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The Massage Training and Continuing Education Program offers both a complete certification program as well as continuing education classes to help keep massage therapists on top of their licensing requirements. Led by Bodycraft Wellness & Massage Center LLC – we offer a 600-hour training for a career in massage and bodywork therapies. With a strong business edge and a well-rounded curriculum, this program has been designed to offer students a comprehensive education, combining lectures, demonstrations, and clinical practice. The program starts every September and April. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the human body and its interactions, as well as a strong foundation in the areas of anatomy and physiology, applied kinesiology, and pathology. The program involves hands-on learning of basic relaxation, therapeutic, and clinical approaches. After completing a certain portion of the program, student clinics will be available, which will allow students opportunities to perform massage on actual clients, under the supervision of licensed massage therapists and/or instructors. The program will also cover the History & Theory of Massage; Fundamentals of Massage & Bodywork Therapies; Therapeutic Massage, Clinical Approaches, & Other Modalities; Anatomy & Physiology; Kinesiology; Business, Wellness, & Ethics; Community Outreach; Student Clinic; Research; and elective modalities related to the field of massage therapy will also be required.

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Rock Valley College-Downtown

Rock Valley College

Rock Valley College, established in 1964 with headquarters in Rockford, IL, is a comprehensive two-year community college within the Illinois Community College System. It offers over 100 courses, including programs for transfer to four-year institutions, career programs, and certificates, with a strong emphasis on career and technical education and workforce development. The college features a state-of-the-art Health Sciences Center on its main campus, providing practical training and empowering students and the community through well-designed educational pathways, leading to further education, rewarding careers, and personal growth.

Highlights:

  • Comprehensive Two-Year Community College
  • Over 100 Courses For Transfer, Career Programs, And Certificates
  • Strong Focus On Career And Technical Education And Workforce Development
  • State-Of-The-Art Health Sciences Center
  • Empowers Students And Community Through Lifelong Learning
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