American Bodywork Institute - Massage Therapy and Bodywork

Massage and Bodywork Therapy Program

The Massage Therapy and Bodywork Program is composed of 672 clock hours of lectures and laboratory practices designed for anyone interested in becoming a professional massage therapist.

Students will learn about the biologic self-healing mechanism of the human body, and the principles and applications of massage and bodywork therapy either for maintenance or corrective measurements.

The curriculum includes the studies of human biology, massage and bodywork techniques, professional ethics, business development, health maintenance, and clinical practice.

This program will provide students with solid theoretical and practical skills needed in order to maintain their own health, to assist their clients, and to complement the services of other health care providers.

Curriculum

Areas of Concentration

Clock Hours

Human Biology

Anatomy & Physiology I

Anatomy & Physiology II

Anatomy of Movement

Connective Tissue Studies

Clinical Pathology I

Clinical Pathology II

Total Clock Hours of Human Biology

156

Massage

Massage Therapy I

Massage Therapy II

Massage Therapy III

Massage Therapy IV

Adjunctive Therapies & Complementary Techniques

Clinical Preparation Seminar

Clinical Practice

Total Clock Hours of Massage Therapy

294

Bodywork Therapy

Introduction to Bodywork/ Foot Reflexology

Cranial Sacral Therapy I

Acupressure

Japanese Deep Tissue Therapy

Fundamentals of Oriental Medicine

Total Clock Hours of Bodywork Therapy

132

Health and Business

Business Development and Legality

Professional Ethics

Stress Management & Wellness

Medical Terminology

Nutrition

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Taking off campus

Total Clock Hours of Health and Business

Approved by the Illinois State Board of Education

Total clock hours earned after completing the Massage & Bodywork Therapy Program.

672

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