Therapeutic Techniques of Deep Tissue Massage: Part I
E1066 - Massage CE Program - 12 CE Hour(s)
Based on Art Riggs' outstanding book Deep Tissue Massage, a Visual Guide to Techniques, this course clearly defines the core principles necessary for deep tissue massage and presents safe, sensitive and efficient approaches to postural analysis, treatment and exercise with numerous photos and illustrations. The textbook is relevant to any type of massage practice in any environment.
This continuing education course covers:
- Deep Tissue Massage and its main principles, benefits and areas of caution
- the differences between compressing tissue and stretching it; principles of correct biomechanics and the key element of "melting" muscle tissue
- lengthening, anchor and stretch, cross-fiber, separating muscle compartments, freeing entrapments and allowing muscles to shorten stroke strategies with examples of when their use is appropriate
- why it's important to place muscles in a stretched position and how to use side-lying positions
- specific therapeutic strategies for the foot and lower leg, upper leg, pelvis, pelvis and low back, abdomen, upper and mid-back, shoulder girdle and chest, arms, hands & neck, skull & jaw
- ways to instruct your clients how to prevent back pain, neck pain and headaches and ways to recognize malignant melanoma
- common complaints of the ankle, plantar fasciaitis, the knee, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow and how to correctly apply it to practice situations
- therapeutic strategies for common complaints in carpal tunnel syndrome, the low back, sciatica and the shoulder and how to correctly apply it to practice situations
- assessing clients and choosing appropriate deep tissue approaches for them
- establishing and maintaining a thriving practice that includes Deep Tissue Massage and expresses who you are
Student Reviews
A very practical and useful course for therapists who already have some experience.- E. Larin, LMT, NCTMB, San Diego, CA
The text has opened my eyes to many new techniques.- Jennalee Cook, LMT - Belleville, IL
THIS COURSE WAS VERY BENEFICIAL TO ME.- JOYCE MICHELLE GERBING LMT
I enjoy doing Deep Tissue work and look forward to putting this course to work. This course has defintely expanded my knowledge of Deep Tissue Massage and I look forward to using this information to help my clients.- Karen J. Strand Raleigh, NC
Great course, excellent subject matter, extremely interesting; you had the best and most convenient, clear online options for massage ceu credits - thank you!- Paula Clark, LMT, South Berwick, ME
Very interesting to read, lots of great techniques for use in study sessions with other massage therapists, and gives great confidence when appling to clients. Solid knowledge for moving ones practive in an expansive manner.- Trisha Smith, LMT, CMT, Bishopville, MD
You CAN teach old dogs new tricks and this course provided a great introduction and demonstration of new (to me) deep tissue techniques.- Valerie S. Cousins, NCTM, NVMT, Las Vegas, NV
I enjoyed this course immensely. Art Riggs has much information to communicate in technique as well as business aspects. The questions were geared to help me extract the information & help me to absorb it.- Vema Coontz, LMT, NCTMB, ABMP, ERMI; business owner
Materials
- Text - 263 pages
- Multiple choice test - if you prefer to test online please select the "online test" option
- Certificate upon completion - if you prefer to print your certificate at home instantly, please select the "online test" option
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Credits / Tuition
CE Hours: 12
Tuition: $145
Approvals
The Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Approved Provider 049478-00.
Credits also accepted by the AMTA, ABMP and NAHA.
For information regarding your specific state massage license requirements and approvals, visit our Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements page by clicking here.
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