Hydrotherapy for Massage Therapists

Course overview

The 18 CE hour Hydrotherapy for Massage Therapists home study course will introduce you to simple and effective water treatments you can easily combine with massage techniques. It will guide you in understanding and incorporating hydrotherapy treatments into your everyday massage routine. The textbook teaches hydrotherapy by using a combination of easy-to-follow explanations, illustrations, and examples. With the information provided, in almost no time at all, you will feel confident in your ability to deepen the effectiveness of your massage skills by using many helpful water treatments! This course will present: •History and principles behind the use of modern hydrotherapy •Current research on the physiology of hydrotherapy •Suggestions for using hydrotherapy applications before, during, and after a massage session •Discussions of how to use hydrotherapy applications for a wide variety of injuries and conditions •Step-by-step directions for you and your clients on how to effectively use hydrotherapy for self-care as well as in your massage routines •Specific adjuncts that may be used with hydrotherapy treatments, such as essential oils and salts