Therapeutic Massage for Athletes (Sports Massage)

The School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology is dedicated to teaching holistic massage and reflexology by utilizing natural techniques that allow the body to heal itself. The school offers affordable training in the growing field of massage therapy, reflexology and the alternative health care field.

The School combines a variety of techniques which embrace physical, mental and spiritual healing. Our goal is to incorporate these techniques while offering students friendly and fun classrooms. The hands-on training given by our experienced instructors helps to build confidence and prepare the student for their chosen career path.

The classes are broken down into theoretical and practical segments. It is our goal to present each class in a friendly, non-threatening environment while dedicating personal attention to each student.

Therapeutic Massage for Athletes (Sports Massage)
This thirteen week course of intensive training is dedicated to working with the athlete before, during and after training and competition. We will discuss theory and history, preventative, curative and emergency treatments. The classes are divided between theory and practical experience.

Objectives:
- Learn hands-on Sports Massage techniques
- Benefits and contraindication of Sports Massage
- Advanced stretching techniques for the athlete
- Preventative, curative and emergency procedures

Homework: May include field trip to work on athletes at running/sports events

Class: Therapeutic Massage for Athletes (Sports Massage) Certification
Prerequisite: Certified in Massage Therapy or concurrently enrolled
Total Hours: 52 Hours
Instruction Hours Per Class: 4
Class Meets on: To be announced
Times: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Number of Class Sessions: 13

Fees
Tuition Fee: $500.00
Book Fee: 50.00
Registration Fee: $50.00

This class and the reflexology class are available during specified weeks only.

SOHMAR Students at the Chicago Marathon

SOHMAR Students at a local 5K run in Naperville