Massage Therapy
Experience what is takes to soothe the soul. Our Massage Therapy curriculum incorporates practice in body treatments, business development and wellness. Upon completion, you’ll be ready to succeed as a licensed Massage Therapist.
Our 500-hour program will satisfy the Texas Department of State Health Services’ requirements of Anatomy and Physiology, Swedish Massage (additional massage techniques), Hydrotherapy, Health and Hygiene, Business, Pathology, Kinesiology and Internship. Our program will prepare and qualify students for certification requirements in Texas and with national testing affiliates, as well as incorporate an emphasis on the AVEDA Elemental Nature℠ personalized massage philosophy with the use of pure flower and plant essences. Job opportunities are available in the salon/spa, medical, sports and retail industries.
An Aveda Institute education is rigorous and thorough. Throughout the weeks of the Massage Therapy program, you’ll cover the following topics in varying levels of depth and detail, giving you an exceptional foundation for your professional career.
Aveda Institute also provides continuing education courses for licensed Massage Therapists. For more information on available continuing education courses, please email kellyd@aihouston.biz or suzannee@aihouston.biz or call 936.271.7700 x1009 or x1010.
500- Hour Course
Ayurvedic Massage Techniques with Elemental Nature℠ that include:
Anatomy and Physiology
Business Practices and Professional Ethics
Health & Hygiene
Hydrotherapy
Pathology
Kinesiology
Participants will be introduced to the following:
- swedish techniques
- deep tissue
- chair massage
- foot massage
- hydrotherapy/thermal therapy
- acupressure
- lymphatic drainage massage
- energy work
- sports massage
- geriatric massage
- body contouring
- hot stone massage
- and more
Case Studies
Clinic Practice
- clinic setup
- sanitation
- time management
- daily goals
- retailing
Treatments
- chair massage
- 60 & 120 minute massage
- body wraps
- hydrotherapy services
(tubs, steam and vichy shower, where available)
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