We offer our comprehensive 800-hour Massage Therapy career program in a wide variety of schedules that are designed to fit your unique requirements. Since our Massage Schools course schedules vary by campus, contact an admissions representative to find the schedule that works best for you.
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: 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
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The core massage program at NHI gave me knowledge and skills that I use everyday in doing work that I love! Being a massage therapist truly is a fabulous career. I love what I do and it enables me to pursue my music career at the same time while making money helping others along the way! Its definitely a win win situation!
