The Spa World

  • This online home study Overview of The Spa World and Body Wraps class for massage therapists includes insights into the realities of working in a spa environment; basic spa information; benefits of spa treatments; contraindications for some spa treatments; and a list of resources for advanced study (web sites and books for marketing spa treatments).
  • The course also includes descriptions of (but not protocols for) Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Body Brushing, Body Wraps, Prenatal Massage,Facial Massage, Hot and Cold Packs, Reflexology, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Acupressure, Shirodhara Ayurvedic Oil Treatment, Hydrotherapy Baths, Hot and Cold Stone Therapy, and Couples Massage.
  • Participants are provided with information regarding spa packages for day spas & destination spas as well as spa packages for private practice massage therapy.
  • It is essential that you participate in a non-site classroom course to supplement the knowledge you gain in this overview course prior to offering spa treatments professionally.
  • This cognitive course does not include technique protocols directly related to massage therapy or the manipulation of soft tissue; the focus of this course is exclusively an overview of the spa world and body wraps.
  • Helpful practice building suggestions for marketing your services are included in the course notebook.
  • This online class is also offered as a non–credit class for all interested parties.
  • This online class is also offered as a credit class for massage therapists.
  • 6 hours of CE credit for Licensed Massage Therapists.