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Massage Therapy

Denise Van Nostran - Program Director/Instructor
Phone: 843.470.6020
Fax: 843.470-6027
Email: dvannostran@tcl.edu

For Massage Therapy student appointments call 843-470-6020

To print the Application Check List, click this link:

2010 MTH Application Checklist

For application information contact Joseph Griffin at 843-525-8267.

THE CAREER
Massage Therapy is a branch of complementary health care that works to improve health and well-being through the hands-on manipulation of muscles and other soft tissues of the body. The TCL Massage Therapy program prepares students to function competently as professional massage therapists in a variety of settings. Successful completion of the Massage Therapy program, including coursework and supervised clinical practice, makes students eligible for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination offered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards, or the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork offered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, either of which is a requirement for South Carolina State Licensure.

CAREER OPTIONS
Licensed Massage Therapists work in a variety of settings. Nationally, approximately 56% of massage therapists work as small business owners in their own homes, rented offices or on-call in their clients' homes; others work as independent contractors or employees: 22% work in spas, resorts, salons or similar venues; 12% work onsite in corporate offices, health food stores or other business locations; 10% work in medical settings. Massage therapists can work in full-time or part-time positions. Natinwide, the median annual income for massage therapists is $35,230*. Earnings can increase substantially with time and experience.

* Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
TCL offers a 720 hour, three-semester, 31 Credit Hour training program for Massage Therapy. A certificate in Massage Therapy is awarded upon successful completion of the program. All Massage Therapy credit hours must be in-class with supervised instruction; distance learning may not be applied to this program. All courses in the Massage Therapy program take place at the TCL New River campus in Bluffton, SC.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Massage Therapy program is congruent with the mission of the Technical College of the Lowcountry in serving the needs of the student, the profession, and the larger community. TCL and the Massage Therapy program strive to create an atmosphere of excellence in teaching and learning. The Massage Therapy program encourages creativity, innovation and resourcefulness among its students and faculty. With these commitments, a positive, student-centered environment is created and individuals are empowered to learn and develop throughout their lifetimes. The program offers academic, technical, and ethical foundations that enable students to achieve success in their chosen career as Licensed Massage Therapists.

ADMISSIONS
Applicants interested in Massage Therapy begin by applying to the college through the admissions office. For more information regarding how to enroll in TCL's Massage Therapy Program, contact Denise Van Nostran at 843.470.6020.

BECOME A LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

A growing body of research demonstrates that therapeutic massage relieves pain, reduces stress and provides the nourishing benefits of touch for mind, body and spirit. Our mission is to serve students and the community by preparing highly skilled massage practitioners to enter this fast-growing field.

Students receive hands-on classroom instruction in the following areas:

Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, and Pathology
Body Mechanics and Injury Prevention for the Therapist
Swedish Massage Principles and Practice
Deep Tissue Therapy and Clinical Massage
Asian Massage Concepts and Modalities
Aromatherapy and Spa Treatments
Myofascial Release Therapy
Reflexology
Chair Massage
Sports Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Client Consultation and Assessment
Professional Ethics
Business Practices & Marketing
Laws & Regulations
Supervised Student Clinics plus Professional Practicum (Internship)

Regular TCL tuition rates apply to Massage Therapy classes based on credit hours. All forms of financial aid and grants, including South Carolina State Lottery Tuition Assistance for in-state residents may be applied to this program. Contact the Financial Assistance Office at 843.525.8337.

SEQUENCE OF COURSES FOR MASSAGE THERAPY

Fall Semester (First Semester)

Credits

BIO 112 Basic Anatomy & Physiology 4

MTH 120 Introduction to Massage 4

MTH 121 Principles of Massage I 4

Second Semester (Spring Semester)

BIO 238 Anatomy for Massage Therapy 3

MTH 122 Principles of Massage II 4

MTH 123 Massage Clinical I 3

MTH 126 Pathology for Massage Therapy 2

Summer Semester (Third Semester)

MTH 124 Massage Business Application 3

MTH 133 Massage Clinical II 2

MTH 135 Massage Practicum 2

Total 31

To learn more about applying for the Massage Therapy Program, click on this link:

Health Sciences Info Presentation Fall 2010 MT

Helpful Links:

Alliance for Massage Therapy Education

Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards

NCBTMB – National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

South Carolina Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation for Massage Therapy

AMTA – American Massage Therapy Association

ABMP – Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals

Massage Therapy Student Handbook_2010-2011 Revised

Division of Health Sciences Student Handbook 2010-2011 Revised SU2010

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