MAS235

In this course students perform full-body therapeutic massage sessions and 20 minute chair massage sessions on members of the community and the College. Students apply principles, techniques, and procedures to assess and treat clients in a professional massage setting. Students will serve as both the therapist and office assistant. Students will demonstrate client/therapist communication skills, apply both basic and advanced massage techniques, use proper safety and sanitation practices, practice proper draping skills and body mechanics, and record each session with proper documentation.