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Oct 23, 2026
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MASG 1001 - Introduction to Massage
Credits: 4
Catalog Description
This course presents the theory, skills, and experience that are the foundation for becoming a massage therapist. Students will learn techniques and a routine for a full body massage, including basic anatomy and palpation skills, contraindications for massage, and proper forms of draping. Effective procedures are introduced in proper body mechanics, therapist self-care, professionalism, session management, and documentation. Students are introduced to various products and equipment for massage therapy.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): Therapeutic Massage Pre-Program Orientation
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: Placement into college-level reading and writing as demonstrated by meeting enrollment requirements for ENGL 1121 .
Additional fee to student: Yes
Learner Outcomes
- Summarize history and scope of massage therapy practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physiological and psychological effects of massage.
- Analyze the benefits and effects of massage therapy, including indications and contraindications.
- Demonstrate safety and infection control practices for massage therapy.
- Demonstrate knowledge of holistic client consultation, evaluation, and documentation practices.
- Understand and apply interpersonal and professional practices associated with client care.
- Describe and apply identified modalities of massage techniques.
- Identify and demonstrate self-care practices in massage therapy procedures, including such areas as posturing, equipment and product selection, body mechanics.
- Understand and demonstrate effective massage routine based on anatomical and physiological knowledge.
Major Areas of Course Content
- History and scope of massage therapy practice
- Understanding of physiological and psychological effects of massage
- Indications and contraindications
- Infection control practices
- Client intake and evaluation
- Documentation of soap notes
- Client positioning, draping, and preparation
- Body mechanics, injury protection, and self-care of massage therapist
- Inclusive routine of massage, including major muscle areas of massage
- Massage techniques and movement
- Equipment, protective gear, and products for massage
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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