Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology

A comprehensive course based on “The Massage Therapist Guide to Pathology,” which includes indications, contraindications and relevant information concerning various aspects of common diseases. Course prepares students to work confidently with clients facing health problems. We discuss disease process, clinical approach and referral parameters.

Students will learn about the pathology and indications and contraindications for massage.

Students will study the pathology of the Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Nervous, Circulatory, Lymphatic, Immune, Respiratory, Digestive, Endocrine, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems and miscellaneous pathologies and the indications and contraindications for massage and referral parameters and case histories and case management.