Step into the world of medical and clinical massage with confidence. This 6-hour continuing education course is designed to help massage therapists develop strong clinical reasoning skills and safely navigate the complex healthcare environment.
Through guided discussion, demonstration, and case-based learning, students will deepen their understanding of how to assess, adapt, and apply massage therapy techniques for clients with diverse medical conditions.
In this class, students will:

• Identify and explain the variables of medical massage

• Demonstrate safe infection control methods in a clinical setting

• Understand the clinical framework for pressure, site, and position considerations

• Explore clinical considerations for clients with Cancer, Cardiac, COPD, Diabetes, OB, Orthopedic, and post-surgical conditions

• Demonstrate understanding of common conditions and symptoms seen in healthcare environments

• Review variables of medications and their impact on treatment planning

• Recognize medical devices and their implications for massage therapy

• Learn documentation requirements for clinical and interdisciplinary communication