups in relation to massage

 3.	Explain the contra-indications and application of the five main Swedish strokes

 4.	Demonstrate basic massage therapy techniques and sequences

 5.	Describe how energy work is also a part of massage

 6.	Assess how massage therapy fits into the holistic health paradigm and the healing effects of massage therapy on the body, mind, and sprit

 7.	Demonstrate grounding techniques and setting intentions before giving a massage

 8.	Compare and contrast different settings where massage therapy is practiced and how to evaluate training programs

 TOPICAL OUTLINE

 I.	Define Massage Therapy

 II.	Explore historical foundation of massage and key figures

 III.	Basic anatomy of the major muscle groups

 IV.	Contra-indications of massage therapy

 V.	Basic application of massage strokes

     A.	Effleurage

     B.	Petrissage,

     C.	Tapotement

     D.	Friction

     E.	Vibration techniques

 VI.	Benefits of Massage

     A.	Physiological

     B.	Psychological/Emotional

 VII.	Concepts and research of touch therapies and connection to energy work

 VIII.	The energy component of massage therapy

 IX.	Performing a full body session

Course Offered At:

	Front Range Community College	FRCC
	Trinidad State College	TSJC

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