We no longer enroll new students in this qualification. Please contact us for alternative options
Healing touch is one of the oldest, most instinctual and powerful methods of caring available for human beings. Massage involves the stimulation of the superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, using various techniques to enhance function, aid in the healing process and promote relaxation and well-being. Massage involves working and acting on the body with pressure or moving on muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, skin, joints, other connective tissue, as well as vessels, or organs of the gastrointestinal system. Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms and feet.
This nationally recognised, Industry endorsed massage course has been designed to give you the required knowledge and skills to practice as a Massage Therapist.
The course encompasses a variety of massage subjects and areas including:
- Passive joint movement techniques
- Passive soft tissue movement
- Effleurage longitudinal stroking
- Transverse gliding
- Cross over stroke
- Kneading/petrissage
- Friction techniques
- Compressive technique
- Percussion
- Temperature therapy
- Deep tissue massage
- Myofascial tension technique
- Manual lymphatic drainage,
- Trigger point release techniques
- Stretching techniques
- Specialised remedial massage treatment
In addition to massage techniques many other subject areas related to practice as massage therapists are also covered.
The course is designed to be delivered over eight months on a full time fast track basis requiring about 30-40 study per week, or on a part time basis with in twenty four months. Due to the practical nature of the course, this course is not available for virtual campus students and is offered only at AIHM, Perth campus.
If you need any assistance for your study plan please contact one of our course advisors.
Full time fast tracked schedule: Under review.
