Massage therapy Level 1

The majority of your training will be devoted to the practice of Swedish massage, which focuses primarily on the muscles and joints, but also on the effects of the nervous and circulatory systems. At the end of your training you will have learned all the secrets of Swedish intramuscular massage.

In order to become a massage therapist, it is important to understand what we are doing and what happens when we perform our maneuvers. This knowledge comes from learning the anatomy of the human body and physiological concepts. This training will allow you to understand the human body, its mechanisms and its functions.

Choosing the Académie de Massage et d’Orthothérapie for your training means choosing highly qualified teachers who have been listening to their students for over 35 years.

It is also choosing several ways to learn: Our training is offered full-time, in hybrid and online. We have a schedule that adapts to your lifestyle.

In addition to our advantageous rates, training books, course notes and all products used are included in the training.

Following your training in Massage Therapy Level 1, you will be able to work in massage therapy and join a professional association to issue receipts for your clients’ insurance.

Job prospects in massage therapy are excellent. People are increasingly aware of the choices they have to make in their health care and they recognize the importance of stress management. As a result, people are turning to massage therapy not only for relaxation and stress management, but also to relieve muscle and joint pain.

We have several types of schedules, but if you’re interested in 100% online training, here are more details.

No more boring classes, our teaching method is video-based and interactive! Our teaching method allows you to fully experience your training as if you were there! With more than 35 years of experience in traditional teaching, our philosophy is naturally built around interaction between learners and trainers, with the aim of rediscovering the fundamental basics of face-to-face training online.

Organize your own work schedule with 24-hour access to your training videos, self-corrected questions and downloadable course materials. Have questions? Your teacher and our experts respond quickly and you can also meet with them in the virtual classroom in real time for feedback.

For more information, please contact us by email at formation@orthoacademie.com or by phone at 819-772-8682 / 1-877-772-8682

• Swedish relaxation massage;
• Swedish intramuscular massage (therapeutic);
• Anatomy and physiology of the human body integrated to the practice of massage therapy;
• Aromatherapy level 1;
• Introduction to nutrition;
• The various products and equipment;
• Interview techniques, file opening and client follow-up;
  School clinics;
• Career planning: code of ethics, ethics, helping relationships, professional practice.

High school diploma or 18 years and up