NWCCD 2021-22 Catalog 
    
    May 24, 2025  
NWCCD 2021-22 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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HLTK 1720 - Massage Therapy Techniques I


This course is the first of a two-semester hands-on technique series that provides the foundation skills for Massage Therapy (MT). It comprehensively covers techniques and sequencing for Swedish massage (SWM) (a basic approach to massage) and introduces neuromuscular massage (a more technical approach).  The foundations of Swedish massage modality are taught with an emphasis on technique and development of palpation skills.  Other modalities covered are, energy work, chair massage, and hot stone.
Minimum Credits: 5
Co-requisites: HLTK 1730 Communication, Ethics & Business Application and HLTK 1740 Ergonomics
Grading: Letter



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