TMSG 1140 — - Integrating Eastern and Western Techniques
Students will learn clinical applications of eastern modalities in the integrative clinical practice of massage therapy. Specifically, they learn how to integrate eastern body mechanics, mind-body techniques, and meridian/acupoint work into Swedish and/or deep tissue massage treatments. Students will explore integrative massage strategies for addressing chronic low back pain with a goal of preventing or reducing a client's use of prescription opioid medication. Students will also explore contemporary clinical acupuncture and acupressure research in the development of an integrative massage treatment protocol for a particular client population. Participation in all aspects of this course, which includes regular qi development exercises, mind-body cultivation, and integrative massage practice outside of class hours, is required. Lecture: 1 hour, Lab: 2 hours Prerequisite(s): TMSG 1020 and TMSG 1040 and RHAB 1030 Corequisite(s):