This 1125 hour program is tailored to those individuals looking to become a massage therapist, but wishing to do so under the laws and confines of Orthodox Judaism. Separate Men's and Women's classes will be available. Classes will not be held on the weekends or on Jewish Holidays, and all the study material and curriculum has been reviewed to accommodate Jewish standards and laws. Students wishing to participate in this program or have any further inquiries should contact the school for more information.
Only offered in Haskell, NJ (Passaic County), which is located only 20 minutes from Rockland County.
A combination of our proven Massage and Bodywork Program with that of our Eastern Bodywork / Shiatsu Program, it is designed to help students meet the requirements for New Jersey Certification, New York Licensure, and the National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Examination.
In it, both Eastern and Western approaches to massage therapy are explored, and the program was designed and intended for those individuals with no prior training or experience in massage therapy.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have a thorough knowledge of Swedish Massage techniques, eastern philosophies and Shiatsu, as well as how the body works through training in Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Myology, Kinesiology, and Neurology.
They will know the 12 primary meridians and major points along them, body mechanics, stretches, Hara diagnosis and back evaluation. Students will also study Five Element Theory using basic associations and patterns of disharmony and relationships within the generation and control cycles.
By the end of the program, students will be able to structure both a one-hour Shiatsu session with any client for maximum effectiveness, either alone or incorporated into their Swedish Massage.
Learning Objectives
The science aspect includes basic instruction in Anatomy/Physiology, Pathology, Myology, as well as advanced instruction in Anatomy/Physiology, Kinesiology, Neurology and Neuro-Pathology. Students will learn about all the body systems, their related clinical pathologies as well as the musculature of the body, with an emphasis on the origin, insertion, fiber direction, innervation and actions of the muscles.
The art of massage is taught with an emphasis on both Eastern and Western Massage Modalities. The Eastern approach focuses on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Shiatsu, while the Western approach combines a variety of modalities commonly used in both the spa environment as well as for clinical application and rehabilitation. Modalities taught include: Therapeutic Swedish Massage, Medical Massage, Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy as well as others.
This program prepares the student for work in a variety of massage therapy settings including: spas and wellness centers, chiropractors and physical therapists’ offices as well private practice. Students will learn the many aspects of marketing and establishment of a private practice through our comprehensive Professional Development and Business courses.
This program exceeds all the educational requirements needed for New Jersey Certification, meets the requirements needed to sit for the New York licensing exam, as well as meeting or exceeding those for many other states. Students are also able to sit for the National Certification Examination (NCETMB) or the MBLEX. Please check with the state board of the state you are interested in at http://www.massagetherapy.com/careers/stateboards.php
For Gainful Employment Disclosures on this program please refer to the Clinical Massage Therapy Program