Basic understanding of the definition of massage. Evolution and historical aspects of massage therapy. Role and scope of the massage therapist.

General overview of common massage therapy modalities. State and National rules and regulations for education and employment. Short field visit to a local massage establishment.

Instructor: Martin Chong, M.Ed., LMT, NCTMB

Basic knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the upper and lower extremities, including associated bones, muscles and nerves.

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology to increase strength and stamina and in providing massage therapy to upper and lower extremities. Basic medical terminology will be covered.

Instructor: Jill Wakabayashi, MPH, PTA

Knowledge, understanding and use of appropriate medical terminology.

Learn correct positioning of clients for application of general massage techniques. Learn appropriate draping of patients for privacy. Apply principles of good posture and body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to practitioner and client. Learn consistent application of basic principles for documentation of massage applications.

Explain rationale and learn correct use of superficial heat and cold. Discussion of sanitation practice and requirements for a massage establishment.

Instructor: James McKnight, M.Ed., LMT

HSMTh102 Your Body and Your Health II (27 hours lecture and lab)

Basic knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the trunk and internal organs, including heart, lungs, digestive system, circulatory system, nervous system, and endocrine system.

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology to increase strength and stamina and in providing massage therapy to the abdomen, trunk and back. Continuation of basic medical terminology.

Instructor: Jill Wakabayashi, MPH, PTA

Learn general relaxation massage techniques to include effleurage, petrissage, compression, friction, tapotement, and vibration. Learn consistent and correct use of SOAP notes in documentation of massage applications.

Explain and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of anatomical relationships significant for competent performance of massage. Perform required number of competent demonstrations to achieve competency rating.

Instructor: James McKnight, M.Ed., LMT

Basic knowledge and understanding of the disease conditions of the body including integumentary, circulatory, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, nervous, and endocrine systems.

Principles of Anatomy and Pathophysiology to understand implications of various health conditions for massage therapy and strengthening/conditioning programs. Continuation of basic medical terminology.

Instructor: Jill Wakabayashi, MPH, PTA

Advanced knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology as applied to massage therapy.

Instructor: Jill Wakabayashi, MPH, PTA

Knowledge and understanding of effective communication techniques. Importance and knowledge of socio-cultural differences and values in massage practice. Basic principles for documentation of massage applications.

Recognize ethical behavior in massage practice situations. Learn, understand and apply legal liability in massage practice. Apply correct principles of business practice.

Instructor:James McKnight, M.Ed., LMT

Application and knowledge gained in the previous courses (HSMTh 100 through 117).

Perform massage skills on clients under the supervision of a licensed mentor. Perform application of massage to the satisfaction of the mentor.

Instructor: Martin Chong, M.Ed., LMT, NCTMB

Methods used to tone or sedate acupuncture points without the use of needles.
Instructor: Richard Diehl, Ph.D., L.Ac. LMT, NCTMB

Acupressure and meridian-focused bodywork system from Japan .
Instructor: Dustin Ebesu, B.A., LMT

Adaptations of basic massage techniques to pre- and post-event needs of athletes and the physiologic responses specific to sports.
Instructor: Jim McKnight, M.Ed., LMT

Specific massage techniques to assess and treat dysfunctional soft tissues of the body.
Instructor: Ralph Stephens, B.A., LMT, NCTMB
*** Ralph Stephens is a visiting instructor from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Overview of deep pressure applications in massage to relieve areas of hyperirritability and referred pain patterns within muscles.
Instructor: Martin Chong, M.Ed., LMT, NCTMB

Techniques applied to the feet to affect systemic responses in the body.
Instructor: Linda Friedman, MA, LMT

Massage in Hawaiian traditions.
Instructor: Mileka Robins, LMT

Thai Massage (30 hours lecture/lab) ***Elective***

An Eastern massage technique performed on the floor. Students will learn various Thai massage techniques to include stances, sitting, supine, prone, inversion, face/neck.
Instructor: Kyle Miura, LMT, NCTMB, Dipl.ABT

Light pressure applied to cranial bones and other parts of the body to restore and regulate the flow of cerebral-spinal fluid.
Instructor: Sally Klemm, M.A., LMT, NCTMB

Prenatal, infant, geriatric massage, massage for the cancer patient, etc.
Instructor: To be announced

Massage in a seated chair position.
Instructor: Pauline Keyes-Tanabe, M.Ed., LMT, NCTMB

A holistic therapy practice that encompasses some of the theory base of Oriental medicine and Ayurveda. This course does not meet Hawaii State Board requirements for Massage Therapy.
Instructor: Ellen Daniels, B.A., LMT

Instructor: Martin Chong, M.Ed., LMT, NCTMB

Instructor: Randall Tanaka, MICT

Instructor: James McKnight, M.Ed., LMT