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Certificate in East West Therapeutic Massage

Curriculum Overview

The East West Therapeutic Certificate combines both the Certificate in Therapeutic Massage and the Shiatsu Certificate into one program. It prepares graduates to work effectively in various clinical environments (e.g., hospitals, medical clinics, sports rehab centers, etc.) utilizing both Western and Chinese medicine, providing relief from pain and other symptoms. Courses build on relaxation massage approaches with clinically focused massage and Shiatsu techniques. Clinical rotations provide opportunities to integrate both massage and Shiatsu techniques within treatment sessions. Shiatsu is therapeutic bodywork from Japan based on principles of Chinese Medicine combined with modern anatomy and physiology. Shiatsu is non-invasive, performed without oils through light, comfortable clothing, and uses soothing, kneading, pressing, tapping, and stretching techniques. Shiatsu stimulates and harmonizes the flow of “Qi” (vital energy) throughout the body and has both preventative and therapeutic effects. It is beneficial for a wide range of internal and musculoskeletal conditions. Through the unique lens of Chinese medicine, students adopt a new view of the body: assessing and balancing the energetic system to contribute to overall health and well-being. Each Shiatsu session is specifically designed according to client indications, and students learn to integrate both massage therapy and Shiatsu therapy throughout their educational experience.

Graduation Requirements

The East West Therapeutic Massage Certificate is granted to those candidates who have:

  • Completed the required curriculum with a grade of C or better.
  • Completed the required 58 total credits.
  • Demonstrated competency in clinic and completed internship and field experience requirements.
  • Earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better.
  • Successfully passed the written comprehensive exam.

Core Course Requirements

MTCL-1100PRE-CLINIC WORKSHOP

1
MTCL-1201CLINIC ROTATION 1: FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS

1
MTCL-1202CLINIC ROTATION 2: ENHANCEMENT OF CLINICAL SKILLS

1
MTCL-1301CLINIC ROTATION 3: REFINEMENT OF CLINICAL SKILLS

1
MTCL-1302CLINIC ROTATION 4: MASTERY OF CLINICAL SKILLS

1
MTPR-1120WELLNESS AND SELF CARE

1
MTPR-1121ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM

2
MTPR-1122FOUNDATIONS OF EVIDENCE INFORMED PRACTICE

1
MTPR-1123LEGAL ASPECTS OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

0.5
MTPR-1221BUSINESS AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

1.5
MTPR-1240TRAUMA INFORMED HEALTHCARE

1
MTPR-1321PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - JOB SEARCH SKILLS

0.5
MTSC-1201ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1

4
MTSC-1202ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 2

4
MTSC-1212APPLIED ANATOMY

2
MTSC-1311PATHOLOGY

2
MTSU-1101FUNDAMENTALS OF CHINESE MEDICINE THEORY

3
MTSU-1102FOUNDATIONS OF SHIATSU THERAPY

2.5
MTSU-1103PATTERNS AND PATHOLOGY OF CHINESE MEDICINE THEORY

3
MTSU-1104SHIATSU TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS

5
MTSU-1105SHIATSU CLINIC TRAINING AND SUMMARY SESSION

2
MTSU-1106SHIATSU STUDENT CLINIC

2
MTTE-1101RELAXATION MASSAGE 1

2.5
MTTE-1102RELAXATION MASSAGE 2

2
MTTE-1201CLINICAL MASSAGE 1

3.5
MTTE-1202CLINICAL MASSAGE 2

3.5
MTTE-1300HYDROTHERAPY

0.5
MTTE-1400MASSAGE THERAPY FOR SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

2
Total Credit Hours:56

Additional Program Requirements

MED-1000MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

1
INCR-1001FOUNDATIONS OF INTEGRATIVE CARE

1
Total Credit Hours:2

Total Credit Hours: 58