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Oct 23, 2026
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MASG 1023 - Clinical Massage for Special Populations
Credits: 4
Catalog Description
This course provides the study of theoretical concepts and the practice of specialized massage therapy protocol for populations of people who are vulnerable because of a physical limitation or life stage. Populations include: pre- and post-pregnancy massage, infant massage, cancer, hospice and palliative care, chronic and acute pain management, geriatric massage, chronic illness, clients with PTSD and those with disabilities. The students will focus on learning appropriate technique for the pathology, etiology, indications, contraindications, adaptations, and emotional/psychological considerations from both the Western and Asian body of knowledge. Students will learn to design a treatment and care plan based on the specific needs required.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): MASG 1001 , MASG 2102 , BIOL 1102 , and BIOL 1104
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better) or Corequisite(s): MASG 1020 and MASG 1021
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Pre- and post-natal massage therapy.
- Infant massage therapy.
- Geriatric massage therapy.
- Terminal illness, hospice, and cancer massage therapy.
- Chronic and acute pain management.
- Chronic illness, PTSD, and disability massage therapy.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Pregnancy, pre-and post-natal massage therapy
- Infant massage therapy
- Geriatric massage therapy
- Terminal Illness, Hospice, Cancer clientele
- Chronic and acute pain management
- Chronic illness, PTSD, and disability massage therapy
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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