Massage Therapy
Welcome to the HCC Massage Therapy Program at Coleman College for Health Sciences. We are honored to assist you in your quest for maximum health and personal well-being.
Massage Therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body for a therapeutic effect. It is a multidimensional field focusing on the Body - Mind - Spirit, and is considered both an art and a science. Healing touch has been a documented cornerstone of healthcare throughout human history – from prehistoric European cave drawings to ancient Chinese manuscripts; from classical Greek treatises to modern integrative health programs.
The Massage Therapy profession is growing rapidly, to an estimated $11 billion per year. Massage Therapists are often sole practitioners, but may also find employment in a variety of settings, including: resort spas, hospitals, health clubs, massage & wellness clinics, and medical offices.
Recent research has shown many benefits of receiving massage, including:
- Decreasing cancer-related fatigue, pain, and anxiety
- Treating chronic low back pain
- Reducing symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
- Strengthening of the immune system
- Decreasing post-operative pain
- Increasing alertness in autistic children and lung function in asthmatic children
- Improving performance and decreasing stress of employees in the workplace
The faculty and staff of the Massage Therapy Program welcome you with open hearts. Life is great!
