MST 104 – Massage Therapy Foundations

This course provides a foundation for the course of study in massage therapy. The historical roots, benefits, contraindications, and complementary approach to integrating massage therapy into healthcare are introduced. Students will learn body mechanics, the basic strokes of massage, and skills in working with clients including documentation, communication, positioning, draping, and delivery of a 60-minute client-centered session.

Corequisite: MST 109 – Massage Clinical Skills