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What is Massage Therapy?
Massage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance function, aid in the healing process, and promote relaxation and well-being.
Massage involves acting on and manipulating the body with pressure - structured, unstructured, stationary, or moving - tension, motion, or vibration, done manually or with mechanical aids. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, or organs of the gastrointestinal system. Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearm, and feet. There are over eighty different recognized massage modalities. The most cited reasons for introducing massage as therapy have been client demand and perceived clinical effectiveness.
In professional settings massage involves the client being treated while lying on a massage table, sitting in a massage chair, or lying on a mat on the floor. The massage subject may be fully or partly unclothed. Parts of the body may be covered with towels or sheets. Those who practice massage as a career are referred to as masseurs, masseuses, or, if certified by some organizations, as massage therapists.
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Lymphatic Massage for the Face and Neck - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online home study Lymphatic Massage for the Face and Neck course for massage therapists includes a description of lymphatic massage as a gentle, rhythmic massage technique designed to assist clients in maintaining good health by promoting the purification of the lymphatic system, reducing edema, promoting cellular detoxification, and strengthe... |
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Practice Building in a Therapeutic Setting - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists and Licensed Professional Counselors
Provided by: Ariana Institute
* This online home study Practice Building course offers an opportunity for Licensed Massage Therapists and Licensed Professional Counselors to enhance knowledge related to marketing and building a successful practice.
* Topics include anti-marketing concepts, marketing ideas that won't cost you a cent, networking and relationship-building, effec... |
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Headache and Allergy Relief Massage - Online CE class for massage therapists and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online home study Headache and Allergy Relief Massage CE course is designed to increase your knowledge regarding massage for headaches and allergies. Information provided in this course includes a list of headache and allergy relief modalities; a brief history of massage; illustrations of the muscles of the face, head and face, the bones of th... |
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Reiki Level Three - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselors and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online home study course, Usui Method of Reiki Level Three, for massage therapists and licensed professional counselors provides information regarding the Reiki principles, the meaning of Reiki, Reiki session description, benefits of Reiki, Reiki meditations, the Reiki kanji (a pictograph), the seven Reiki symbols in the Usui Reiki system, seq... |
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Reflexology - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online home study Reflexology class is designed to enhance and increase your knowledge about effective hand, foot and ear Reflexology. Information is provided regarding Reflexology and meridians, a meridian chart, indications and contraindications, foot Reflexology charts, hand Reflexology chart, ear Reflexology charts, a history of Reflexolo... |
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Geriatric Massage - Online CE Class for Massage Therapists and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
Geriatric massage is a form of massage designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly population. Information contained in this course includes: Demographics of Aging, Geriatric Massage Techniques, Benefits of Geriatric Massage, Precautions and Contraindications, Anatomical Effects of Aging, Cardiovascular Effects of Aging, Metabolic Effects of... |
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The Spa World and Body Wraps - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
* This online home study The Spa World and Body Wraps class for massage therapists includes insights into the realities of working in a spa environment; basic spainformation; benefits of spa treatments; contraindications for some spa treatments; and a list of resources for advanced study (web sites and books for marketing spa treatments). .
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Chair Massage - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
In this online home study Chair Massage course information is provided regarding the benefits of chair massage; the muscles of the neck, back and shoulders; an example of a chair massage sign-in sheet; how to buy a massage chair; location tips for chair massage; and a list of resources for chair massage therapists. Helpful practice building suggest... |
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Soothing PTSD and Trauma CE Course - Online Course for Massage Therapists and Licensed Professional Counselors
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online home study course is designed for Licensed Massage Therapists and Texas Licensed Professional Counselors to increase your knowledge regarding working compassionately and effectively with the effects of trauma and post-trauma in your practice. Topics addressed include information regarding finding your personal comfort zone, self care, ... |
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Sports Massage - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online Sports Massage offers a history of sports massage, descriptions of sports massage techniques, information related to the benefits of sports massage, contraindications for sports massage, and practice building tips. This cognitive course does not include technique protocols directly related to massage therapy or the manipulation of soft ... |
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Self Care and Body Mechanics For The Massage Therapist - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online home study Self Care and Body Mechanics for the Massage Therapist curriculum includes information regarding how massage therapists can make their work easier. Topics include body mechanics, basic self care, nurturing yourself while nurturing others, communication skills, centering techniques, setting your intention for the session, ethi... |
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Couples Massage - Online CE course for massage therapists and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
In this online home study Couples Massage course participants are presented with information related to creating a clear vision of your couples massage practice; a check-list of supplies; information on centering; illustrations of muscles; description of a couples massage workshop and information for couples massage workshop participants. Helpful p... |
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Ethics for Massage Therapists - Including NCBTMB Standard of Ethics - Online CE course for massage therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online home study cognitive Ethics Continuing Education course offers the professional massage therapist an opportunity to focus on perspectives on ethics, establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries, informed consent and intake forms, codes of ethics for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), The A... |
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California : Ethics, Law, Professional Responsibility & Jurisprudence for Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss ethical and legal concepts important to the profession of physical therapy.
Articulate the basis and sources of law in the United States.
Distinguish between civil and criminal law as they apply to physical therapy.
Review the rules and regulations of the Georgia Physical Therapy Prac... |
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Facial and Scalp Massage - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online CE course is designed to enhance your knowledge about how facial massage can lead to more luminous skin by releasing tension, toxins and impurities. In this online home study Facial and Scalp Massage CE course, participants will have access to an overview of information related to the history of facial massage; benefits of facial massag... |
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Hot and Cold Stone Massage - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
The online home study Hot & Cold Stone Massage curriculum offers information regarding the benefits of hot & cold stone massage, a check-list for supplies for hot & cold stone massage, indications and contraindications, a description of hot and cold stone therapy, caring for your stones, history of hot & cold stone massage, and a list of resources ... |
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Meditation As a Therapeutic Tool - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists, Texas Licensed Professional Counselors and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online cognitive Meditation As a Therapeutic Tool continuing education course is designed for Licensed Massage Therapists and Licensed Professional Counselors. It offers participants an opportunity to focus inward, deeply rejuvenate, and gain valuable knowledge about the art of meditation as it applies to your therapeutic practice and to your ... |
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Deep Tissue (Lower Body) - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online home study Deep Tissue (Lower Body) course focus includes history, benefits, indications and contraindications, body mechanics, injury prevention, and illustrations of muscles of the lower body. This cognitive course does not include technique protocols directly related to massage therapy or the manipulation of soft tissue; the focus of... |
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CranioSacral Therapy - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online home study CranioSacral course includes a description of CranioSacral therapy, benefits, indications, the history of CranioSacral therapy, the anatomy of the CranioSacral system, Aquacranial therapy, scientific research, and illustrations of the CranioSacral system. This cognitive course does not include technique protocols.
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Prenatal Massage - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
* This online home study Prenatal Massage CE course offers you an opportunity to explore information specifically developed to enhance prenatal comfort, health and enjoyment. * Topics covered in this overview include a check list of supplies for prenatal massage, benefits of prenatal massage, contraindications and precautions, non-technique prelud... |
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Deep Tissue (Upper Body) - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online home study Deep Tissue (Upper Body) course focus includes history, benefits, indications and contraindications, body mechanics, injury prevention, and illustrations of muscles of the upper body. This cognitive course does not include technique protocols directly related to massage therapy or the manipulation of soft tissue; the focus of... |
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Mindfulness in a Therapeutic Environment - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselors and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
* This online continuing education course, Mindfulness in a Therapeutic Environment, is designed for Licensed Massage Therapists and Licensed Professional Counselors.
* Mindfulness has been described as a process of bringing a certain quality of attention to moment-by-moment experience. * The practice of mindfulness is a technique to help you cop... |
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Neck, Hand and Foot Massage - Online CE Course for Licensed Massage Therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
* This online home study Neck, Hand and Foot Massage class is designed to increase and expand your knowledge regarding neck, hand and foot massages.
* Information is provided regarding a brief history of massage therapy; the benefits of neck, hand and foot massage; indications and contraindications for a neck, hand and foot massage; body mechanic... |
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Reiki Level One - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselors and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
The online home study of the Usui Method of Reiki Level One for massage therapists and licensed professional counselors offers information regarding Reiki principles, describing a Reiki session, Reiki attunement and how it works, the Reiki kanji (pictograph), the origin and history of Reiki, non-contact sequence for a Reiki session, a code of ethic... |
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Aromatherapy - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
In this online home study Aromatherapy course, participants are Aromatherapyintroduced to the fundamentals of Aromatherapy oils and compounds used in popular Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy oils have the potential of being deeply relaxing, uplifting and/or stimulating. The comprehensive course notebook clearly delineates the properties and uses of Aroma... |
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Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists
Provided by: Ariana Institute
In this online home study Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage CE class, emphasis is placed on the history of massage; the benefits of back, neck & shoulder massage; indications and contraindications; body mechanics; illustrations of muscles; and a list of resources for advanced study. Helpful practice building suggestions for marketing your services are ... |
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Reiki Level Two - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselors and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
This online home study Usui Method of Reiki Level Two for massage therapists and licensed professional counselors begins with a review of Reiki Level One. Information is provided regarding the Reiki symbol, Reiki Level Two meditations, Reiki Level Two advanced symbols, information about a Reiki session, non-contact sequences for Reiki sessions, and... |
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Stretching and Breathing - Online CE Class for Massage Therapists and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
* This online home study Stretching and Breathing class offers information regarding wonderfully simple processes (stretching and breathing) designed to make life more enjoyable through a coordinated integration of body and mind.
* You will be given an opportunity to see an overview of the benefits of stretching and breathing.
* Information is ... |
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Pain Management in a Therapeutic Environment - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists, Texas Licensed Professional Counselors and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
* The information in this online home study course notebook offers Licensed Massage Therapists and Licensed Professional Counselors an opportunity to explore the basic principles of pain management in a therapeutic environment.
* Research has shown that pain management influences the immune system, the endocrine system, and the cardiovascular sys... |
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HIV/AIDS Information for Massage Therapists - Online CE Course for Massage Therapists and all interested parties
Provided by: Ariana Institute
With HIV, evidence of massage benefits, prevention of infection, physical dynamics of HIV Infection, immunodeficiency, transmission of HIV, massage therapy research and a helpful list of resources. It is suggested that you participate in an experiential on-site classroom course to supplement the knowledge you gain in this overview course. This cogn... |
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