There is a 5 day massage course (massage certificate) and a 10
day massage course (massage diploma) offered worldwide by Brandon
Raynor's International Massage Schools.
Following is the outline of the course contents
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During the morning
of the first day of the massage course, the teacher
will cover theory such as the history of massage
and the different types of massage, contraindications
to massage, how to take a case history, hygiene,
draping, professional ethics, qualities of a good
massage therapist, the different types of base
oils used in massage and the properties of a good
massage table |
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This will be followed by a demonstration of massage techniques
and strategies to loosen tension and blocked energy in the
back, the back of the legs, buttocks, feet, arms and hands.
You will also be shown the "bands" of tension that
make these areas interconnected. In the afternoon, students
will pair up and commence working on each other under the
instruction of our teacher.
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On Day 2, the teacher will cover massage theories associated
with the release of tension in the front of the body, especially
the abdominal area and the head.Many conditions such as Irritable
Bowel Syndrome, ulcers, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, menstrual
the abdominal area, combined with proper breathing techniques.All
theory associated with emotional releases will be introduced
early in the second day of the massage course, followed in
the afternoon by students practicing these techniques on each
other. Each day students are encouraged to pair up with different
partners, in order to get experience working with a variety
of body types. Some revision of the previous days work will
also be covered, along with discussion on the concept of the
release of toxins in the body and the natural therapies term
the "healing crisis" and what it means.
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Day 3, the teacher
will cover a side position that we use to release
deep seated tension in the sacral area, which
when released can help loosen up higher areas
in the back, neck and cranial (head) areas - this
same position is also used for pregnancy massage.
We also introduce some important stretches that
can be combined with massage.
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Day 4 is spent combining the techniques
performed in the last 3 days to perform a complete massage
and spent examining how the tension in the muscles on the
front of the body can hold the muscles on the back of the
body tight. Revision of all previous covered areas will also
be done today
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Day 5 will also be spent revising and working
on different partners and the teacher will conduct a practical
assessment to make sure that students understand the concepts
taught. Students will also be working within a clinic situation,
gaining practical experience with case history work. (End
of 5 day Massage Certificate Course)
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Day 6 of the
massage course will involve a role play of a full
practitioner/client interaction from taking a
case history to doing a full massage to suit the
client's needs within a certain length of time.
There will be a valuable discussion period after
this treatment where any areas that a student
needs to improve will be highlighted. This will
give the student an idea of the areas that they
need to focus on in the next 4 days of the course. |
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On Day 7, the teacher will introduce the use of aromatherapy
oils to the massage treatment. He/she will cover the use of
8 to 10 commonly used aromatherapy oils, how to diagnose which
ones are suitable for particular clients and their contraindications.
You will then explore their use during practice with both
deep tissue massage and also lighter massage
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Day 8 of the massage course will be the reflexology course
day. We will learn the reflexology areas of the feet and the
hands. You will explore the importance of the feet and hands
in massage and how they affect and benefit the whole treatment.
The zone theory of reflexology and the use of reflexology
charts will also be discussed.
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DAY 9
Day 9 of the massage course will
concentrate on the specific aspects of face and scalp massage
and the use of acupressure points in the head to help alleviate
stress, tension, headaches, neck problems and the relationship
between releasing tension in the head and the effect this
has in helping release the emotional tension stored in the
belly and chest.
DAY 10
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Day 10 of the Massage
course will involve any final revision necessary, as well
as a 50 point assessment which will grade each student on
the following qualities: empathy, communication, techniques,
professionalism, correct pressure, and overall effect. The
last day of the massage course we will also invite friends
and families of the students to the class to get a massage
from a fellow student. |
