Sports Massage 1

Why you should take this course:

Athletes of all levels, as well as people with particularly active lifestyles, are at higher risk for injuries. This course will help you expand your practice to include their specific needs and requirements.

What you will learn:

Sports Massage Level 1 will provide you with an overview of more frequent sports injuries you may encounter in your practice, as well as some basic sport-oriented manual techniques such as compressions, strain/counter-strain, and myofascial release.

Teaching approaches:

Sports Massage Level 1 equally integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications. You will be using massage tables, provided by Lotus Palm.

Schedule:

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Duration: 30 hours over 4 days

Location:

Lotus Palm
5244 St Urbain (corner Fairmount)
Montreal, QC
H2T 2W9

Language:

This course is in English and French.

Prerequisites:

• Massage Therapy Base Program or equivalent in any specialty (400 hours)
• Anatomy (45 hours)
• Advanced Anatomy

Required Reading/Material:

To be confirmed. Course manuals are not included in the price. They can be purchased at Lotus Palm on the first day of class.

About your teacher:

Danièle Speary, B.Sc. (Kin and Hon. AT), CAT(C), CSMTA(SMC)

Danièle has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from McGill University. She is a certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C) and is currently completing her M.Sc. (Applied) in Physical Therapy. As a sport massage therapist, she travelled with team Canada to international events such as the FISU World University Games and Women’s Professional Hockey. Her teaching approach is very colorful with a touch of humor to facilitate everyone’s learning.