Our Program

Includes 500 Hours for New Jersey and Licensed Massage Therapist MBLEX. Approved by the New Jersey Department of Education and N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and well an NCBTMB approved massage school.

Our Curriculum includes all the PowerPoint Presentations as well as an instructional Video of our massage routine.

JSG Massage Routine

Video

An in-depth walk-through of the JSG School of Massage Therapy Curriculum. 

JSG School of Massage Therapy Curriculum

Course Descriptions

Anatomy and Physiology / Kinesiology

Credit Hours:

125 Hours (NCTMB required)

Study of basic cell structure, terminology and all systems of the body: Integument, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, respiratory, endocrine, nervous and reproductive. These systems are all discussed relative to their significance to massage therapy and correlation to individual health professionals.

Myology and applied kinesiology are an in-depth study of the skeletal-muscular systems including kinesiology of all muscle movements. As each area of the body is studied, the cardiovascular, lymphatic and nervous systems are incorporated into the overall function of the muscle movement and what massage techniques are beneficial for relaxation of ailments of the client.

Massage Theory and Practice

Credit Hours: 

250 Hours

A study of the Ancient, Middle Ages, Contemporary forms of massage in comparison to Eastern and Western techniques, including the development of various modalities: Swedish, Acupressure, Reflexology, Craniosacral and Trager.

This course provides the theory of massage therapy which includes the benefits, types of massage techniques, hygiene, contraindications, draping, and types of Swedish strokes including effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration, and compression. Students are taught a 55-minute routine, provided on a JSG DVD, and are closely supervised and evaluated. The massage course is designed for practitioners who seek training related to their healthcare practice or career. A medical emphasis will be supported throughout the program with all areas of concern addressed by examination of the muscles and other soft tissue.

Pathology and
Medical Massage

Credit Hours: 

50 Hours

Ailments, disorders and diseases of each system will be discussed as they relate to the benefits of therapeutic massage. Rehabilitative, geriatric, and stress related areas of massage will be emphasized as they relate to the health professional. Specific attention will be given to medical conditions of the skin, bones and muscles.

Acupressure-Shiatsu

Credit Hours: 

5 Hours

In this Japanese form of acupressure, students learn the five-element theory, and meridians with indications and contraindications for Shiatsu. Students will also learn Jin Shin Do theory, neck release & incorporate it into a full body massage.

Lymph Drain

Credit Hours:

5 Hour

Stimulating the lymphatic system is an important technique for health care professionals to use alone after surgery, during terminal illness such as cancer or AIDS, or to incorporate in a therapeutic full body massage.

Stone Massage

Credit Hours:

5 Hours

The use of heated sea stones as thermal agents, stone placement and movement, identification of stone endangerment sites. The use of stones as a massage on the body zones: back, feet, hands, face, legs, an abdomen.

Hydrotherapy

Credit Hours:

5 Hours

The use of water and various temperatures for therapy and rehabilitation is important for health care professionals. Ice is an important component of RICE for injury and repair.

Reflexology

Credit Hours: 

5 Hours

A history of reflexology, its uses and benefits of treatment of the feet and hands identify the mapping of the body organs, senses, spinal areas and glands. Reflexology has been shown to relate therapeutically to each of the ten body zones.

Geriatric and Terminally Ill

Credit Hours: 

5 Hour

Massage to the elderly, frail, or terminally ill emphasizing contraindications will be outlined and demonstrated.

Prenatal and Infant

Credit Hours: 

5 Hours

A study of the specific techniques for each trimester and contraindications during pregnancy will be covered. Infant massage techniques and benefits will be discussed.

Sports Massage

Credit Hours: 

5 Hours

Techniques in pre-and post-event care, evaluation of athletic injuries, conditioning, post-event recovery massage emphasizing range of motion, deep tissue massage, and trigger point therapy.

Onsite Chair Massage

Credit Hours: 

5 Hours

A study of the benefits, practice, and uses of the corporate chair in the workplace, office, and hospitals emphasizing how a therapeutic massage can be done on a client/patient while fully clothed and seated. A combination of Swedish and Oriental techniques is applied to the head, neck, back, and arms within an effective fifteen minutes.

Aromatherapy

Credit Hours: 5 Hour

The study of the essentials oils of flowers, bark, roots, leaves and fruits that are used to stimulate, relax or balance the body during a massage. Many oils are used for specific disease or ailment treatment.

Business Practices

Credit Hours: 15 Hours 

Business set-up, insurance, advertising and professional organizations will be outlined.

Ethics & Law

Credit Hours: 10 Hours 

This class is designed teach the code of professional ethics as a massage therapist and NJ massage law.

Diploma and Certification

Students completing the 500 hours of massage training required by the State of New Jersey will be awarded a diploma of completion of theory and practice in Therapeutic Massage. The JSG School of Massage curriculum is designed to prepare a student to quality for the NCBTMB or the MBLEX exam and a New Jersey Massage License.