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Massage Therapy Career Certification
Diploma (40 weeks / 60 units)Program Benefits
Educational fields have broadened over the last few decades to include massage therapy as a legitimate area of study in the United States. Now, massage therapists need certification to practice alternative medicine and the holistic approach to physical and emotional treatment. Fremont College offers comprehensive career training in order to equip massage therapists to work in medical offices, clinics, spas and wellness centers to treat people with serious health conditions or people who simply need to relieve stress from their bodies. Students at Fremont also take general education classes, which supplement their training to include the development of communication and interpersonal skills. With this distinct blend of course training, students are on the track to success in the field of alternative medicine.
Upon completing this program, students will be well versed in Swedish massage techniques, full body massage, pregnancy massage, acupressure, hydrotherapy, reflexology and hot stone massage. All of these techniques are developed around the complex concepts of human anatomy and complement the basics of traditional Chinese medicine and alternative medicine. The techniques take into consideration the factors of the chair, table, and oil being used when treating such ailments as arthritis, anxiety and depression. While medication may work for some, for many people, medication is not always be the best answer. Alternative medicine does more to treat the physical and emotional implications of an ailment.
In Southern California, the demand for qualified massage therapists is growing. More and more people are seeing the benefits of alternative medicine in their lives. Located in Cerritos, California, Fremont College is uniquely situated in the heart of Los Angeles County. It is a prime location for aspiring massage therapists and Fremont College will equip you with the skills for succeeding in your career as a qualified massage therapist.
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- Swedish massage techniques
- Full body massage and pregnancy massage techniques
- Reflexology massage
- Hot stone massage
- Progressively complex concepts of human anatomy
- Basics of traditional Chinese medicine and alternative medicine