Rasmussen College
Associate's in Massage Therapy
Earning a Massage Therapy Degree allows you to obtain a fulfilling career as a professional in the healing arts. Even though massages are given for pleasure and relaxation purposes, Massage Therapy provides medical benefits and can only be practiced through highly trained individuals.
Furthermore, now that the health care industry and medical insurance providers have been more open to Massage Therapy as a legitimate treatment and prevention of several types of injuries and illnesses, opportunities are increasing for people who have undergone Massage Therapy training. Massage Therapy Training graduates can offer their services in assisted living and nursing homes, as senior citizens want more energy and less health problems, as a result of this endorsement by the health care industry.
Most people are not aware that there are over 80 different types of massage, called modalities, in which students pursuing certification in Massage Therapy Training can specialize. You will find that the majority of massage therapists have a number of specialist areas, each requiring different techniques.
You learn about these subjects in our Massage Therapy degree program:
- Aromatherapy
- Reflexology
- Shiatsu
- Myofascial Release
- Practical Therapy application
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Swedish Massage
- And more
The client's medical need is in the mind of Massage Therapists specialized care.
- Utilizes finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body
- Examines clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and performance, muscle strength, and range of motion
- Confers medical histories and any problems with stress and/or pain with their clients, so that a decision can be made regarding the benefits of massage for that patient
- Confer with other health care professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians and psychologists in order to develop treatment plans for clients
- Creates and suggests client treatment plans that clarify the kind of massage that will be best
- Looks after treatment records
- Massages and works on the muscles and soft tissues of the human body to offer treatment for medical conditions and injuries or to maintain of health
- Arranges and mixes oils, and rubs the blends onto clients' skin
- Gives clients guidance and information about techniques for improving posture, including stretching, strengthening, relaxation and rehabilitative exercises
- Refers clients to other types of Therapists when necessary
- Treats clients in own offices, or travel to clients' offices and homes
- Use corresponding aids, such as infrared lamps, wet compresses, ice, and whirlpool baths in order to promote clients' recovery, relaxation and well-being
Massage Therapy diploma
The above are just some of the more prominent tasks performed. If you are an Allied Health professional who is looking to increase your credentials, you can earn a diploma through Massage Therapy training at Rasmussen College. When you earn a diploma in Massage Therapy, you will assure future employers and clients that you are able to perform your job well because you have the training and knowledge to do so.
Training as a Massage Therapist will teach you how to treat painful ailments, decompress tired and overworked muscles, reduce everyday stress, rehabilitate sports injuries, and promote general health; this training will also help you leave your patients with an overall sense of well being and general health. You can earn more and gain respect in your workplace if you have undergone massage therapy skills training.
Campuses
- Rasmussen College - Eden Prairie- Eden Prairie, (Minnesota)
- Rasmussen College - Mankato- Mankato, (Minnesota)
- Rasmussen College - Rockford- Rockford, (Illinois)
- Rasmussen College - St. Cloud- St. Cloud, (Minnesota)
- Rasmussen College - Green Bay- Green Bay, (Wisconsin)
- Rasmussen College - Bismarck- Bismarck, (North Dakota)
- Rasmussen College - Ocala- Ocala, (Florida)
- Rasmussen College - Aurora- Aurora, (Illinois)
