In this course, you will learn the following:

(1) terms and concepts related to massage benefits and effects including differentiation of the types of benefits and effects; physiological, psychological, and energetic benefits and effects; and massage indications on a written examination.

(2) the physiological and psychological mechanisms underpinning massage as an effective stress reduction and stress management strategy on a written examination.

(3) the physiological and psychological mechanisms underpinning massage as an effective pain reduction and pain management strategy on a written examination.