LEVEL II
Intermediate Restorative Massage Therapy
A comprehensive intermediate , course on the Art of Restorative Massage, Medical Gymnastics, Hydrotherapy, Hygiene and the Underlying Principles of Anatomy and Physiology.
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 |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction Clinic - Making a Restorative Massage Therapy Kit |
| Week 2 | History of Black Belt Healing Clinic - The Towel Massage |
| Week 3 | Hygiene in Healing Clinic - The Cut Man |
| Week 4 | Body Mechanics Clinic - Hand Training for the Black Belt Healer |
| Week 5 | Anatomy of Bones and Muscles Clinic - Okazaki Massage – Part 1 |
| Week 6 | Anatomy of Internal Organs Clinic - Okazaki Massage – Part 2 |
| Week 7 | Gentle Manipulations Clinic - Introduction to Eastern Massage Manipulations |
| Week 8 | Traditional Chinese Medical Theory Clinic - Practicing Chinese Massage |
| Week 9 | Using Your Mind to Heal Clinic - Meditation Techniques |
| Week 10 | Self Massage Clinic - Self Massage Practice |
| Week 11 | Ancient & Modern Methods of Resuscitation Clinic - Practicing Old Kappo |
| Week 12 | Taping and Splinting Clinic - Taping the Martial Artist |
| Week 13 | Fight Trauma & Working the Corner Clinic - Wrapping the Boxer's Hands |
| Week 14 | Inflammation and Hydrotherapy Clinic - Using the Steam Room |
| Week 15 | Flexibility to Prevent Injury Clinic - The Sun Salutation |
| Week 16 | Nutrition Clinic - A Trip to the Supermarket |
| Week 17 | Liniments and Oils Clinic - A Trip to the Pharmacy |
| Week 18 | Care of Massage Equipment Clinic - Washing Oily Linen and Table Tops |
| Week 19 | Dislocations Clinic - The Cold Compress |
| Week 20 | Fractures Clinic - Splinting and Bandaging |
| Week 21 | Head, Neck & Back Disorders Clinic - The Headache Treatment |
| Week 22 | Shoulder Disorders Clinic - Using Chinese Liniments |
| Week 23 | Elbow, Wrist and Hand Disorders Clinic - Use of Warm Paraffin Wax |
| Week 24 | Hip and Thigh Disorders Clinic - Making a Hot Pack |
| Week 25 | Knee Disorders Clinic - Making the Frozen Ice Cup |
| Week 26 | Ankle and Foot Disorders Clinic - The Foot Bath |
| Week 27 | Where Do You Go From Here? Clinic - Writing a Resume |
| Text Book: | The Anatomy Coloring Book (4th edition) by Wynn Kapit and Lawrence M. Elson |
|---|---|
| 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.