Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice

Dr. Susan Salvo has a diverse career in massage and academia spanning over 40 years. Susan is well-known as a thought leader and pioneer in evidence-informed practice, has written two widely-used textbooks, and presents at professional conferences around the world. She also reviews case reports for the Massage Therapy Foundation and was a task force member for the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge project and the Council of State Governments Interstate Compact. Susan's writings, teachings, and research efforts focus on advancing the fields of massage, complementary and integrative health care, and higher education.Affiliations and expertise:Adjunct Professor, Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy, USAAdjunct Professor: Unitech Training Academy, USAAdjunct Professor: Northeast College of Health Sciences, USAAdjunct Professor: New Mexico School of Massage, USA

• Unit 1: Foundations for Practice, Complementary and Integrative Methods, and Business Practices1. History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and Professional Societies, Organizations, and Associations2. The Therapeutic Relationship: Ethics, Cultural Competencies, and Boundaries3. Tools of the Trade: Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants, Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, and the Massage Environment4. Career Longevity: Wellness, Wellbeing, and Self-Care5. Evidence-Informed Practice and Research Literacy6. Massage Therapy Research7. Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping8. Massage Techniques, Mobilizations, and Stretches, Endangerment Sites, and Contraindications9. Concepts of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions, Disinfection Procedures, and Emergency Preparedness10. Professional Standards: Scope of Practice, Standards of Care, Assessments, Documentation, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, and Referrals11. Special Populations: Massage for Pregnant and Postpartum Clients, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Aging Adults, and Those with Visual, Hearing, and Mobility Impairments12. Hydrotherapy: Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, and Spa Procedures13. Foot Reflexology: Principles and Practice14. Clinical Massage: Pain Theories and Pain Management, Clinical Assessments, Clinical Application Methods, Sports Massage and Working with Athletics, Soft Tissue Injuries, Hospital-Based Massage, Surgery, and Working with Hospice Patients15. Seated Massage: Principles and Practice16. Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Principles, and Chakras17. Business Practices: Getting Started, Marketing, Professional Development, Accounting, and PlanningUnit 2: Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, and Pathology18. Introduction to the Human Body: Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, and Body Compass19. Skeletal System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries20. Muscular System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries21. Kinesiology22. Integumentary System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Injuries23. Nervous System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries24. Endocrine System and Pathologies25. Reproductive System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders26. Cardiovascular System, Pathologies, and Disorders27. Lymphatic System, Pathologies, and Conditions28. Respiratory System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders29. Digestive System, Pathologies, Dysfunctions, and Disorders30. Urinary System, Pathologies, and Disorders