LEVEL I
Restorative Massage Therapy
A comprehensive course with an emphasis on Eastern & Western massage techniques with an overview of anatomy, physiology and special attention on professional ethics; incorporated with practical application on patients.
Enroll now!A sequential and detailed outline of lesson subject matter is outlined below. The skills to be learned will be measured with an exam at the end of each lesson.
| Week | Description of Lesson & Clinic |
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| Week 1 | Introduction and Orientation to the Napa Valley School of Massage Clinic - Making a Restorative Massage Therapy Treatment Kit |
| Week 2 | Personal Hygiene and the Importance of Cleanliness in the Clinic or Spa Clinic - Introduction to Swedish Massage Manipulations |
| Week 3 | Professional Ethics / Maintaining Patient Information Clinic - The Chair Massage |
| Week 4 | Rules and Regulations Governing the Practice of Massage Therapy Clinic - The Towel Massage |
| Week 5 | History and Overview of Western Massage Clinic - The Multiple Uses of Lavender |
| Week 6 | History and Overview of the North American Tradition of Massage Clinic - Natural Incense |
| Week 7 | History and Overview of Massage in the Napa Valley Clinic - Las Curanderas / Treating "La Gripa" (Chest Cold) |
| Week 8 | History and Overview of Eastern Massage Clinic - Okazaki's Restorative Massage, Part I |
| Week 9 | Oriental Theory of Disease and Chi Imbalance Clinic - Okazaki's Restorative Massage, Part II |
| Week 10 | Eastern Massage Terminology and Basic Techniques Clinic - Introduction to Eastern Massage Techniques |
| Week 11 | Use and Preparation of Liniments and Oils Clinic - Making Herbal Salves |
| Week 12 | Western Massage Terminology and Basic Techniques Clinic - Granny's Scientific Swedish Massage Part I |
| Week 13 | Proper Use of Massage Furniture and Tools Clinic - Granny's Scientific Swedish Massage Part II |
| Week 14 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System Clinic - Granny's Scientific Swedish Massage Part III |
| Week 15 | Care and Maintenance of Massage Equipment and Linen Clinic - Granny's Treatment on the Side |
| Week 16 | Proper Use of Body Mechanics to Avoid Injury Clinic - Walking the Body |
| Week 17 | Traditional Restorative and Resuscitative Techniques Clinic - Medical Gymnastics and Self-Care Through Stretching |
| Week 18 | Nutrition for Healthy Living Clinic - A Trip to the Supermarket |
| Week 19 | Restorative Massage Techniques for Headache Clinic - Cold Compress for Headache |
| Week 20 | Restorative Massage Techniques for Sinusitis Clinic - The Neti Pot |
| Week 21 | Restorative Massage Techniques for Back Pain Clinic - Mustard Poultice |
| Week 22 | Restorative Massage Techniques for Edema and Circulatory Problems Clinic - Foot Bath and Massage |
| Week 23 | Restorative Massage Techniques for Respiratory Problems Clinic - Restorative Massage Techniques for Respiratory Problems |
| Week 24 | Restorative Massage Techniques for Constipation Clinic - Treating Constipation with Restorative Massage Therapy |
| Week 25 | Staying Healthy Through Self Massage Clinic - Stretching and Self Massage Techniques |
| Week 26 | Business and Marketing Information Clinic - Granny's Facial Treatment |
| Week 27 | Career Options, Resume Writing and Job Search Clinic - Granny's Head Massage |
| Text Book: | The Anatomy Coloring Book (4th edition) by Wynn Kapit and Lawrence M. Elson |
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| Written Materials | None |
| Other requirements | None |
The first week of instruction is a lecture period consisting of lectures 2 hours per day Monday through Friday. This is to orient the students to the institution and the course outline.
Weeks 2-4 will consist of group sessions meeting 3 hours per day. Students will cycle through the following areas.
- Lab - An area dedicated to demonstration and participation where students will learn to apply new techniques and formulate oils and liniments.
- Reading - This session meets two days per week to allow students time and materials to complete written assignments.
- Video - Videos will be viewed by the students one day per week to study practitioners applying actual techniques.
- Practical - This session allows students to practice the techniques they have learned throughout the week on each other.
Every Friday for weeks 1-10 there will be a 1 hour lecture period at the conclusion of the group session.
Weeks 5- 10 are similar to weeks 2-4 except lab is replaced by clinical. The clinical session is the opportunity for students to work on real patients under the direct supervision of Dr. Andrews.
Instructional mode or methods.
Instructional method includes classroom lecture, watching a training DVD, reading from the textbook and reading the course lessons, There is also clinical observation and an intern-ship.