Massage therapists are classified under NOC 3236. Massage Therapists assess and treat physical dysfunction and pain in the soft tissue and joints mostly by hands-on manipulation. Assessment and treatment include orthopedic and neurological testing, soft tissue manipulation, hydrotherapy, remedial exercise, and client education programs.

Program Overview

Massage therapists are classified under NOC 3236. Massage Therapists assess and treat physical dysfunction and pain in the soft tissue and joints mostly by hands-on manipulation. Assessment and treatment include orthopedic and neurological testing, soft tissue manipulation, hydrotherapy, remedial exercise, and client education programs.

Course Outline

YEAR 1 (52 Weeks)

• Introduction to Massage Therapy
• Massage Therapy and Techniques
• Ethics and Legislation
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Anatomy 2
• Physiology 2
• Hydrotherapy
• Remedial Exercise and Kinesiology
• Regional Anatomy and Palpation
• Student Clinic

YEAR 2 (52 Weeks)

• Advanced Techniques
• Neurology
• Endocrinology
• Pathology
• Microbiology and Public Health
• Nutrition
• Pathology 2 and Pharmacology
• Massage Treatments
• Clinical Assessments
• Business and Research Skills
• Skills Consolidation and Evaluation
• Student Clinic 2

Career Avenues

ABHI offers schedules that suit the needs of the students. Students will be given the opportunity and option to take courses full-time, part-time days evenings, or weekends. Successful graduates of this program will be qualified to work in various settings and practices which include:

• Nursing Facilities
• Health and Wellness Clinics
• Rehabilitation Centres
• Hospitals/Hospices
• Health and Fitness Clubs
• Home-based practice
• Multidisciplinary Clinics
• Mobile Clinics

ABHI offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate students' needs. Courses can weekdays or weekends. This flexibility ensures that students can tailor their education to fit their individual schedules and career goals.