Napa Valley School of Massage Syllabus

Week

Lesson

Massage Clinic

Week 1:

Introduction and Orientation to the Napa Valley School of Massage Making a Restorative Therapy "First Aid" kit

Week 2:

Personal Hygiene and the Importance of Cleanliness in the Clinic or Spa Introduction to Swedish Massage Manipulations

Week 3:

Professional Ethics / Maintaining Patient Information The Chair Massage

Week 4:

Rules and Regulations Governing the Practice of Massage Therapy The Towel Massage

Week 5:

History and Overview of Western Massage - Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Swedish The Multiple Uses of Lavender

Week 6:

History and Overview of the North American Tradition of Massage Natural Aromatherapy

Week 7:

History and Overview of Massage in the Napa Valley Las Curanderas & Treating "La Gripa" (Chest Cold)

Week 8:

History and Overview of Eastern Massage - Indian, Chinese, Japanese Okazaki's Restorative Massage, Part I

Week 9:

Oriental Theory of Disease and Chi Imbalance Okazaki's Restorative Massage, Part II

Week 10:

Eastern Massage Terminology and Basic Techniques Introduction to Eastern Massage Manipulations

Week 11:

Use and Preparation of Liniments and Oils Preparation of Herbal Salves (Comfrey & Popolo)

Week 12:

Western Massage Terminology and Basic Techniques Granny's Scientific Swedish Massage Part I

Week 13:

Proper Use of Massage Furniture and Tools Granny's Scientific Swedish Massage Part II

Week 14:

Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System Granny's Scientific Swedish Massage Part III

Week 15:

Care and Maintenance of Massage Equipment and Linen Granny's Treatment on the Side (Megan)

Week 16:

Proper Use of Body Mechanics to Avoid Injury Walking the Body (Danny)

Week 17:

Traditional Restorative and Resuscitative Techniques Medical Gymnastics and Stretching

Week 18:

Nutrition for Healthy Living Trip to the Supermarket

Week 19:

Restorative Massage Techniques for Headaches Cold Compress

Week 20:

Restorative Massage Techniques for Sinusitis The Neti Pot

Week 21:

Restorative Massage Techniques for Low Back Pain Making a Mustard Poultice

Week 22:

Restorative Massage Techniques for Edema and Circulatory Problems Foot Bath and Massage

Week 23:

Restorative Massage Techniques for Respiratory Problems Postural Drainage and Percussion

Week 24:

Restorative Massage Techniques for Constipation Massage for Constipation

Week 25:

Staying Healthy Through Self Massage Self Massage and Stretching

Week 26:

Business and Marketing Information Granny's Facial Treatment (Lauren)

Week 27:

Career Options, Resume Writing and Job Search Granny's Head Treatment

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