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Week |
Lesson |
Massage Clinic |
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Week 1: |
Introduction and Orientation to the Napa Valley School of Massage |
Making a Restorative Therapy "First Aid" kit |
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Week 2: |
Personal Hygiene and the Importance of Cleanliness in the Clinic or Spa |
Introduction to Swedish Massage Manipulations |
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Week 3: |
Professional Ethics / Maintaining Patient Information |
The Chair Massage |
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Week 4: |
Rules and Regulations Governing the Practice of Massage Therapy |
The Towel Massage |
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Week 5: |
History and Overview of Western Massage - Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Swedish |
The Multiple Uses of Lavender |
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Week 6: |
History and Overview of the North American Tradition of Massage |
Natural Aromatherapy |
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Week 7: |
History and Overview of Massage in the Napa Valley |
Las Curanderas & Treating "La Gripa" (Chest Cold) |
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Week 8: |
History and Overview of Eastern Massage - Indian, Chinese, Japanese |
Okazaki's Restorative Massage, Part I |
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Week 9: |
Oriental Theory of Disease and Chi Imbalance |
Okazaki's Restorative Massage, Part II |
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Week 10: |
Eastern Massage Terminology and Basic Techniques |
Introduction to Eastern Massage Manipulations |
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Week 11: |
Use and Preparation of Liniments and Oils |
Preparation of Herbal Salves (Comfrey & Popolo) |
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Week 12: |
Western Massage Terminology and Basic Techniques |
Granny's Scientific Swedish Massage Part I |
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Week 13: |
Proper Use of Massage Furniture and Tools |
Granny's Scientific Swedish Massage Part II |
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Week 14: |
Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System |
Granny's Scientific Swedish Massage Part III |
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Week 15: |
Care and Maintenance of Massage Equipment and Linen |
Granny's Treatment on the Side (Megan) |
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Week 16: |
Proper Use of Body Mechanics to Avoid Injury |
Walking the Body (Danny) |
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Week 17: |
Traditional Restorative and Resuscitative Techniques |
Medical Gymnastics and Stretching |
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Week 18: |
Nutrition for Healthy Living |
Trip to the Supermarket |
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Week 19: |
Restorative Massage Techniques for Headaches |
Cold Compress |
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Week 20: |
Restorative Massage Techniques for Sinusitis |
The Neti Pot |
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Week 21: |
Restorative Massage Techniques for Low Back Pain |
Making a Mustard Poultice |
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Week 22: |
Restorative Massage Techniques for Edema and Circulatory Problems |
Foot Bath and Massage |
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Week 23: |
Restorative Massage Techniques for Respiratory Problems |
Postural Drainage and Percussion |
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Week 24: |
Restorative Massage Techniques for Constipation |
Massage for Constipation |
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Week 25: |
Staying Healthy Through Self Massage |
Self Massage and Stretching |
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Week 26: |
Business and Marketing Information |
Granny's Facial Treatment (Lauren) |
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Week 27: |
Career Options, Resume Writing and Job Search |
Granny's Head Treatment |