Dr. Eric Neumann
 
 
 
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Home      Swedish Relaxation
Swedish Relaxation Massage Program - 250 hours
Licensed under Private Vocational Schools Act of Alberta
Operated Under Calgary College of Holistic Health & Clinics Inc.
 
About Swedish Relaxation Massage

"One of the greatest contributions of the Swedes and Norwegians this side of their beautiful fjords is body massage, a delightful luxury everyone should enjoy. For utter release from worry and tension, for that easy moving muscle and for the refreshed, relaxed feeling that can add joy to living, I heartily recommend a body massage now and then by a trained masseur or masseuse." J. Dewitt Fox, M.D., F.A.C.

 
Swedish Relaxation Massage:
  • is the safest massage technique,
  • was developed by Dr. Ling of Sweden and
  • is about  scientific and systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body.
The Value of Swedish Massage
  • Its great for relaxation and body well being.
  • It can improve your circulation and take a load off your heart.
  • It reduces body fluid collecting in the legs and dependant portions of the body – especially good for the heart patient and the person standing for prolonged periods.
  • Arthritis patients benefit from the renewed circulation that massage can bring to painful and creaking, aging or diseased joints. Full range of motion is also valuable to keep them moving smoothly.
  • Athletes benefit by having waste products rubbed away from vigorously exercised muscles, preventing much of the after aching and soreness.

    •         J. Dewitt Fox, M.D., F.A.C.
    Course Content
  • Human Anatomy
  • Human Physiology
  • Human Pathology
  • Human Disorders
  • Indications of Massage
  • Theory of Massage
  • Health Values of Massage
  • Self Care
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • Hygiene
  • Contraindications and Limitations of Massage for Specific Conditions
  • Practical Skills of Massage (supervised)
  • Business & License Procedure, Association Membership, Benefits, Privileges
  • Introduction to Essential of Advanced Massage Techniques. [ MORE ]
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    Post Graduation
    Upon satisfactory completion and receiving the College Certificate, the graduate will be eligible to apply for membership in:
     
  • Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Association, click [ here ] for more information.
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  • The Alberta Association of Therapeutic Masseurs, click [ here ] for more information.
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    Note: As of April 27, 1995, the City of Edmonton, and as of April 1, 1998, the City of Calgary require 250 hours of training before granting a Massage practitioner License.
    Employment & Recognition
    Our massage graduates in Alberta have in past years obtained employment at various facilities such as Chiropractic Clinics, Naturopathic Clinics, Beauty Salons, spas, Sport & Health Centers, AND Athletic Teams & Cruise Ships.
     
    Of course, you can also open your own practice and be self-employed. Under the new by-law you can apply for a home-based mobile massage license without having affiliation with another clinic.

    Our college will assist our graduates in contacting any job offers, but we do not guarantee employment. 
    Important Information
    Dates
     
    Please click [ here ] for actual Course Calendar!
    Application Form
     
    Click [ here ] to download it!
    Forms are in PDF. Click [ here ] to download Adobe Acrobat Reader program.
    Fees
    Fees are approved by Revenue Canada for Tax Deduction
    Subject to change without notice
     
    The total fee:
     
  • 3500.00 CAD including 150 CAD non-refundable registration
  • plus 425 CAD for textbooks, linens and oils.
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    Full payment must be paid before class starts by
     
  • cash (in person only),
  • money order,
  • certified cheque or
  • Visa credit card .
    • Sorry, no personal cheques.

    Financial assistance may be available for qualified applicant.
     
    All tuitions are tax deductible.
    Prerequisites
     
  • Grade 12 or equivalency.
  • Proof of English Proficiency. 
    • Program Duration
     
  • Part-Time: fifteen (15) weekends with 250 hours of classroom instruction, including West Jet Wellness Program or a field trip to the U of C Medical School.
  • Full-Time: crash course Monday to Friday for 32 days (approx. 7 weeks) with 250 hours of classroom instruction including a field trip to the U of C Medical School.
    • Access to Medical Library & Bacs Medical Centre

    This privilege and opportunity to our students is a learning experience of a lifetime! We greatly appreciate the generosity and kindness of the BACS MEDICAL CENTRE and Medical Library staff to make this possible.

    “Since the massage therapist is becoming a more significant part of Western health care system, she/he must be able to communicate with other health care professionals intelligently and accurately about disease and their response to massage therapy."

    "Massage therapists must be able to recognize the major characteristics of disease from which their clients may suffer so as to be able to avoid appropriate massage strokes, give accurate information to these clients, and refer them to appropriate physicians when it is indicated.”
    Dr. Don Newton, MA. DC.
     
    "The judicious use of massage is, for both physical and psychological reasons, helpful and efficacious."  
     
    American Handbook of Psychiatry
     
    "Massage and manipulation of the muscles in the face, head, neck and shoulders as practiced by masseurs can ease or even eliminate headaches and produce a psychologically calming effect."
     
    Joseph Tollison, MD, Headache Program
    "I recommend massage to athletes of any level of ability… it not only improves your performance, it will speed your recovery time and cut down on the number of injuries."
     
    Mary Decker, Athletic Massage