Welcome to the Gentle Healing School of Massage
Gentle Healing School offers more than a great education, it's a place of transformation. It's solely dedicated to providing a quality education while providing its students with the professional tools, knowledge and understanding of massage and the power of its healing capabilities.
The Gentle Healing Massage Program offers the following and more:
• More one-on-one attention by limiting the student / teacher ratios in each class.
• Professional facilities: located on the premises of the Gentle Healing
Wellness Spa.
• Expansion in the knowledge of the human body, mind and spirit
• 600 hour training in the art and science of massage. |
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THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
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History/Theory/Practice of Massage
Technique / Underlying Concepts
Centering/Grounding
Touch
Massage Medium
Hygiene
Sequence & Flow
Wellness
Boundaries
Draping
Benefits
Physiology
Indication & Contraindication
Assessing Tissue
Endangerment Sites
Manipulation Theory
Bony Landmarks
Sports Massage
Intermediate Techniques
Integrated Techniques
Prenatal Massage
Polarity
On-Site Massage
Neuromuscular Therapy/Medical Massage
Reflexology
Addiction/Substance Abuse
Myofascial
Trager
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SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE
Skeletal Atlas
Muscle Atlas
Anatomical Movement Terminology - Planes, Joint Movements
Basic Muscle Structure & Function - Origin, Insertion etc
Practical Training - Gym Induction & Calisthenics
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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Nutrients of the Body
Basic Energy Balance & Weight Management
Basic Food Planning & Calculations
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MYOLOGY
Energy Systems & Bioenergetics
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Motor Units
Fiber Types
Training Principles/Adaptations for Hypertrophy, Strength, Power & Endurance
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PATHOLOGY
Trunk - Saggital Movements
Trunk - Lateral & Rotational Movements
Flexors of the Humerus & Hip
Extensors of the Humerus & Hip
Flexors & Extensors of the Elbow
Flexors & Extensors of the Ankle
Flexors & Extensors of the Knee
Abductors of the Humerus & Hip
Adductors of the Humerus & Hip
Scapula Movements
Rotators of the Humerus & Hip
Strengthening Verses Stretching for Anatomical Balance Anatomy & Kinesiology - Practical Application
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ALLIED MODALITIES
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Shiatsu
Chinese 5 Element
Aromatherapy
CranioSacral (CRS)
Thai Massage
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ETHICS
Muscle Physiology
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Bioenergetics
Neuron Adaptations and Tissue Adaptations
Biomechanics
Endocrine System & Exercise
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BUSINESS / BUSINESS LAW
Resistance Training
Cardiovascular Training
Weight Management & Introduction to Metabolic Equations
Functional Training
Speed & Plyometrics
Introduction to Special Populations
Introduction to Rehabilitation
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