- Empathy: They have a deep understanding and ability to empathize with their clients’ physical and emotional needs.
- Communication Skills: Good massage therapists communicate clearly and effectively with clients to understand their preferences and any health concerns.
- Technical Proficiency: They are skilled in various massage techniques, understanding anatomy and physiology to apply appropriate pressure and manipulation.
- Professionalism: They maintain professionalism in all interactions, respecting client confidentiality and boundaries.
- Intuition and Sensitivity: They have a natural intuition about how to address clients’ needs and are sensitive to non-verbal cues.
- Physical Stamina: Massage therapy can be physically demanding, so good therapists have the stamina to perform sessions effectively.
- Continuous Learning: They stay updated with new techniques and advancements in massage therapy through continuing education.
- Trustworthiness: Clients trust them with their well-being, so integrity and reliability are crucial.
- Patience and Calmness: They remain patient and calm, even with challenging clients or situations.
- Passion for Healing: A genuine passion for helping others and promoting well-being through therapeutic touch.
Get Licensed
Be prepared for the Massage and Bodywork Licensure Exam (MBLex).
Hands-on Healing
Relieving tension, promoting relaxation, and enhancing overall well-being through touch.
Schedule
Night schedule is available for those needing a career change.
Money's tight, we get it. We can help with that too.
Our Massage Therapy Program is currently offered at our Florence Campus at night.
Program Overview:
- 650 clock hours in total
- Massage Theory and Practice: Learn various massage modalities (e.g., Swedish, deep tissue, sports) including body mechanics, draping, client assessment, treatment planning, and practical massage techniques to assess and treat musculoskeletal conditions.
- Anatomy and Physiology: Study the human body’s structure and function, focusing on the musculoskeletal, circulatory, and nervous systems, and how massage affects physiological processes.
- Pathology: Understand diseases, disorders, and conditions relevant
to massage therapy, including contraindications and precautions, to make informed treatment decisions. - Kinesiology: Explore human movement, joint anatomy, muscle actions, and palpation techniques to assess posture, gait, and address musculoskeletal issues through massage.
- Business and Ethics: Gain training in professional ethics,
therapeutic relationships, communication, and business practices necessary for operating a massage practice. - Clinical Practice: Apply learned skills through supervised hands-on
experience providing massage services to the public.
The 5 A's
- Accountability
- Academics
- Attitude
- Appearance
- Attendance
These five words are how we measure success at Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology. Our students and instructors bring their best in each of these areas to prepare for their future careers.
The Red Apron Program
A STUDENT FAVORITE!
The key apron program is your way to show off your accomplishments by wearing them on your chest!
By hitting goals throughout your program, you’ll have the opportunity to win your first, second, third, and Golden Key aprons that you’ll get to wear proudly for the public eye to see!
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