Class Syllabus: Massage and Reflexology 101
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Course Description
This course will teach you about Massage and Reflexology therapy and how to perform these techniques. In sections focused on developing Massage techniques, students will learn the history of massage therapy, methods and types of massages, practice-oriented massage techniques, ethics of massage therapy, how to set up massage business, massage marketing tips, and much more. In sections focused on developing Reflexology techniques, students will learn ‘about', how it differs and compliments the practice of Massage, and become equipped with several methods and techniques that will allow you to put reflexology to work improving your overall health and well being, or practice.
Course topics will include:
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History of Massage Therapy
Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Types of Massage
Methods of Massage I, II, III, and IV
Massage as Alternative Treatment I and II
Massage Therapy for Women
Massage for Babies
Eco-Friendly Massage Practices
Ethics and Good Practices in Massage
Setting up of Massage Therapy Business
What is Reflexology?
Anatomy Involved in Reflexology
Understanding Reflexology Charts
Zones and Techniques
Reflexology and Common Ailments
Full Hand Reflexology
Full Foot Reflexology
Practicing Reflexology |
This course offers a learning platform for Massage and Reflexology therapy students and practitioners to develop and enhance skills in applying techniques, such as Hot Stone Massage, Foot Massage, Back Massage, Relaxing Hands and Arms Massage, Fur Massage, the ten different treatment patterns that are performed for full foot reflexology, 8 relaxation techniques used before each session, basics of full hand reflexology, as well as a deeper insight into the workings of the specific body systems and some of their common disorders, and more. If you are interested in upgrading your massage skills, or thinking of pursuing a career in reflexology or another medically related field that requires an understanding of anatomy and physiology, this course will exceed your expectation by making you an expert in this therapy.
Course Requirements
This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
Course Topics
Lesson 1: History of Massage Therapy--An Introduction
Lesson 2: Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Lesson 3: Types of Massage
Lesson 4: Methods of Massage--I
Lesson 5: Methods of Massage--II
Lesson 6: Methods of Massage--III
Lesson 7: Methods of Massage--IV
Lesson 8: Massage as Alternative Treatment--I
Lesson 9: Massage as Alternative Treatment--II
Lesson 10: Massage Therapy for Women
Lesson 11: Massage for Babies
Lesson 12: Eco-Friendly Massage Practices
Lesson 13: Ethics and Good Practices in Massage
Lesson 14: Setting up of Massage Therapy Business
Lesson 15: Frequently Asked Questions , Resources, and Review of Glossary Terms Used in Massage
Lesson 16: What is Reflexology?
Lesson 17: Anatomy Involved in Reflexology
Lesson 18: Understanding Reflexology Charts
Lesson 19: Zones and Techniques
Lesson 20: Reflexology and Common Ailments
Lesson 21: Full Hand Reflexology
Lesson 22: Full Foot Reflexology
Lesson 23: Various Approaches to Reflexology
Lesson 24: Setting Up a Reflexology Session
Lesson 25: Practicing Reflexology
Course Materials
All course materials is provided in this class. There is no need to buy additional resources.
Grading Policy
Each lesson will include a written and practice assignment that will directly apply what you have learned.
A brief 25 point quiz will follow each lesson. Students will successfully complete this course by earning an overall grade of 70% or higher.
Learning Outcomes By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Summarize history of massage therapy.
- Summarize the basics of human anatomy and physiology.
- Define types of massage.
- Describe the methods of massage and demonstrate the techniques.
- Describe massage as an alternative treatment.
- Describe massage therapy for women.
- Describe eco-friendly massage practices.
- Summarize ethics and good practices in massage.
- Describe setting up of massage therapy business.
- Define reflexology.
- Describe anatomy involved in reflexology.
- Summarize reflexology charts.
- Define zones and techniques.
- Demonstrate using reflexology relieve common ailments.
- Demonstrate full hand reflexology.
- Demonstrate full foot reflexology.
- Describe various approaches to reflexology.
- Summarize setting up a reflexology session, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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