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WHO WE ARE:
Named a 2004 School of Distinction by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), Atlanta School of Massage has been an international leader in massage therapy programs for over 25 years. Atlanta School of Massage is also proud to have been named one of the 'nation's most prestigious massage schools' in a recent article in USA Today's, USA Weekend magazine. Of the many massage schools in Georgia, Atlanta School of Massage earned the honor of being the first authorized by the US Department of Education to offer Title IV funding and the first of the massage schools in Georgia to receive accreditation by the ACCSCT. After 25 years we are still privately owned and operated and have maintained a caring family atmosphere. Atlanta School of Massage is dedicated to the advancement of the field of massage therapy programs as demonstrated by our research with the Neurology Department at Emory University on the beneficial effects of Neuromuscular Therapy on patients with Parkinson's disease.
 750 Hour Massage Therapy Program
All graduates of our 750 hour Massage Therapy Program earn certifications in the following: At the core of our Massage Therapy program is a commitment to a holistic, integrated approach to massage therapy. The program consists of Foundation Courses that combine the scientific knowledge of the body, a variety of massage techniques, communication skills and business practices to create an optimally effective massage therapist. A Clinical Practicum Course gives you invaluable supervised experience providing massage services to the public. Unlike many massage therapy schools, we understand that it is not just knowing massage technique which creates an effective and successful massage therapist, we teach you a client-centered philosophy. You learn how to interview, assess and treat each client to create a unique treatment experience, every session, every time.
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• Neuromuscular Therapy Certification Course
Unlike many other massage therapy courses, the Neuromuscular Therapy course offered at Atlanta School of Massage is part of the core curriculum. Neuromuscular Therapy is a system of soft tissue manipulation that addresses the underlying causes of pain, not just the symptoms. An accomplished neuromuscular therapist interprets the effects of the following internal and external factors, which often create irregular activity in the central nervous system that leads to pain and dysfunction:
Postural Distortion/Dysfunctional Biomechanics
Reduced Circulation
Trigger Points
Nerve Impingement/Tension
Somatovisceral/Viscerosomatic Reflexes
Trauma
You will study the physiology of each of the factors on this list. Atlanta School of Massage teaches you to match the physiology of each condition with the physiological effect of your technique. The ability to choose the appropriate massage technique allows our graduates to maximize the effects of their treatment.
• Swedish Massage & Deep Tissue Therapy Certification Course
The primary goal of any Deep Tissue style of massage is to restore balance to the body by affecting the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. While techniques may vary, the objective remains the same: to relax and lengthen restricted tissues. By combining superior technique with our Client Centered Approach, Atlanta School of Massage takes Deep Tissue Therapy to a level not reached in other massage therapy programs. The following advanced massage techniques are included in our Integrated Approach to Deep Tissue Therapy:
Polarity
Therapeutic Touch
Cross Fiber
Deep Transverse Friction
Assisted Massage (combines massage with movement)
Deep Tissue (gliding style)
Connective Tissue
Our experience has shown that you can greatly enhance the results of the Deep Tissue technique by emphasizing the Client Centered Approach. Increased awareness and attention to detail allow the client-centered therapist to detect the subtle changes many therapists miss. Long held tension patterns dissolve when a skilled therapist accesses the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue and identifies the dysfunctional fibers. Clients report increased relaxation, pain reduction, better posture and more flexibility as some of the long lasting benefits provided by this style of massage.
• Spa Therapies Certification Course
Spa Therapies classes teach you to develop individualized massage and spa treatment sessions. Spa history, theories, and therapeutic benefits will be discussed along with promotion and pricing. You will learn to operate and care for spa equipment, develop treatment plans, and practice creating custom treatments and corresponding spa menus.
This course includes hands-on labs conducted in our teaching clinic and is designed to train students in a comprehensive selection of body treatments. You will review indications, contraindications, therapeutic effectiveness, and treatment protocols for the most popular spa therapies offered in the United States.
Exfoliation: Body Polish / Salt Glow
Aromawrap
Body Masques: Thallasotherapy / Pelotherapy
Back Treatment
Additional classes in Aromatherapy and Hydrotherapy round out your Spa Therapies training. Aromatherapy classes present the art and science of using natural essential oils to aid health and beauty. You will examine the benefits, effects, and individual healing properties of each essential oil so that you can safely create custom-aromatic blends for calming or energizing effects. Hydrotherapy classes introduce the thermodynamics of heat and cold on body tissues and function. You will also learn to appropriately apply water, ice therapies, and moist heat therapies in this portion of your massage therapy education.
• Reflexology Certification Course
The Reflexology Certification Course at Atlanta School of Massage introduces you to a 5,000-year-old method of treatment that is becoming increasingly popular with today's massage and spa clients. Skillfully applying thumb and finger pressure to the feet creates reflex effects that stimulate the natural tendency of the body to rebalance and heal itself. Restoring balance to the body can help relieve stress, relax tension and improve circulation. You will learn to perform a comprehensive reflexology routine, an aromatic reflexology treatment and to integrate the skills into full body massage sessions.
• Seated Massage Certification Course
An American Massage Therapy Association poll of its members revealed that seated massage represents the largest untapped area of the massage market. Atlanta School of Massage has included comprehensive seated massage classes that teach you to integrate the skills you learn throughout the program into a seated massage routine. Seated massage is portable and allows you to work in a wide array of public settings:
Trade Shows
Salons
Airports
Malls
Outdoor Festivals
Corporate Offices
Seated massage gives you the opportunity to revisit techniques previously mastered and explores new ways to apply them. It provides you with access to clients who do not receive table massage and expands your ability to earn money. Atlanta School of Massage teaches you how to tap into the corporate market. A seated massage contract with a business, rather than an individual, can provide you with a steady stream of clients to bolster your revenue.
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