Introductory classes in anatomy, physiology, touch, and body mechanics lay the groundwork in the Swedish massage course. Atlanta School of Massage students gain knowledge through this course that allows them to confidently step into the world of the massage therapist. This strong foundation of our Swedish massage course includes a first look at the terminology commonly used in the profession, prepares you to perform Swedish massage both safely and effectively, and facilitates an enjoyable learning experience. 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 superior Swedish massage skills you develop enable you to advance to our next level of study, an integrated approach to deep tissue therapy, the signature style of bodywork developed at Atlanta School of Massage

Our deep tissue massage course for certification is driven by the primary goal of any deep tissue massage: 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. By combining superior technique with our client centered approach in the deep tissue massage course, Atlanta School of Massage takes this therapy to another level. The following advanced massage techniques are included in our integrated approach to deep tissue therapy:

Our experience has shown that you can greatly enhance the results of the deep tissue massage course by emphasizing the client centered approach. Increased awareness and attention to detail allow the client-centered therapist to detect the subtle changes many therapists miss. Long held tension patterns dissolve when a skilled therapist accesses the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue and identifies the dysfunctional fibers. Clients report increased relaxation, pain reduction, better posture and more flexibility as some of the long lasting benefits provided by a therapist well trained in deep tissue massage.

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