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Learn how hydrotherapy can be incorporated into massage therapy and explore practical water-based applications for relaxation, recovery, and client care. This 20-hour continuing education course introduces massage therapists to the history and principles of modern hydrotherapy, the physiology of water treatments, and ways hydrotherapy may be used before, during, and after massage sessions.
Whether you are new to hydrotherapy or looking to expand your treatment options, this course provides detailed instruction on applying hydrotherapy to a variety of injuries and conditions. Step-by-step guidance, self-care applications, and approximately five hours of online video demonstrations provide practical resources for understanding and incorporating hydrotherapy techniques into massage practice.
In this course, you will learn:
Why take this course?
Hydrotherapy can provide massage therapists with additional ways to prepare the body for massage, complement hands-on techniques, and support client self-care. Understanding how different water applications affect the body can help therapists make more informed decisions about when and how hydrotherapy may fit into a massage session.
This comprehensive 20-hour course combines foundational information, research, practical applications, and extensive video instruction. It is a strong option for massage therapists who want to develop a broader understanding of hydrotherapy and learn practical ways to incorporate water-based treatments into their professional practice.
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our massage online continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
Very informational. It wasn't a subject that I had ever thought about, but am going to now use what I learned in my practice. - Cynthia H.
I disliked the deep history of hydrotherapy covered earlier in the book. I liked how the exam could be taken across multiple sessions. - Tina Grant
I loved all the applications covered. I was able to use what I needed in my practice right away! - Sara Poshier, LMT
I liked that the exam questions were found in order of the text. I liked the different treatments outlined. The course gave me a better understanding of hydrotherapy and how to use it in my massage practice. - S. Omar, NCBTMB
Course Author
MaryBetts Sinclair is a massage instructor, researcher, author and natural vision coach. Since 1975, Sinclair has taught a wide variety of bodywork classes to thousands of professional massage therapists and laypeople. Her textbooks have been translated into many languages and are used by many excellent massage schools and educational programs.
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