Massage Therapy

Students learn the gross anatomy and palpation of the musculoskeletal system of the upper body.

Students learn the gross anatomy and palpation of the musculoskeletal system of the lower body. They will also cover the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.

Students will learn the structure and functions of the nervous system, such as somatic motor and sensory pathways, spinal nerves, plexuses, and cranial nerves. Students are introduced to the autonomic nervous system, including the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

Students learn the basic principles to make informed business decisions. Topics include a study of laws that govern a massage therapy business, financial record keeping, resume writing, advertising, and marketing strategies.

Students participate in one four-hour supervised clinic session per week in order to progress from general relaxation treatments to assessment and treatment of a variety of conditions. Students integrate clinical skills with technical and academic training, as well as promote professionalism through interaction with the general public.

Students learn techniques that enable the therapist to formulate an effective treatment plan such as observation, palpation, and range of motion testing.

Students are exposed to orthopedic testing procedures for all areas of the body.

Students learn the therapeutic uses of hot and cold packs, saunas, whirlpools, paraffin wax, and salt glows.

Students will learn to formulate therapeutic exercise programs for clients through the understanding of how the human body moves.

Students learn to perform a full-body relaxation massage through a combination of theory and hands-on practice. Students will understand the basic techniques of Swedish massage, consent boundaries, and draping.

Students perform and practice advanced treatment techniques.

Students are prepared for Provincial Registration Examinations held with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). Two components are covered: a) multiple choice computer-administered examination, and b) OSCE clinical examination requiring hands-on treatments. Clinical exam situations are administered throughout the program at Bryan College in accordance with the principles of the OSCE. At the end of the program several weeks of intensive practice are administered to assist with developing a comfort level in demonstrating the techniques and treatments learned.

This course involves the study of human physiology, focusing on microbiology and the integumentary, nervous, lymphatic, and endocrine systems of the body.

This course involves the study of human physiology, focusing on metabolism, pharmacology, and the musculoskeletal, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems of the body.

This course seeks to provide an understanding of the effect of disease on the body and examines how and why various signs and symptoms arise. Students will cover basic concepts of health and disease, cell function and growth, infection, inflammation, immunity, as well as common pathologies of the integumentary system, endocrine system, and nervous system.

This course seeks to provide an understanding of the effect of disease on the body and examines how and why various signs and symptoms arise. Students will cover common pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, gastrointestinal system, respiratory system, renal system, genitourinary and reproductive systems, as well as substance abuse and addiction.

Students are introduced to the research process by finding and critically analyzing research reports, using specific examples from massage therapy.

Students will understand the treatment of pathological conditions and occurrences by integrating knowledge from other sources. Students develop the ability to formulate treatment objectives and plans and to apply massage manipulations and techniques to specific conditions. Conditions covered are those not covered in TCA2.

Students will understand the treatment of pathological conditions and occurrences by integrating knowledge from other sources. Students develop the ability to formulate treatment objectives and plans and to apply massage manipulations and techniques to specific conditions. Conditions covered are those not covered in TCA1.

Students become familiar with the ethical issues and professional boundaries that need to be practiced in everyday life as a massage therapist.

Students are introduced to government legislation and professional policies that govern conduct and analyze ethical dilemmas encountered in practice.