We have carefully selected six areas of focus for the program of massage certification. Atlanta School of Massage graduates receive certifications in the following areas:
Each area for certification has been chosen to respond to current market demands in massage therapy.
Swedish Massage & Deep Tissue Therapy Certification
Swedish Massage is the most widely practiced style of massage therapy in the United States today and it is the core of our massage therapy certification curriculum.
The Classical Swedish Massage technique, incorporating effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration, tapotement, and joint movements is presented. Students develop a full-body routine specifically designed to increase range of motion, reduce stiffness, and stretch connective tissues in order to help their clients achieve a greater sense of relaxation.
The primary goal of any Deep Tissue style of massage is to restore balance to the body by affecting the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. While techniques may vary, the objective remains the same: to relax and lengthen restricted tissues. These advanced massage techniques are included in our Integrated Approach to Deep Tissue Therapy: polarity, therapeutic touch, cross fiber, deep transverse friction and assisted massage.
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Spa Therapies Certification
The fastest growing area of the massage therapy job market today is Spa Therapies. As part of our massage therapy certification curriculum, Spa Therapies classes teach you to develop individualized massage and spa treatment sessions. Spa history, theories, and therapeutic benefits will be discussed along with promotion and pricing.
This course covers the most popular spa therapies offered today: exfoliation, body polish, aromawrap, body masques and back treatments.
Additional classes in Aromatherapy and Hydrotherapy round out your Spa Therapies training.
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Neuromuscular Therapy Certification
Neuromuscular Therapy is a system of soft tissue manipulation that addresses the underlying causes of pain, not just the symptoms.
In this massage therapy certification course, you will study the physiology of factors that produce pain and dysfunction. Atlanta School of Massage teaches you to match the physiology of each condition with the physiological effect of your technique. The ability to choose the appropriate massage technique allows our graduates to maximize the effects of their treatment.
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Seated Massage Therapy Certification
A recent American Massage Therapy Association poll revealed that seated massage represents the largest untapped area of the massage market. Atlanta School of Massage includes seated massage in our comprehensive massage therapy certification course that teaches you to integrate the skills you learn throughout the program into a seated massage routine.
Seated massage provides you with access to clients who do not receive table massage and expands your ability to earn money.
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Reflexology Certification
This 5,000-year-old method of treatment is becoming increasingly popular with today's massage and spa clients. Skillfully applying thumb and finger pressure to the feet creates reflex effects that stimulate the natural tendency of the body to rebalance and heal itself. You will learn to perform a comprehensive reflexology routine, an aromatic reflexology treatment and to integrate the skills into full body massage sessions.
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