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Advanced Massage Therapy Program

The Advanced Massage Therapy Program is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of practicing, licensed massage therapists. Through this advanced training, massage therapists will be better able to respond knowledgeably to a wide spectrum of client situations. Experienced Massage Therapy professionals and educators have designed this program based upon their years of experience and study in the field. A blend of science and hands-on practice assures the enhancement of techniques already learned and applied through the basic training received earlier in their career. Therapists select from a variety of continuing education subjects to round out their education or can concentrate their studies in specific topics to receive certificates in specialized fields of study.

Graduates of WMTI's Basic and Advance Massage Programs may receive an Associates Degree in Therapeutic Massage from the College of Du Page or Joliet Junior College.

Objectives

By completing the Advanced Massage Therapy Program, therapists will:

• Develop competency in Deep tissue and Neuromuscular techniques to add specificity and focus to their work.
• Synthesize techniques to address special client populations.
• Expand technique approaches to allow more options in working with a diverse client population.
• Understand physiological mechanisms through which massage and bodywork brings about change.
• Explore various bodywork disciplines as a possible field of specialization and certification.
• Be able to create treatment goals for massage sessions that are appropriate to the symptoms and conditions presented by the client.

Application Requirements

Applicants to the Advanced Massage Therapy Program must meet the following pre-requisites:

• Completion of an application and remittance of appropriate fees.
• Completion of a 500 (+) hour program approved by the Illinois State Board of Education, or State Approving Body.
• Documentation of a current, valid massage license issued by an authorized state government agency.

Program Content

Students must complete the 150-hour Neuromuscular/Deep Tissue course of study and a minimum of 120 hours of continuing education subjects as outlined below.

Continuing Education Courses

Students must complete a minimum of 120 hours of coursework from the list of continuing education subjects. Completion of all continuing education courses within a single subject area will result in a Certificate of Achievement being awarded in that special area of study.

Areas of Specialization
Advanced Reflexology
Advanced Seated Massage
Advanced Sports Massage
Clinical Massage
Intuitive Cranial Sacral
Jin Shin Do Bodymind Acupressure
Spa Massage Techniques
Spiral Synergy
Wellness Practices