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In Foundations of Massage 2 you will gain imperative knowledge required to select appropriate massage applications based on the benefits that each therapeutic massage type provides.

Also explored are various approaches to care based on the client's condition and realistic goals that may be achieved through using therapeutic massage. Contraindications are also presented along with guidelines for decision making. Additional massage sequences to the front of the body are provided and the theory and practice of giving a full body massage is covered with particular emphasis on correct draping techniques.

Subject Topics

  • Indications to Massage
  • Approaches to Care
  • Pathology, Health and Therapeutic Massage
  • Contraindications to Massage
  • Massage Sequences
    • Abdominal Massage
    • Chest Massage
    • Front of Leg Massage
  • Full Body Massage (theory & practice)
  • Pregnancy Massage
  • Oedema Massage
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Subject details

Duration
100 hours
Prereq.
Subject 3 Foundations of Massage 1
Fee
$695
Certificate Awarded
Subject 4: Diploma of Remedial Massage

Student comments

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    "The Diploma course I completed at ACM was very informative and absolutely up-to-date! Many components of the course touched on issues that regularly come up within the current massage industry."

    Lisa Wilson
    Adelaide
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