The Master Massage Therapist Program

STUDENT SERVICES

We consider our school to be one of the most user friendly, student oriented, schools in the state. We keep our class sizes small enough to provide the one-on-one attention that each student deserves and to also maintain a family atmosphere.

Hands On Therapeutics Massage School offers help with employment. Although we cannot guarantee job placement, we take an active role in the employment process by helping to review and create resumes, and by providing the graduate with a prospective employer list. This list is updated so that we can stay current in the market. Also, the graduate packet that students receive upon graduation contains many of the necessary documents that may be required for getting started in their own business. This includes forms for client health history and documentation. Our assistance can be called upon at anytime during the therapist’s career.

Instructors:

Sally Livermore, LMT, LMI, FH, NH, Owner, Director:   A graduate of Hands on Therapeutics, Sally has practiced massage for 12 years in Oklahoma and Texas

R.L. Livermore, LMT, LMI, Administrator/Coordinator:    R.L. is a graduate of Hands on Therapeutics and has practiced massage for 12 years in Oklahoma and Texas.

David Washburn, LMT, LMI:   David holds a BA in Sociology and is a graduate of Lauterstein-Conway Massage School in Austin. He has over 450 hours of advanced massage training.  

Rodney Livermore, LMT, LMI:   Rodney graduated from  I.N.H.S. He has over 400 hours of advanced massage training.  Rodney is also our CPR and First Aid instructor.  He operated a massage establishment for over 12 years.  And, webmaster for this site. 

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Basic Program:

Massage Theory (200 hours) - This is the study of massage therapy techniques and theory and the practice of manipulation of soft tissue. Areas included are history, products, client preparation & draping, effects & benefits, contraindications

Anatomy (50 hours)  & Physiology (25 hours) – This unit will consists of terms & organization of the body including: cells, tissues, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, endocrine system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system, and special senses.

Health & Hygiene (20 hours) These hours are dedicated to the study of health, hygiene, first aid, universal precautions,

Hydrotherapy (20 hours) Includes history & terms, practical understanding of the applications, mechanisms, indications and contraindications.

Business & Ethics (45 hours) The study of massage therapy laws & rules, business practices, & professional ethics standards. Students must take and pass one of the national tests and after June 1, 2009 must take and pass a juris prudence test before applying for a license.

Pathology (40 hours) – Students will receive information on diseases and infections, indications and contraindications, conditions and disorders, psychological and emotional states of the body. Also, a section on basic pharmacology is taught.

Kinesiology (50) – The study of Kinesiology will include terms, joints, movements, major muscles, posture and Proprioception.

Internship (50) – Students will get “Hands on” and practical experience by providing services in a massage clinic. Learning objectives include performing massage on the public, scheduling appointments, interviewing clients and record keeping.

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