Anatomy and Physiology 1

  • Muscles and Bones

  • 50 Hours / 12 Weeks / $1200

  • Prerequisite Courses: None

Tuesday 9:15am - 1:30pm

 
Instructor Melissa McLaughlin, MA LMT

Instructor Melissa McLaughlin, MA LMT

About this course:

The Spirit Wellness Institute requires students to successfully complete Anatomy and Physiology before completing the 650 hour Massage Therapy Training Program. Once a student has developed a clear understanding of bones and muscles they will then find themselves better prepared to move forward in their hands-on bodywork practice. It is the educated student that brings their knowledge literally to the table, and be of greater service to humanity!

Lectures include:

  • Overview of the skeletal system

  • Bony landmarks (attachment points)

  • Articulations (joints) their structural and functional classification

  • Cellular structure and function

  • Muscle names, functions and groups

  • Origin, insertion, and action

Lab components include: 

  • Interactive three-dimensional work with app

  • Tracing the bones and muscles in the body

  • Drawing connections on the body