Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Diplomas and Degrees

The Therapeutic Massage curriculum prepares graduates to work in direct client care settings to provide manipulation, methodical pressure, friction and kneading of the body for maintaining wellness or treating alterations in wellness throughout the lifespan.

Courses will include content in normal human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic massage, ethical/legal issues, business practices, nutrition and psychology. Employment opportunities in North Carolina may be found in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, health departments, home health, medical offices, nursing homes, spas, health and sports clubs, and private practice.

The Mountain Tech Spa, an on-campus spa facility located in the Birch Building, provides practical experience for Therapeutic Massage students under the direction of College faculty.

Specific Program Requirements:

1. General college admission requirements.
2. Completion of required immunizations by the first day of class, including annual TB test and first dose of Hepatitis B vaccine. Second Hepatitis B vaccine to be completed at least one month after the first dose. Third injection to be completed six months after the first dose.

You will learn:

• The practice of massage and bodywork therapy
• To manage the client/therapist relationship
• To maintain a professional standard of hygiene
• Documentation of license requirements
• The relationship between massage and wellness
• World class service and professionalism

Special Entrance Requirements:

• Completion of required immunizations by the first day of class.

Recommended High School Courses:

• Biology, Psychology, English, Math

For More Information Contact:

• Marek Sawicki
  Therapeutic Massage Instructor [Business & Hospitality]
  msawicki@abtech.edu

Find out more about the Therapeutic Massage classes on page 104 of the 2009-2010 Catalog.

Associate in Applied Science (A45750)

Diploma (D45750)