Open House October 30, 2011

The Massage Therapy Program at the Community College of Baltimore County will host an open house Sunday, October 30, 2011.  Please join us from 2 - 4 PM to learn more about the program at CCBC.

• Presentation about the Associate's Degree in Applied Science and Certificate programs in Massage Therapy
• Meet faculty and students and ask questions
• Enjoy a free chair massage and light refreshments

Location:
Essex Campus of CCBC, 7201 Rossville Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21237
Bldg J, Room 323

Contact number:  443.840.1431

Pathology Course for Massage Therapists

Every massage therapist encounters clients with various pathologies. Now you can enhance your knowledge through a 3 credit college course, MASS 222, Pathology for Massage Therapists which concentrates on recognition, assessment and treatment of common musculoskeletal pathologies.

This course covers assessment and identification of dysfunctions, creation of specific treatment plans, and ways that massage therapy affects both the diseases themselves and their consequences.

While this course is an integral requirement of the CCBC Massage Therapy degree program, currently practicing massage thereapists (both RMP and LMT) may enroll in this course individually, with permission of the program director.

If you are already a practicing RMP or LMT and are interesting in Studying Pathology for Massage Therapists for professional enrichment, call the program director at 443-840-1431.

Congratulations Massage Therapy Graduates!

Congratulations to the 2009 graduates of The Community College of Baltimore County's Massage Therapy Program. Graduates will receive an Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Massage Therapy. A celebration was held on December 17th where the received Massage Therapy pins and a gift from their faculty along with their Massage Therapy Program completion certificates. Following the formal program family and friends enjoyed a bounty of wonderful food and refreshments as they joined in the celebration.

Graduates will continue their studies in the coming weeks as they prepare for their National Certification Exam, a prerequisite for applying to become a Licensed Massage Therapist in Maryland. CCBC Massage Therapy department will host a free NCE Review Course on January 9th and 10th for graduates, and the CCBC Massage Therapy Foundation is funding the $225 NCE Exam fee.

Congratulations on your accomplishment, and wishing you continued success!

Congratulations Instructor of the Year

Theresa Pac-Marshall was named Massage Therapy Instructor of the Year at the CCBC Massage Therapy Graduation Celebration on December 17th, 2009. A highly regarded bodywork instructor who takes a very active role in teaching and encouraging her students as they develop knowledge and skill, Theresa has taught Massage Therapy for 8 years in the Associate's Degree program at the Community College of Baltimore County.

Photo: Theresa Pac-Marshall (L) and Cher Hunter (R)

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.

Massage Therapy Continuing Ed for 2010 - More Choices!

More Choices, More Classes, More ways to complete

your CE requirements and make you happy.
Wow are we going to be busy next year!

Look at some of the goodies we have lined up for you:

• Nurturing the Mother (Claire Marie Miller)
• Authentic Thai Massage
• Trager
• Healing Touch
• Orthopedic Massage
• Better Body Mechanics
• Massage Research
• Feldenkrais
• Bodywork for the Dying
• . . . and much, much more!

CCBC - The Place for Massage Therapy Training in Baltimore!

Celebrate Massage Therapy Awareness Week October 25-31, 2009

We are celebrating Massage Therapy Awareness week with a number of events, including an open house from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Light Refreshments will be served and free Chair Massage will be available. Come learn more about our program and celebrate all the ways Massage Therapy makes your life better!

We are located in Building J, Room 324 on the Essex Campus.
7201 Rossville Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21237

About Our Program

The Massage Therapy School at the Community College of Baltimore County prepares our graduates to become Licensed Massage Therapists in the state of Maryland.

Our program leads to an Associate Degree in Applied Science and is designed to prepare students to work as professional Massage Therapists in a variety of health settings and equip them with the additional skills required to be a holistically trained member of allied health and integrative medicine teams. Our students receive a well rounded education in Massage Therapy with a strong foundation in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Myofacial Massage. Studies include anatomy and physiology, Musculoskeletal anatomy, pathology, massage therapy research, medical terminology, clinical skills, and much more.

The program was approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission in November 2000 and is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA).CCBC Essex also offers NCBTMB approved continuing education courses which also meet the license renewal requirements for Maryland Licensed Massage Therapists and Registered Massage Practitioners.

Questions? Please feel free to give us a call!
Cher Hunter, M.A., LMT, NCTMB
Program Director, Massage Therapy Program
443-840-1431

Jean M. Wible, RN, BSN, LMT, NCTMB, HTCP
Student Clinic Coordinator
443-840-1069

Ccbc Massage-Therapy Now on Facebook!

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Check out our new website!

The Massage Therapy School at The Community College of Baltimore County has launched a new website at http://ccbcmassagetherapy.com/

More to come!!

Planning is now underway for NCBTMB approved CEU Courses for 2010. Let us know what courses you are interested in attending.

Massage Therapy Program Students Graduate!

The Community College of Baltimore County
School of Health Professions
Massage Therapy Program
7201 Rossville Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21237

The Massage Therapy Program at CCBC would like to congratulate our students who will be graduating this Saturday!
This Saturday, May 30, 2009, CCBC will hold its Graduation Ceremony on the Essex campus. During that ceremony, 12 of our Massage Therapy students will receive their Associate in Applied Science in Massage Therapy degree. They have completed their studies and are ready to move forward in their careers. Several of them have already passed their National Board Examinations. We are proud of them and wish them the best of everything!
The future of Massage Therapy is bright!

If you are interested in a career in Massage Therapy, visit our website.
http://www.ccbcmd.edu/allied_heatlh/massage_therapy
or call: 443-840-1431

Continuing Education for Massage Therapist at CCBC

CCBC offers a variety of Continuing Education courses for Massage Therapists. We are an NCBTMB Category A provider of Continuing Education. All courses can be applied to your NCBTMB recertification education requirements, your Md State licensure renewal and your professional organization education requirements.
Some of the classes being offered in 2009 are:
"Massage for Athletes (and everyone else)"
"Bodywork for the Dying"
"Ethics" and "HIV/AIDS/Infection Control"
"Reiki for Health Care Professionals: Level I"
and many more.....
To register or for more information:
Contact LaV0nda Clemons at 443-840-1152

CCBC Students Graduate!

The Massage School at The Community College of Baltimore County had their graduation ceremony on Dec. 12, 2008. Family and friends as well as faculty and staff of the college joined together to celebrate the accomplishments of our students.

As they go out into the workforce, we wish them well. We know all our students are well prepared for their work and will help to grow our profession with their knowledge and experience.

If you are interested in a career in Massage Therapy check out our Website or call us at 443-840-1431!

What is Chair Massage?

Chair Massage is a quick way to seek relief for the high-tension areas of the neck, shoulders and upper back. Chair Massage is usually given to people on a massage chair. This special-purpose equipment has a seat, leg pad, arm pad, chest pad and face pad. As you sit in this chair, your entire body is supported so that you can let you muscles totally relax. The massage is normally 15 minutes in length, but may be longer or shorter depending on the circumstances. These types of massage may be found for "free" at events therapists and school programs use to meet the public. They may also be available for a small fee. The fee is normally $1 per minute, so the 15 minute massage would be $15.

One may casually find these at the state fair, civic events or trade shows, such as the home show at the fairgrounds. They are also available by appointment from many therapists. Some therapists will even book in to your home spa party. The therapist should always ask you a few questions to be sure that the massage would be healthful for you. There are conditions where massage can do more harm than good, so the therapist will want to "screen" you for these. They may ask about medications you are taking, if you've had any recent injury or surgery and if you have any skin issues. They may also ask you if there are particular trouble spots you want them to work on. During the massage, the client is in charge; you can say if it is too hard, or doesn't feel good, and the therapist will adjust their work.

Chair Massage is an easy and inexpensive way to experience massage therapy, loosen tight shoulders, backs and necks and learn more about this wonderful way to help take care of your body. It is taught in our MASS101 and MASS210 courses.

Doug Wittich, Adjunct Instructor
Maryland State Licensed Massage Therapist
8913 Clement Ave (In Chiropractic Wellness Associates), Parkville, Md 21234
443-794-0735

Public Presentation

We will provide a speaker to the Cedmont Community Association meeting on Thursday, November 13th at 7:30 PM. The Cedmont Community Association is open to the public and serves communities in the Northeast Baltimore area, approximately south of Belair Rd, east of White Avenue, north of I-95.

The meeting will be at Epiphany Lutheran Church (http://www.god-is-love.org/), 4301 Raspe Ave, Baltimore MD 21206.

The presentation will be an introduction to Massage Therapy, including the benefits of massage and what to expect during a massage session.