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• HHWW 027: Adv Cupping ROM Sliding

  0.80 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides those licensed massage therapists, who already have completed the Fundamentals of Cupping training with advanced cupping skills to enhance their knowledge and skills to a massage session. This course focuses on increasing the range of motion by treating muscle groups with static pinning, stretching and sliding cupping techniques. This course is designed for licensed massage therapists and provides eight (8) continuing education units (CEUs) towards maintaining industry certification. Prerequisite: HHWW 019 ??? Foundations of Cupping. Prerequisite:    HHWW 019
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• HHWW 028: Kinesio Tape Upper Body

  0.80 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  This course explores and demonstrates the benefits of kinesiology tape combined with massage therapy on structures of the upper body. Participants will learn about the different brands of tape and how to apply it for a variety of purposes; tissue dysfunction, muscle injury/recovery, influence the lymphatic system, postural awareness, and nervous system disorders. Many clients report feeling like a massage stroke is still happening on the body even after the session is over. The perception of pain can be diminished, as tape can interrupt the pain cycle. Participants will have ample time to learn how to cut and apply tape, practice taping techniques, experience how tape feels, and how to use it in an everyday practice to enhance the results of the massage therapy session.
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• HHWW 029: Kinesio Tape Lower Body

  0.80 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  This course explores and demonstrates the benefits of kinesiology tape combined with massage therapy on structures of the lower body. Participants will learn about the different brands of tape and how to apply it for a variety of purposes; tissue dysfunction, muscle injury/recovery, influence the lymphatic system, postural awareness, and nervous system disorders. Many clients report feeling like a massage stroke is still happening on the body even after the session is over. The perception of pain can be diminished, as tape can interrupt the pain cycle. Participants will have ample time to learn how to cut and apply tape, practice taping techniques, experience how tape feels, and how to use it in an everyday practice to enhance the results of the massage therapy session.
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• HHWW 030: Structural Integr Back-Neck

  0.80 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Teaches students to apply Structural Bodywork theory , foundational concepts and technique to lengthen tissue and facilitate a client???s positive relationship with gravity.
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• HHWW 031: Sports Pre/Post/Prevention

  1.20 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides instruction on injury prevention and how to recognize and treat non-acute sports-specific injuries. You will accomplish this by utilizing sports massage therapy and stretching techniques to assist with muscle recovery from the athlete???s sport. Sports Massage techniques are also used to promote an increased range of motion, flexibility, and strength training principles to achieve a specific goal. In order to reach that goal, the massage therapist should have a good understanding of the basic anatomy and kinesiology of the body and its movements. Treatments for specific sports injuries are addressed, describing the mechanism of injury and how the injury should be treated while in both the acute and chronic phases using massage. Sports Massage supports the body's ability to perform, enhances recovery from activity, and shortens recovery time for a person who participates in an activity, whether amateur or professional. This course is eligible for 12 CEUs.
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• HHWW 032: Thai Massage 3 Day Intensive

  2.10 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Teaches students how to perform a traditional Thai Massage in the supine and prone position, plus the key to career longevity and satisfaction. Upon completion of this course (plus a little home practice) students are ready to add Thai massage to your menu of services or integrate it into your table routine. Additionally, students are taught the history and theory of this ancient practice and the Sen (energy) line system of healing. A course manual and FREE DVD is included with tuition. This course is eligible for 21 CE Hours.
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• HHWW 033: Thai Massage Weekend Immersion

  1.50 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Teaches student a full body Thai Massage in the side-lying and seated positions. Practiced properly, Thai Massage is equally beneficial for the therapist and client. Students are taught how to significantly improve your body mechanics while wowing your clients with this amazing modality. Additionally, history and theory of this ancient practice, as well as the Sen (energy) line system of healing is covered. A course manual and FREE DVD is included with tuition.
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• HHWW 034: Thai Massage for the Table

  0.70 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Teaches Massage Therapists how to incorporate Thai Massage into their table sessions. This course covers the theory and history of traditional Thai Massage, Thai Massage techniques, the benefits and contraindications of Thai Massage, and proper draping techniques for Thai Massage This course is great for those therapists interested in practicing Thai, but cannot or do not wish to practice in the traditional floor style. In addition, this course is beneficial for those therapists who wish to introduce Thai Massage in their practice. This class is eligible for 7 CEUs
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• HHWW 035: Traditional Thai Foot Massage

  0.70 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Teaches the licensed massage therapist Thai Foot Massage techniques. This course covers the fundamental knowledge of reflexology, Thai traditional medicine and theory, the differences between Thai Foot Massage and other types of reflexology. Upon completion of this course, therapists are prepared to provide clients with a whole new service, as well as 15- and 30-minute session add-ons. Thai Foot massage is a simple yet powerful way of applying reflexology. Therapists need not to be an expert in reflexology to perform this modality and thumbs are preserved because there is no ??thumb walking!?? This class is eligible for seven CEUs.
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• HHWW 036: Assisted Stretching: Active

  0.80 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Teaches active assisted stretching techniques for upper and lower body principles designed to increase range of motion and increase flexibility with fatiguing muscles. Designed for easy application for both therapist and client. This course is eligible for eight (8) continuing education units (CEU's).
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