Massage Schools: Massage Therapy Training Curriculum
We offer a comprehensive, world-class Massage Therapy Training program that prepares our graduates for a successful and flexible career in massage therapy.
With over 30 years of being a leader in massage therapy training, we have continued to fine-tune and update the program at our massage schools through feedback from leading employers and massage therapy experts.
We believe that a student needs 720-hours of comprehensive training to be successful in massage therapy. Statistics have shown that students with 720-hours of training are more successful, have longer more fulfilling careers, and are better prepared to suit the ever changing needs of clients.
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Curriculum Descriptions
- Anatomy
- the study of the parts of the body, especially muscles and bones
- Aromatherapy
- the use of pure essential oils (from various plants) in a massage to enhance relaxation or attain other benefits such as skin quality improvement
- Acupressure
- the application of light pressure with fingers on special points on the body to enhance health or lessen problem – these are the same points as used in acupuncture
- Deep Tissue
- work that focuses on the various deep layers of body tissue, often applied to long-term problem areas
- Energy Massage
- techniques to balance the body’s energy, founded on scientific information about the body as an electro-magnetic field
- Foot Reflexology
- a relaxing foot massage that is said to address the whole body since areas of the foot “reflect” conditions/areas of the entire body
- Hot Stone Massage
- the application of warm stones to the body, either in a stationary position, or used as “gliding tools” along with oil
- Kinesiology
Anatomy is taught at NHI massage schools.
- another name for anatomy, this is the study of the body’s movement and of specific muscles in detail
- Lymphatic Massage
- deep massage work that flushes toxins out of the body
- Pathology
- the study of illnesses or abnormal bodily conditions
- Myofascial Therapies
- Myo-fascial Therapies (myo means muscle, fascia is a “lining” between skin and muscle, and around muscle bundles) includes advanced techniques designed for solving problems in each major area of the body: neck, shoulders, back, etc
- Physiology
- the study of the body’s systems, such as the Digestive System, the Immune System, etc
- Pregnancy Massage
- massage that takes into account the special needs, such as body positioning and cautions, of a pregnant woman
- Rocking & Shaking
- keeping the body in a continuous rocking motion to release tight muscles and loosen joints
- Shiatsu
- a style of work originating in Japan that uses finger pressure and stretches for body relaxation; done on a floor mat without the use of oil
- Sports Massage
- techniques particular to athletes and highly active people, used to assist them in enhanced performance and quicker recovery from injury
- Swedish
- a popular style of oil massage that uses moves, such as long gliding strokes, that are aimed at relaxation and increased physical well-being
- Thai Massage
- the traditional massage of Thailand that focuses on yogic-type stretches
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- the ancient system that sees the body from an “energy” point of view and forms the basis for acupuncture; at NHI, TCM is the basis for our Shiatsu classes and acupressure classes
- Massage Theory and Practice
- we teach you a wide range of massage techniques. We also teach you how to assess a client’s individual needs and how to develop a customized massage program to meet those needs.
- Career Development
- we place a strong emphasis on the learning of business and professional skills.
- Hands-On Experience
- we offer two invaluable opportunities for students to gain hands-on practical experience: the NHI Student Clinic and NHI's Externship program.
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