Massage Therapy Classes
With over 26 years of massage and education, Apollo Therapy is providing up-and-coming massage therapists the chance to learn and become certified. The massage therapy program is designed to prepare students to function competently as professional massage therapists in a variety of settings.
The student will develop skills and knowledge in a variety of massage therapy techniques. Topics include massage history, theory, pathology, contraindications, business administration, state laws and regulations, practical experience, anatomy, and physiology.
Upon successful completion of the Massage Therapy 600-hour course, students are eligible for the National Board Test.
Keep in mind that the certification process varies by state:
(Home – Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (idaho.gov)
Part I: The History and Advancement of Therapeutic Massage
- Historical Overview of Massage
- Requirements for the Practice of Therapeutic Massage
- Professional Ethics for Massage Practitioners
Part II: Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Anatomy and Physiology Overview
- Human and Physiology
Part III: Massage Practice
- Equipment and Products
- Sanitary and Safety Practice
- Consultation and Documentation
- Classical Massage Movements
- Application of Massage Technique
- Procedures for Complete Body Massage
- Hydrotherapy
- Massage in the Spa Setting
- Clinical Message Techniques
- Lymph Massage
- Additional Therapeutic Modalities
Part IV Pathology and Contraindications
- Therapeutic Procedures
- Effects, Benefits, Indications, and Contraindications of Massage
- Athletic/Sports Massage
- Business Practices
- Message for Special Populations
- Massage in Medicine
Part V: Massage Business Administration
- Business Practices
Students Clinical Internship
- Internship