Baltimore's # 1 Massage School - 2 year AAS Degree

Start Now! If you are thinking about entering Massage School in the Spring, Come to the Open house on Wednesday October 28th between 4 - 7 pm to learn more. It isn't too early to begin the enrollment, placement and registration process.

We are located on the Essex Campus of The Community College of Baltimore County, 7201 Rossville Blvd, bldg J, Rm 323, Baltimore, MD 21237.

Pathology for Massage Therapists, a 3 credit course

Pathology for Massage Therapists concentrates on the recognition, assessment and treatment of common musculoskeletal pathologies; it covers assessment and identification of dysfunctions, creation of specific treatment plans, and the ways that massage therapy affects both the diseases themselves and their consequences. This course is a requirement in the CCBC Massage Therapy program, which leads to an Associates Degree in Applied Science.

However, the course may also be taken by experienced Licensed Massage Therapists and Registered Massage Practitioners who want to be better prepared to work with clients who have a variety of health conditions. If you have been practicing for years, you may not have had much training in Pathology, or you may just want a refresher course. You may enroll for credit, or audit this course, with the Program Director's permission.

Product Review: Microwaveable Hot Packs

When hot packs are appropriate, which one is best?
There are two that I particularly like: Elasto-gel, and Therabeads.
They both maintain heat well, and they both will last for years if properly cared for.
The elasto-gel packs are more pliable and conform very nicely to the shape of the body. Therabeads packs are firmer and do not conform as well, but have the advantage of a temperature-sensitive strip that tells you if the pack is too hot or within a safe heat range. I use both Elasto-gel and Therabeads, depending on the specific need. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes. They are available at BMLbasic.com, a massage, spa and physician's office supplier.