Rasmussen College Massage Therapy

Rasmussen College Massage Therapy Degree Program

By obtaining a Massage Therapy Degree, you can set yourself on a path to a more satisfying professional career in the healing arts. While a massage may be given for simple relaxation or stress relief, Massage Therapy for medical benefit can only be practiced by thoroughly trained individuals, providing a specialized type of care.

Additionally, as the health care industry and medical insurance companies have become accepting of Massage Therapy as a legitimate health care treatment for the aid and prevention of several types of injuries and illnesses, more and more opportunities are developing for people who have completed Massage Therapy training. This endorsement by the health care industry has also opened opportunities within the assisted living and nursing home industries, as older citizens seek increased energy levels and reduced health problems, which are benefits graduates with Massage Therapy Training will be able to offer.

What You May Learn with Massage Therapy Training

Massage Therapists can specialize in over 80 different types of massage, called modalities. Most Massage Therapists specialize in several modalities, which require different techniques.

In our Massage Therapy degree program, you may learn all about:

Swedish Massage

Deep Tissue Massage

Trigger Point Therapy

Practical Therapy application

Myofascial Release

Shiatsu

Reflexology

Aromatherapy

…plus, much more

What Massage Therapists Do

Massage Therapists provide specialized care with their client’s medical health in mind. Here are just some of the more prominent tasks they perform:

Applies finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body

Assesses clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion

Discusses medical histories and any problems with stress and/or pain with their clients, in order to determine whether massage would be helpful

Consults with other health care professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians and psychologists in order to develop treatment plans for clients

Develops and proposes client treatment plans that specify which types of massage should be used

Maintains treatment records

Massages and manipulates the muscles and soft tissues of the human body in order to provide treatment for medical conditions and injuries or maintenance of health

Prepares and blends oils, and applies the blends to clients' skin

Provides clients with guidance and information about techniques for improving posture, including stretching, strengthening, relaxation and rehabilitative exercises

Refers clients to other types of Therapists when necessary

Treats clients in own offices, or travel to clients' offices and homes

Use complementary aids, such as infrared lamps, wet compresses, ice, and whirlpool baths in order to promote clients' recovery, relaxation and well-being

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For 108 years, Rasmussen College has helped people change their lives through education. With approachable instructors, small class sizes, flexible scheduling, and personalized Student Support, we give you the extra attention you want and need from your education. We’ve built a community dedicated to helping you reach your goals. Learn, grow, and succeed with a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree from Rasmussen College.