This course includes information on Diabetes and how this disease affects the body. We have included the leading causes of soft tissue damage due to diabetes, and how massage will assist with alleviating these symptoms. We walk you through client education and the client intake to be used with your diabetic clientele, as well as the benefits and contraindications. We have included streaming video massage technique demonstrations specific to your diabetic clientele that adds another dimension of effective pain relief. Please note: These are NCBTMB approved, self paced online home study courses and count as GENERAL home study credits.

This course introduces the massage therapists to geriatric massage techniques designed to address the specific needs of the elderly population. We included information on the frailty scale, benefits, contraindications, client intake and a streaming video treatment protocol that includes gentle stretching, range of motion and geriatric massage techniques. You will learn how and why geriatric massage can be especially helpful for maintaining and improving overall health as we age. We included research showing geriatric massage relieves anxiety and provides comfort. The marketing tips will assist you in creating a geriatric massage clientele. Please note: These are NCBTMB approved, self paced online home study courses and count as GENERAL home study credits.