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Relaxation Therapist Course Outline

Relaxation Therapist Module 1
Relaxation Techniques

• Meditation and Yoga
• Food for Relaxation
• Aromatherapy
• Breath and Voice
• Music for Relaxation
• Creative Visualization
• Ohashiatsu Touch
• Conscious Exercise
• Flotation Tanks, The Ganzfeld, Biocircuits, Biofeedback, Sound Tables
• Massage and Acupressure
• Repetitive Prayer
• Quieting Reflex
• Instant Calming Sequence (ICS)

Relaxation Therapist Module 2
An Introduction to Stress Management

• What Is Stress?
• Stress Psychophysiology
• Stress and Illness or Disease
• Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Life-Situation Interventions
• Perception Interventions
• Spirituality and Stress
• Meditation, Autogenic Training, Imagery, Progressive Relaxation, and Other Relaxation Techniques

Relaxation Therapist Module 3
Further Concepts of Stress Management

• Physiological Arousal Interventions
• Strategies for Decreasing Stressful Behaviors
• Diversity and Stress
• Occupational Stress
• Stress and the College Student
• Family Stress

Relaxation Therapist Module 4
Theory of Massage Therapy

• Philosophy and History of Massage
• Professionalism, Law, and Ethics
• Effects and Benefits of Massage
• Sanitation, Safety, and Personal Hygiene
• The Science and Art of Massage
• Preparation for and Consultation with the Client
• Major Massage Strokes
• Contemporary Therapeutic Massage Approaches
• Designing the Massage to Fit the Client
• Self-Care and Wellness for Therapist and Client
• Therapeutic Massage

*BONUS!*
Upon graduation you will receive the text 30 Scripts for Relaxation Imagery & Inner Healing at no extra cost!


We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the material is presented may vary.

This program is specifically designed to serve as an introduction or enhancement of the theoretical knowledge required for the vocational application of this subject. It is intended to help individuals in the furtherance of their vocational training and is not intended as a substitute for licensing or certification requirements, which may include an apprenticeship or additional training, as required by law.

Courses on Relaxation Therapist
"This program was one of the best things I have done for myself in years! The course was very easy to understand. Thank you SCI for granting me the opportunity to further my education." — G.W. - Arizona
Relaxation Therapist Training
"I was picked for the Distinguished Service Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, and was Employee of the Year in my company." — N.D. - Pennsylvania
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