Find Your Future with Massage Therapy at Blue Cliff

Our program includes a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, which form the basis for training in specific massage techniques. Hands-on techniques include Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, Spa Massage, Sports Massage, Basic Shiatsu and Supervised Clinical Practice. This program also includes a course in Marketing with professionalism leading to the development of an operational business plan.

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*All stats projected are from the 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics for Massage Therapy. At Blue Cliff, our goal is to help all graduates find employment, however we specifically do not guarantee employment or wage levels.*

Learn by doing in our Massage Therapist Courses

The students will master the basic techniques of Swedish massage, including specific draping options for a one hour full-body protocol.

These techniques include effleurage, petrissage, friction and tapotement. The student will learn contraindications and indications for massage, stroke execution and variation to determine relaxation or energizing effects. Each student gives and receives massage in the classroom under supervision. Proper body mechanics and self-care is taught as key to longevity in the profession. The student will learn how to take a client history. Each student is required to document a minimum of ten massages given to the public in the student clinic.

Proficiency Goals

• Demonstrate proficiency and confidence in both relaxation and clinical massage techniques.
• Gain the practical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, relating to massage.
• Gains practical knowledge of the structure of the human body and the function of the human body system.
• Demonstrates the palpation skills to locate and identify various body structures.
• Understand contraindications and indications for massage therapy.
• Shows proficiency in the application of techniques including deep tissue, connective tissue, and neuromuscular massage therapies.
• Ability to perform range of motion and orthopedic testing.
• Gains knowledge of trigger point patterns and their effect on function.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform Swedish massage therapy, including the techniques of effleurage, petrissage, friction and tapotement.

Proficiency Goals Cont.

• Gains and understanding of ethical and professional issues and client screening. Exhibits knowledge
  and skill in designing an effective treatment plane for the client’s condition.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in adjunct techniques/methods (hydrotherapy, stretching, joint mobilization and muscle energy techniques).
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in Russian techniques and Medical Massage Techniques.
• Gains an ability and knowledge of sports massage techniques.
• Has practical knowledge of Eastern and Western Practices theory and application.
• Gains an understanding of energy concepts including Shiatsu.
• Gains the knowledge for appropriate communication with other health professions, including client referral.
• Able to manage the many facets of a professional practice, from legal/professional issues to marketing strategies.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with clients and prospective employers.
• And Much Much More.