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Charleston School of Massage Overview Located in beautiful Charleston, SC near the beaches.  Premier school in Southeastern U.S. Nationally Accredited by the Accrediting Council For Continuing Education & Training. Career Programs Licensed by the South Carolina Commission On Higher Education.  508 Hour Clinical Massage Therapy Program. 608 Hour Healing Arts & Clinical Massage Therapy Program. Specialized Training Certificates in Massage (i.e., sports massage, medical or health care massage, energy work, massage with cancer patients,  pregnancy massage) Small class sizes

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INTRODUCTION

The Charleston School of Massage is located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is noted for white sandy beaches, tennis, golf and a variety of other sports and is home of Spoleto Festival, USA. The school is located minutes from historic downtown Charleston, Folly Beach, and Isle of Palms Beach.

In 2001, the school expanded its curricular offerings and also became known as the South Carolina School of Healing Arts. The institution is Nationally Accredited by the Accrediting Council For Continuing Education & Training, is a U.S. Department of Education listed school, and is an American Massage Therapy Council of Schools Member. The Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training is one of only two recognized accrediting agencies that has accreditation standards specific to massage therapy.

Massage is a wonderful career. Massage therapists work in spas, salons, chiropractic and medical offices, on cruise ships, health and wellness centers, sports teams, rehabilitation centers, and also you can be self-employed.

We are a neuromuscular massage school located in Charleston, South Carolina. Graduates of the Charleston School of Massage are located in South Carolina, and Southeastern states, such as North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia. Students who may attend the Charleston School of Massage come from locations across the nation.  

According to Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals in Your Massage & Bodywork Career, 2007 a common price range for massage is $40-$90 an hour, while some lavish spas charge even more. Massage therapists in private practice take home the entire amount, after deducting expenses and tax. Licensed massage therapists may work full-time or part-time. Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals states, "For this reason, massage therapists' annual incomes can range from as low as $10,000 up to $60,000." The range is influenced by many factors including the experience of the therapist, the number of massages they provide each week, location, and the terms of employment.   

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Charleston School of Massage provides a caring environment to learn therapeutic massage in a creative and professional manner. We are a Charleston Trident area training and technical massage school. The school is committed to assist students to develop healing knowledge, personal skills and sensitivity, necessary to become successful therapists. All classes will include lecture, demonstration, discussion, and hands-on experience in the art and science of therapeutic massage technique to concentrate on the actual learning process.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

The school offers three modular programs in therapeutic massage and bodywork. These programs are:

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• 508-HOUR CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
• 608 HOUR HEALING ARTS & CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
• ACCREDITED SPECIALIZED TRAINING CERTIFICATES IN THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

508-HOUR CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM: Our 508-Hour program training provides a broad education in therapeutic massage. The program prepares students to work in a variety of wellness settings. The program is designed for those persons interested in specializing in employment as an independent licensed massage therapist, or working in a chiropractor's office, medical office, fitness/health, athletic team, spa or salon settings.

In our program you will learn many advanced massage techniques you may pay extra for in other massage therapy programs. Included in the 508-Hour accredited massage therapy training are the following topics: Swedish massage; myofascial release; deep tissue massage; neuromuscular massage therapy; oriental/Asian approaches such as shiatsu, reflexology, and acupressure; sports massage therapy; rehabilitation and movement; pain management; prenatal massage; nutrition and herbal medicine; aromatherapy; musculoskeletal assessment; business and marketing; and many other subjects.

This program prepares you for a professional entry-level career as a massage therapist.

All classes will include lecture, demonstration, discussion, and hands on experience in therapeutic massage technique to concentrate on the actual learning process.

 

COURSE LISTINGS OF 508-HOUR PROGRAM - 25.5 Semester Credit Hours Massage History and Therapies Introduction to Other Bodywork Methods Anatomy and Physiology (Understand the basic structure and function of the human body covering the principle bones, muscles, organ systems, glands, skin, pathologies, and so on) Anatomy Review Anatomy and Physiology Workshop Review Therapeutic Massage Sessions (Swedish massage; Myofascial release; Neuromuscular therapy; Deep tissue; Oriental and energy approaches, such as Reflexology (foot massage), Shiatsu, and Acupressure) Introduction to Chair Massage Techniques Hydrotherapy (Modern theory and therapeutic uses of heat and cold therapies to reduce inflammation and pain) Musculoskeletal Assessment Procedures (Use of analytic procedures commonly used in massage therapy to determine when and how a massage is to be performed. Procedures covered include: history; assessment for muscle spasm, neuromuscular trigger points, and myofascial adhesions and so on; case management; body reading; and posture and environment) Energy Exchange (Reiki) Nutrition and Herbal Medicine (Providing practical understanding to students how nutrition affect them and their client's health) Rehabilitation and Movement (Students learn how to develop knowledge in how to assist clients in movement by improving flexibility, strength, and endurance) HIV/Aids Education Marketing, Business and Ethics (Information is provided for practice business and management methods for the successful massage therapist, including advantages of various employment opportunities and state licensing and professional issues) First Aid and CPR Aromatherapy (Use of aromatic extracts from flowers, herbs, and trees can add a whole new dimension to massage) Prenatal Massage (Pregnancy massage) Sports Massage (Techniques used for massage at athletic events, including joint mobilization and treatment possibilities of common injuries) Supervised Internship (Internship in an on premises school massage facility)

608 HOUR CLINICAL MASSAGE AND HEALING ARTS MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM

This accredited massage therapy training has the same coursework of the 508 Hour Program, but with one major addition, a 100 hour specialization in healing arts therapy.

This program has a focus on advanced Asian healing arts techniques and massage, and other techniques utilized in spas, physician offices, and wellness centers. These healing arts therapies and methods include techniques, which are used in day spas, wellness centers, medical day spas, healing arts spas, employment with physicians specializing in chiropractic, cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery, and dentistry, athletic and recreation centers, and destination and amenity hotels and spas. This program trains students in procedures, descriptions and communication skills with other spa personnel (physicians and dentists, and other non-health practitioners such as estheticians, etc.), and an overall of procedures performed in spas.

Practitioners can increase their employability in spas by learning to provide a variety of body treatments customarily offered in spas to be used in combination with traditional massage therapy techniques. In addition, spa therapies offered in conjunction with massage treatments are becoming increasingly popular and attractive to both therapists and clients. Spa therapies include education and training in advanced hydrotherapy procedures of body and face care. Students will learn how to make and apply aromawraps, body masques, hot stone massage, and a variety of other body care treatments.

This program prepares you for a professional advanced-level career as a massage therapist.

All classes will include lecture, demonstration, discussion, and hands on experience in therapeutic massage technique to concentrate on the actual learning process.

 

COURSE LISTINGS OF HEALING ARTS SPA THERAPY PROGRAM - 30.5 Semester Credit Hours Advanced Asian Healing Arts - Continuation of the basic course in Asian healing arts. Advanced acupoint and meridian therapy work are explained for clinical applications in spa and health care settings. Body Wraps/Masques and Herbal Treatments Herbal Massage Therapy (Hot Stone Massage) Exfoliation and Healing Arts Spa Therapy (Spa treatments are used for a variety of purposes to improve the health of the skin. These treatments in conjunction with scrubs enhance the health of the skin) Face Steam Hydrotherapy Procedures (Hydrotherapy treatment methods moisturize, eliminate body and skin toxins, and help to revitalize and preserve the natural health of the skin) Parafango (Use of herbal preparations to cleanse the skin) Parafango hydrotherapy procedures are shown to eliminate toxins from the superficial and soft tissues, for pain relief, and to improve general body health. Pathology Healing Arts Spa Therapy Procedures, Business Operations, and Skin Products Procedures for retailing, using and applying herbal spa therapy, body care and massage products by students are described and shown). (Procedures are shown using the latest procedures including scrubs and clinical spa therapy) Supervised Internship

SPECIALIZED TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Please refer to the school catalog for specific details of school programs and policies. Click here if you wish to receive a copy. Make sure to include your mailing address.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Classes generally meet Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or Monday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m  and Friday, 8:30- 2:30 p.m. for the 608-Hour Healing Arts & Clinical Massage Therapy Certificate Program. Students registering for the 508-Hour Clinical Massage Therapy Certificate Program do not attend Friday classes.

The entry level 508 hour and advanced 608 hour certificate programs can be completed in six months.

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Hours of Operation

Our People

Denise Hendler  Administrator  Phone: 843-762-7727

Co-founder and instructor at the Charleston School of Massage. Denise has been in the field of therapeutic massage in 1982. Denise is a graduate of the Charleston School of Massage completing 600 hours of programs in Clinical Massage Therapy and Spa Therapy. She has over 1000 hours of professional training in full body massage, injury care, trigger point work, connective tissue massage, exercise and aerobics, and body imaging enhancement at an accident and rehabilitation center. She managed that center for eight years. She has trained staff in therapeutic massage, hydrotherapy, general office procedures, and advertising. Denise coordinates and supervises the clinic activities at the school. Denise is a Licensed massage therapist. She passed the national certification examination in massage and bodywork therapy administered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCTMB) and, is a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Charleston Southern University in Business and is a licensed C.P.A.

 

 

Dr. Mark S. Hendler  Director  Phone: 843-762-7727

Mark is Founder and Director at the Charleston School of Massage. Dr. Hendler began in the field of massage therapy/bodywork in 1977 studying massage at Esalen Institute, San Francisco/Gamma School of Massage. In his massage training, Mark studied with such notables as Gunver Ingeborg (swedish massage) and Ed Jackson, M.D., MPH (deep tissue and medical massage). Mark is a graduate of the Foundation for Athletic Research and Education Sports Medicine training program, an olympic and sports training program started by Dr. Leroy Perry and professional athlete, Wilt Chamberlain. Dr. Hendler has formally taught classes at the College of Charleston, Johnson and Wales University, and Kennesaw State College (Atlanta). Mark has a doctoral degree from Saybrook Graduate School concentrating in psychology and the health sciences. Also, he has a doctoral degree from Life College in chiropractic. He is retired as a chiropractor. Dr. Hendler has completed postgraduate certification in Classical and Modern Acupuncture and Meridian Therapy. He was involved the the development of Rehabilitation Guidelines for Chiropractic (First Edition) and he wrote a chapter in the same publication. Mark passed the National Certification Examination in Massage and Bodywork Therapy administered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCTMB). Mark has over 20 years of clinical practice in massage and bodywork.

 

FACULTY:   Other faculty and staff are listed in the school catalog. Other faculty include instructors from a variety of backgrounds and specialize in different fields of massage. Our faculty is comprised of other professionals including an M.D., Polarity therapist, professionals with advanced knowledge in anatomy & physiology, and spa educated professionals.

ACCREDITATIONS

Nationally Accredited by the Accrediting Council For Continuing Education & Training ACCET is an institutional accrediting agency listed by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

1722 N Street, N.W. Washington D.C. 20036 202 955 1113 http://www.accet.org

American Massage Therapy Association Council of Schools Member    820 Davis Street, Suite 100 Evanston, IL 60201

Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals Institutional Member    1271 Sugarbush Drive Evergreen, CO 80439

Approved Massage Therapy School by South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation   P.O. Box 11329 Columbia, SC 29211-1329

Commission on Higher Education of South Carolina, Licensed Post-Secondary School For Career Programs   1333 Main Street, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 737 2260

Licensure indicates only minimum standards have been met; it is not equal to or synonymous with institutional or programmatic accreditation. See above for Accreditation, ACCET

Approved School, Florida Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy  School graduates may apply for a massage therapist license in the State of Florida. Contact the Florida Department of Health

Certification, Graduates Eligible to sit for National Certification Exams in Massage and Massage and Bodywork administered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Graduates are eligible to become  Nationally Certified Massage Therapists. ________________________________________ Licensing, Graduates Eligible to sit for the Federation of State Massage Licensing Board's MBLEx examination. The MBLEx is designed for massage therapist licensing.

 

The Georgia Board of Massage Therapy has approved the school as a Georgia Approved Massage Therapy Educational Program. Graduates of the Charleston School of Massage career programs meet the educational requirement eligibility for a licensed massage therapist in the State of Georgia.   Georgia Board of Massage Therapy 237 Coliseum Macon GA 31217-3858 (478) 207-2440

 

 

FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid is available to those who qualify for eligible programs.The student must maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive financial aid. Financial aid is awarded based on need. The financial aid officer can assist student with financial aid by appointments. Students may apply for Stafford Loans. The interest rate on subsidized loans is currently fixed at 6% for all eligible students. Unsubsidized loans loans are fixed at 6.8% for eligible students. Students may also apply for Federal Pell Grants. Our school can assist you with the electronic processing of financial information for student assistance.  GRANT PROGRAMS The school is an eligible institution for dispursing Federal Pell Grants. This is an entitlement program, which means the grant dollars do not have to be paid back. If you defaulted on a previous student loan or if you hold a Bachelor's Degree you will not be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.   LOAN PROGRAMS Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan: a low interest fixed rate loan for students to use attending school at least half-time. The loan must be paid back. Federal Unsubsidized Loan: a low interest fixed rate loan for independent students to use attending school at least half-time. The loan must be paid back.   EDUCATION FINANCING PROGRAMS The school has numerous financing plans available for your convenience. Any refunds will be directed to the financial source. Any remaining amounts will be refunded directly to the student.

 

 

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MASSAGE THERAPY CLINIC FACILITY

Massage services are available. Appointments are scheduled for full body swedish and a variety of other relaxation massage therapy techniques . Appointments may be scheduled by telephoning (843) 762-7727 or by E-mail, charscms@bellsouth.net. Services are provided by our advanced students in private therapy rooms. If you reside in Charleston, SC or you are visiting or vacationing in beautiful Charleston, SC we welcome you.

 

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