Massage Therapy

Pima Medical Institute - Mesa Campus
Mesa, Arizona, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' Massage Therapists use professional touch in the application of massage techniques. As a student in the Massage Therapist program at PMI, you’ll learn how to perform therapeutic massage techniques for preventive maintenance, recovery from injury, stress management, relaxation and general wellness.

PMI’s Massage Therapist classes teach techniques to care for specific conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain and headaches. Our massage school also provides training on how to provide services to special needs populations including the elderly, athletes and pregnant women.

In addition to proficiency in the practical application of massage techniques, PMI’s Massage Therapist students gain a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathology, kinesiology, as well as strong interpersonal skills and professional ethics.

Our Massage Therapy classes touch on many techniques.
PMI’s Massage Therapy classes include:

�Swedish Massage
�Condition-Specific Massage
�Asian Theory and Body Work
�Spa Technologies
�Massage for Special Populations
�Sports-Injury Management

Trained Massage Therapists are kneaded!
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Massage Therapists is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012, as the health services industry continues to expand and diversify.

PMI will train you for successful licensing, accreditation and certification.
PMI’s Massage Therapist program is state-licensed and nationally accredited. Our program meets the eligibility criteria for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) Exam. The school also is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Membership is pending in International Movement and Bodywork Professionals (IMBP). Massage Therapist professionals must apply for a state license.

PMI’s Massage Therapy school prepares you for employment through the following coursework:
Anatomy and Physiology
Emphasis on muscular and skeletal anatomy

Kinesiology
Muscle insertions, origins and actions

Swedish Massage
Basic and Advanced Techniques

Condition Specific Massage
Massage Techniques for clients with specific injuries
and/or dysfunctions

Asian Theory and Body Work
Application of meridians and acupressure techniques

Spa Technologies
Hydrotherapy
Salt Glo
Aromatherapy

Massage Therapy for Special Populations
Pregnancy
Geriatrics
Corporate Chair
Reflexology
Lymphatic

Sports Injury Management
Pre- and Post-Activity Massage Techniques
Condition-Specific Massage

Pathology and Contraindications
Basic pathologic disorders and massage contraindications

Practice Development
Business Planning
Marketing
Client Services

Pharmacology
Techniques and protocols for performing massage on clients taking prescribed medications

Massage Therapist Internship
PMI’s Massage Therapy program includes a supervised internship at Spa Pima, a state-of-the-art spa environment where massage therapy students can practice hands-on application of theory and massage techniques.

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Phone:800-477-PIMA

School Address:

957 S. Dobson Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85202 USA

Jobs & Resumes: Mesa
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