Massage Therapy 2200 Hours
START DATES
Program starts on the first business day of each month.
CAMPUS
Edmonton (Alberta Academy of Aesthetics), Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie
COURSE LENGTH
43 Weeks, Includes Kits, Uniform, Textbook.
This course is designed to introduce the entry-level massage therapy student to the administration of professional massage therapy. It is broken down into five phases, as follows: Phase one of the course will encompass history, requirements for practice, and professional ethics. Phase two will examine human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Phase three will describe effects, benefits, and contraindications, while also considering equipment, products, infection control, and safety. The fourth phase will focus on the actual practice of massage, in terms of client consultation, massage movements, and application of massage techniques. Phase five introduces several massage modalities and concludes with business practices.
- Facials & Body Treatments
- Bones
- Circulatory System
- Glands
- Digestion
- Aromatherapy
- Skin Structure
- Skin Types
- Skin Disorders
- Product Knowledge
- Basic Facial Techniques
- Electric Machine Facials
- Glycolic Acid Treatments and Peels
- Paraffin Wax Treatments
- Cellulite treatments
- Back Treatments
- Electrolysis & Waxing
- Hair Growth
- Hair Structure Depilation
- Epilation
- Facial & Body Waxing
- Thermolysis
- Electrolysis
- The Blend Method
- Makeup Artistry
- Color Theory
- Cosmetic Products
- Product Knowledge
- Day Makeup Application
- Evening Makeup Application
- Black & White Photography Makeup
- Lash & Brow Tinting
- Brow lamination
- Nail Technician
- Bacteriology Sanitation
- Nail Structure
- Nail Disorders
- Nail Tips
- Gel Nails
- Gel Toe Nails
- Acrylic Nails
- Colored Acrylic Nails Colored Gel Polish Nails Basic Manicure
- French Manicure Paraffin Wax Treatments Pedicures
- Industry Preparation
- Product Retailing
- Business Management
- Resumes
- Interviews
- Guest Speakers
- Professional Development Seminars
- Holistic Aesthetics
- Swedish Body Massage
- Aromatherapy Facials
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Hot stone massage
- Reflexology
- Medical and Advanced Aesthetics
- Brazilian Bikini Waxing
- Permanent Lash Extensions Advanced Pedicures Micro-Dermabrasion
- Skin Treatments
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Acne Treatments
- Laser Pigmentation Photo Treatments Laser Vascular Removal Treatments
