Massage Therapy Program

The Massage therapy program(RMA) is designed to prepare graduates to take the MBLEx set up by Federal State Massage Therapy Board and to qualify for an entry-level position in any phase of Massage Therapy. The instructing methods include lectures, demonstrations, analysis of an example of questions  ,watching videos courseware, and hands-on experiences/instructions. in the aspect of Continuing Education, We provide the curriculum of development in practical skills and ethics/laws .  Theory and practice are integrated throughout the program and meet the following requirements: 220 hours of study of sciences (Anatomy Physiology Kinesiology and Pathology) ; 260 hours of massage theory, principles, and practice of massage  ; 50 hours of student clinic ; 55 hours of clinical business practices ; 40 hours of professional ethics ;7 hours of learning/instructing/training  for the Certification that courses in American Red Cross first aids and American Heart Association CPR or the equivalent requirements are met .  During special events such as a pandemic,  Online (Wechat platform) /Zoom system training or other distance education may be adopted as approval. the total of training proceeds with a minimum of six months. We issue the  diploma upon the completion of training and fulfillment of financial obligations. Starting on September 1st 2021 and upon approval by DOH of Washington State , We will carry out our new massage therapy program(632 hours) ,   and tuition increasing accordingly. The total tuition is $8800. 

•  Anatomy  and Physiology ( 90 hours)

                System structure and function 

                        The chemical level

                        Three type of Chemical Bonds

                         Basic chemical reactions and the concept of pH

                        The Cellular level (components and function)

                        Phases of Cell Division 

                        The tissue Level (four Tissue Types)

                 Twelve system of Human 

                          Circulation 

                               Formation of Blood Cell

                               The heart structure

                               The blood vessels

                               Hepatic Portal circulation 

                               Movement of Substances into and out of cells

                          Digestive 

                               Six basic processes of digestive system

                                the peritoneum and its associated structures

                          Endocrine

                                 How the body responds to stress

                          Integumentary

                          immune & Lymphatic

                          Muscular                                                   

                             Types and Functions of Muscular Tissue and fascia

                             The anatomy of skeletal muscle fibers 

                          Nervous 

                             The Brain and Protective Coverings 

                    The 12 Cranial Nerves: Name, Location, and Function

                        Spinal Nerves & Branches of the Cervical, Brachial. Lumbar. & Sacral Plexuses  

                          Reproduction

                          Respiratory

                          Skeletal

                          Urinary

                          Special Senses 

                  Tissue Injury and Repair

                          Acute soft tissue injury

          Concepts of Energetic Anatomy                                                                                              

• 60 hours of kinesiology to include muscle identification and palpation, location and attachment(s), actions, range of motion, and joint classification and function. 

• 70 hours of Pathology,  general terminology and classification of diseases, the indications, contraindications,  cautions and common adaptations to massage including, but not limited to, arthritis, bursitis,  cancer, headaches, skin cancer and other skin conditions, diabetes, fasciitis, sprain, strain,  tendinopathy, nerve compression syndromes, osteoporosis, stress, fibromyalgia and other  chronic pain syndromes, common neurological diseases, autoimmune disorders, bloodborne  pathogens, common cardiovascular diseases, reproductive systems, pregnancy, and any  other health care issues as they relate to the practice of massage 

• 260 hours of massage theory, principles, and practice of massage to include the following: history of massage, benefits and effects, techniques and strokes, body mechanics of the  therapist, application methods and styles, concepts of basic research, session planning and  the adaptation of techniques appropriate to stages of healing, to include the safe use of  superficial heat, cold, lubricants and salts, and considerations relevant to special populations ,remedial gymnastics, body mechanics of the practitioner and the impact of techniques on pathologies.

• 50 hours of student clinic , it may be directly supervised  by instructors , when serves to clients , the clients' feedback form has to be made and kept . the ratio is one to six (each instructor supervises six students)

• 55 hours of clinical business practices, at a minimum to include hygiene, sanitation, draping ,records keeping, billing and insurance concept, medical terminology, professional ethics, business models and  management, and law and rules relevant to massage and massage businesses.

• 40 hours of pr40 ofessional ethics to include the following:  the therapeutic relationship of the massage therapist and client or patient, human behavior,  communication skills, professional boundaries, standards of ethical practice, and state laws  and rules related to massage and health care ethics.  

• 7 hours of training of CPR/First Aid ; please  NOTE that Student may receive the certificate of CPR/First Aid and AIDS/HIV online or other institution upon being instructed by RMA , additional costs for the certificates are not included in the table of tuition.