Program

Associate of Technical Study in Massage and Spa Therapy

Hocking College's Massage and Spa Therapy program includes the clinically-oriented Massage Therapy certificate program, which prepares you for licensure by the Ohio Medical Board.  Upon completion of this program, you will demonstrate basic assessment skills of the musculo-skeletal system and a variety of massage techniques.

You will earn an Associate of Technical Study degree in Massage and Spa Therapy.  This includes the built-in certificate in massage therapy.  The spa courses have been created to enhance your massage therapy licensure by providing hands-on training in areas such as: Ayurvedic Treatments; Body Scrubs & Detoxifying Treatments; Herbal & Natural Treatments; Aromatherapy Treatments; Hand, Back, & Foot Treatments; and Hydrotherapy Treatments.

After completing the Massage/Spa Therapy program, you will be eligible to take the Ohio State Medical Board Massage Therapy licensing examination in addition to being eligible to sit for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

Program Outcomes

The following outcomes are skills, behaviors, and attitudes cultivated in students seeking the Associate of Technical Studies in Massage and Spa Therapy:

• Assesses and performs appropriate massage therapy treatments;
• Develops client relationships;
• Maintains a safe environment;
• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains professional ethical behaviors;
• Documents patient care;
• Interacts with other health care providers and the community;
• Have a working knowledge of current spa and wellness center techniques including hydrotheraphy and ayurvedic treatments;
• Demonstrates spa and wellness center product knowledge, including but not limited to aromatherapy and natural products; and,
• Practice life-long learning in profession.

Curriculum

No Curriculum Available For Massage & Spa Therapy

Career Opportunities

As an Ohio Licensed Massage Therapist, you may operate your own independent practice, so you have the freedom to treat patients with musculoskeletal problems without referral. You may also choose to own and operate a spa/wellness based practice. Your massage therapy licensure, along with your associate degree in Massage/Spa Therapy offers you a wide variety of other employment opportunities as a massage therapist or lead spa therapist in spas, wellness centers, and holistic bodywork centers. The specific spa therapy training will enhance your career choices and eventually may lead to a career as a corporate wellness manager, spa director, spa guest relations supervisor or spa therapies trainer.

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