Your Path to Becoming a Highly Educated & Experienced Expert & Specialist in a Clinical / Medical Massage Therapy Curriculum …
Our NCSAB 650-hour, Clinical / Medical
Massage Therapy Curriculum
Our Professional Massage / Bodywork Therapy program follows the teachings of Kyle C. Wright in the published textbook Structural Balancing: A Clinical Approach as well as several other well-known authors who are elite in their field of expertise including David Scott Lynn.
By Kyle C. Wright, LMBT
& David Scott Lynn
Currently, we offer full-time day and evening classes.
Many people from all walks of life attend our programs. Our student profile ranges from currently employed professionals to recently graduated high school students. We welcome college graduates, retired professionals, and stay-at-home parents needing a change.
Standard Class Structure
Each class will cover the required material for one of the 4 program divisions. The class will be five hours long and will consist of several different teaching styles including lecture, demonstration, digital props, creative expression, student/instructor interaction, and hands-on technique trades between students.
Student Clinic
The Student Clinic is essential in providing on-the-job training. During the second half of the program, we prepare students to be confident therapists, taking part in supervised clinical sessions designed to teach invaluable lessons on how to perform therapy and run their new clinical business. Open to the public, the Clinic will serve as a means to introduce up-and-coming therapists, providing real-life applications to techniques learned by the student.
The Student Clinic gives you the “In-the-Trenches” Experience necessary for your future career.
TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION:
WE ASK THAT ALL PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SIT IN
ON A KINESIOLOGY LECTURE ANY WEDNESDAY
You Can Visit NCSAB at any time during our working hours. Yet for a deeper knowledge of what we teach, we ask all prospective students to attend a
Kinesiology Lecture on any Wednesday.
This way, you will know what we are REALLY about,
and whether what we offer is what you are looking for.
JUST SHOW UP at 9 AM OR 5:30 PM ANY WEDNESDAY
You may stay 20 minutes or the entire class.
There is no better way to choose a school than to participate in a class.
Once we have determined we are a good fit, we will offer you our
application and walk you through the enrollment process.
Our Efficiently & Effectively Structured, Professional
Massage and Bodywork Therapy Curriculum
The following information gives a brief description of the curriculum within NCSAB’s Professional Massage and Bodywork Therapy Program.
Each day is dedicated to one of the four program divisions and will address a number of subjects to satisfy specific state requirements while ensuring that the integrity of the information stays superior.
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology aims to enable the student to most effectively design massage therapy techniques through an understanding of the human body. This course includes Anatomy and Physiology I and II, presented on separate days.
1. Anatomy & Physiology I
Body Systems and Pathology
Participation in this class introduces the student to the body’s major systems. Much attention will be placed on the structure (anatomy) and functionality (physiology) of the human body. Attention is also given to common pathologies of each system and its impact on appropriate massage protocol, as well as contraindications to massage. Discussions on how each system functions individually, with special emphasis on its relevance to the practice of massage therapy, will be integrated into the lecture.
2. Anatomy & Physiology II
Functional Anatomy
The objective of this course is to provide you, the student, with academic and tactile knowledge of the body planes, bony landmarks, and muscular and skeletal systems. Through PowerPoint presentations, engaging lectures, supervised palpatory trades, and demonstrations, class participants will become enthralled with an extensive study of movement.
3. Swedish Massage & Allied Modalities
The objective of this course is to familiarize the student with the basis from which most forms of massage derive. You will learn how massage is important and effective through engaging in discussions of the history and theory of massage and by experiencing the beneficial value through hands-on table work.
You will learn the classical 1-hour massage routine commonly used in spas and resorts and how to effectively employ all of the fundamental strokes. Further instruction will lead you to a more creative and intuitive massage representing your individuality.
This class covers Western modalities, introducing You to several massage techniques beyond Swedish massage. Additional topics covered are Hydrotherapy, Special Populations, Ethics, NC State laws and rules, and Business Practices of the Professional Massage and Bodywork Therapist.
4. Clinical Massage & Structural Bodywork
The objective of this course is to introduce you to the clinical aspect of massage therapy and bodywork as it pertains to this program. The subject matter of Clinical Massage and Structural Bodywork focuses on postural imbalances and faulty body mechanics that introduce or perpetuate conditions within the body as well as pain management and reconditioning for sustained injuries. This course provides You with the ability to identify and treat postural distortions and muscular imbalances often resulting in faulty and restricted movement patterns that can eventually lead to debilitating pain cycles or worse.
You will flourish with knowledge gained under the guidance of carefully chosen instructors selected for their excellence in presenting the subject matter in a dynamic and informative manner. The skills learned within this class are invaluable as the demand for pain intervention becomes a more prevalent necessity in today’s society.
Daily Class Schedule
Monday — (Swedish) This course covers the laws, ethics, draping, body mechanics, principles and theory, indications/contra-indications, pathology, somatic psychology, Western and Eastern theories and approaches, Thai-yoga bodywork and a lot of supervised hands-on time to practice with fellow students.
Tuesday — (Anatomy & Physiology) This course covers the 10 Physiological organ systems of the body. This course is presented in an informative manner using texts, models, and PowerPoint presentations with chapter, mid-term, and final challenges (tests) given.
Wednesday — (Functional Anatomy) This course covers with great detail the entire muscular system and how each muscle can play a role in pain. We will spend from 2-4 and even 5-7 weeks in a muscle compartment that is covered. You will receive a PowerPoint presentation, lecture, demonstrations with body drawing, and a lot of supervised hands-on time to practice your palpatory skills during student trades.
Thursday — (Clinical and Structural Bodywork) This course covers the many applications, evaluating methods and clinical treatment strategies when working with postural distortions, impinged nerve, nerve entrapments and nerve compressions, stiff and restricting joint movements, poor posture such as Downward Collapsed “Stooped” posture and the Upward Elevated “Arched” posture and many of the sports-related injuries, such as rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and chronic failed back syndromes.
This is a hands-on class with much of the class devoted to practicing. The student trades are 90 minutes long with an instructor present for questions and answers. This class is where you develop your manual skills.
Our Curriculum is a gradual process starting from basic terminology and bone anatomy that will progress into a deeper level of understanding of the human body and how and what makes it work efficiently.
My newly published book Structural Balancing: A Clinical Approach, published by McGraw-Hill Publishing is the primary textbook used for Wednesday and Thursday classes.
TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION:
WE ASK THAT ALL PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SIT IN
ON A KINESIOLOGY LECTURE ANY WEDNESDAY
You Can Visit NCSAB at any time during working hours. Yet for a deeper knowledge of what we teach, we ask all prospective students to attend a
Kinesiology Lecture on any Wednesday.
This way, you will know what we are REALLY about,
and whether what we offer is what you are looking for.
JUST SHOW UP at 9 AM OR 5:30 PM ANY WEDNESDAY
You may stay 20 minutes or the entire class.
There is no better way to choose a school than to participate in a class.
Once we have determined we are a good fit, we will offer you our application and walk you through the enrollment process.
We understand there is a financial aspect to your decision when choosing a school, but before you invest your time and money make sure you check out the North Carolina School of Advanced Bodywork and everything it has to offer.
The North Carolina SAB Educational Program
There is only one program taught at the Florida School of Advanced Bodywork, Professional Clinical Massage Therapy. This program will prepare the student for a career in massage therapy utilizing pain relieving modalities as well as a career in the spa industry performing full-body relaxation massage.
Learning the two primary industries of massage will prepare the student for a broad spectrum of job opportunities under the massage license. Our focus is to produce a balanced therapist. A graduate of the Florida School of Advanced Bodywork will possess their own mix of skill, knowledge, intuition, and caring.
Kyle Wright’s book Structural Balancing, A Clinical Approach, published by McGraw-Hill, Inc., is the primary textbook we use for the Kinesiology & Clinical Structural Bodywork curriculum. This clinical textbook was written for massage therapy students as well as physical therapy and chiropractic students.
The Professional Massage & Bodywork Therapy Program totals 650 clock hours of instruction including 40 hours of practical student clinic experience. One clock hour means a period of 60 minutes with a minimum of 50 minutes in the presence of an instructor.
Completion and graduation must occur within 975 hours of starting classes (1.5 times the length of our Program).
Part-Time Program — 48 weeks (12 Months)
Students attend classes Monday and Tuesday for 6 months and then switch to Wednesday and Thursday for 6 months. After the first 3 months, passing of the Swedish midterm evaluation and meeting all clinic entrance requirements, the student will participate in the clinical practicum.
Full-Time Program — 24 Weeks (Six Months)
Students attend classes Monday through Thursday for 24 weeks. In addition, after the first 3 months, the passing of the Swedish midterm evaluation, and meeting all clinic entrance requirements, the student will participate in the clinical practicum.
THANK YOU for Reading About our Professional Clinical / Medical Massage Therapy Curriculum here at the Florida School of Advanced Bodywork
Thank You Again for your interest in the Professional Clinical / Massage & Bodywork Training here at The North Carolina School of Advanced Bodywork.
We look forward to training you!
Sincerely,
Kyle C. Wright, LMBT
Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist