Atlanta School of Massage, named a 2004 School of Distinction by
the Accrediting Commission of Career School and Colleges of
Technology, has been an international leader in massage therapy
education for over 25 years. Our faculty and staff members have a
shared mission - to provide superior massage therapy education in
a supportive environment. We have a long-standing, reliable,
proven and consistent commitment to excellence. Our faculty is
comprised of highly skilled, experienced and compassionate
professionals who are committed to the success of their students.
The massage instructors, all certified practicing massage
therapists, undergo a rigorous teacher-training program and
on-going refresher courses. We are one of the few massage schools
in the nation that invests in the expertise provided by a
full-time teaching body. Many of our instructors have offered
their expert guidance to our students for more than a decade.
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 postural distortion and dysfunctional biomechanics,
reduced circulation, trigger points, nerve impingement and
tension, somatovisceral and viscerosomatic reflexes and trauma.
These factors can often create irregular activity in the central
nervous system that leads to pain and dysfunction. In the course,
you will study the physiology of each of these important factors.
As a leading massage therapist school, 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 massage therapist school
graduates to maximize the effects of their treatment.
Reflexology - Certificate
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The reflexology certification course 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 re-balance and heal
itself. Restoring balance to the body can help relieve stress,
relax tension and improve circulation. In our reflexology
certification course 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 - Certificate
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An American Massage Therapy Association poll of its members
revealed that seated massage represents the largest untapped area
of the massage market. Our therapeutic massage school has
included a comprehensive certification course that teaches 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
Our therapeutic massage school seated massage certification
course 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.
Spa Therapies - Certificate
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Atlanta School of Massage's award-winning massage therapy
education prepares you to enter the fastest growing area of the
massage therapy job market. Classes in the spa therapy program
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 massage therapy education 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.
Swedish Massage & Deep Tissue Therapy - Certificate
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Introductory classes in anatomy, physiology, touch and body
mechanics allow the you to confidently step into the world of the
massage therapist. This strong foundation of our Swedish massage
school curriculum includes a first look at the terminology
commonly used in the profession, prepares you to perform Swedish
massage both safely and effectively, and facilitates an enjoyable
learning experience. Students develop a full-body routine
specifically designed to increase range of motion, reduce
stiffness and stretch connective tissues in order to help their
clients achieve a greater sense of relaxation. The superior
Swedish massage skills you develop enable you to advance to our
next level of study, which is an integrated approach to deep
tissue therapy. 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 another level.