1020 Hour Master's Program

Students who desire a more in depth clinical approach to massage therapy will choose to take the 1020 Master's Program.  Students will learn advanced knowledge and skills in treating chronic pain and injuries.  After completing the basic entry level courses, students move on to the following three terms of the program that include clinical assessment procedures: orthopedic/osteopathic, postural gait analysis, and muscle energy, positional and myofascial release techniques, appropriate for each section of the body. Treatment protocols for common pain and dysfunction will be practiced in each course. In depth review of anatomy and introduction to spinal bio-mechanics will be addressed for each section of the body.

Master's Program –1020 Hours
Monday-Wednesday &Occasional Thursdays

Term 1

Hours Term 4 Hours
Anatomy & Physiology I 40.5 MyoKinesis: Lower Body 90
Kinesiology & Palpation I 40.5 Research/Case Study 10
Swedish Foundations 90 Total Hours 100
 Applied Pathology I  20    
 Hydro & Spa Techniques  20    
 Communication & Ethics  20    
 Clinical Practicum I 20    
 Total Hours  251     
Term 2   Term 5  
 Anatomy & Physiology II 45   MyoKinesis: Trunk/Pelvis 90
 Kinesiology & Palpation II 45   Research/Case Study  10
Soft Tissue Techniques  90  Total Hours 100 
 Applied Pathology II  20    
Career Success  20    
Clinical Practicum II 20     
Total Hours 240    
Term 3   Term 6  
 Kinesiology & Palpation III  45  MyoKinesis: Upper Body  90 
Intro to Myofascia 40 Research/Case Study 10
Intro to Assessment 90 Total Hours 100
Career Success 20    
Exploring Healing Arts 10    
Clinical Practicum III 20    
Community Service 4    
Total Hours 229