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The Stillpoint curriculum

Our curriculum combines hands-on training in classical Swedish massage with clinical experience and specialized study in physiology, pathology, musculo-skeletal anatomy, movement principles, and entrepreneurship. The foundation of courses culminating in GCC's Massage Therapy Certificate may also be used towards a GCC asoociate's degree in Liberal Arts/Healing Arts Option.

Options are available for full-time day, part-time day, and part-time evening study. For complete course descriptions, please consult GCC's online course catalog.

FULL TIME PROGRAM SEQUENCE - 40 credits

Fall semester required courses

BIO 194 - Comprehensive Anatomy and Physiology (NC) Credits: 4 (formerly BIO 117) - 75 hours
MTC 101 - Structure and Process of the Therapeutic Healing Relationship (X) Credits: 3 - 45 hours
MTC 102 - Myology I for Massage and Bodywork (X) Credits: 1 - 30 hours
MTC 103 - Massage Therapy Theory and Technique I (X) Credits: 6 - 120 hours
MTC 110 - Kinesiology I : The Art of Functional Movement (X) Credits: 1 - 30 hours
MTC 111 - Documentation for Massage & Bodywork Practice (X) Credits: 1 - 15 hours

Spring semester/summer session required courses (attendance during January intersession also required)

BIO 129 - Pathology (NL) Credits: 3 - 45 hours
MTC 107 - Myology II: Clinical Assessment Testing for Massage & Bodywork (X) Credits: 2 - 45 hours
MTC 112 - Massage Therapy Clinic (X) Credits: 2 - 45 hours
MTC 113 - Massage Therapy Theory and Technique II (X) Credits: 7 - 135 hours
MTC 114 - Interpersonal Dynamics of the Therapeutic Massage Relationship (X) Credits: 3 - 45 hours
MTC 115 - The Business and Marketing of Massage & Bodywork (X) Credits: 2 - 30 hours
MTC 116 - Clinical Assessment Practicum Seminar (X) Credits: 3 - 45 hours
MTC 120 - Kinesiology II: The Science of Functional Movement (X) Credits: 2 - 45 hours

Part-time day program sequence

Part-time evening program sequence

Upcoming informational meetings for massage school applicants:

* All meetings take place at 6pm, GCC Downtown, 270 Main, Greenfield

It is highly recommended that you attend an informational meeting prior to applying!

Program highlights:

Small class size and low faculty to student ratio
National accreditation
College environment
Free tutoring and academic support
750 in-class hours
Focus on sound business practice & ethics


The Stillpoint Massage Therapy Program at GCC - An accredited massage school in Western Masschusetts \| "We teach the healing touch"
About the program Why Stillpoint? Admission & fees Curriculum Faculty Resources FAQs Alumni resources Public massage clinics Find a massage therapist GCC Health Occupations Division Contact us! Home	The Stillpoint curriculum Our curriculum combines hands-on training in classical Swedish massage with clinical experience and specialized study in physiology, pathology, musculo-skeletal anatomy, movement principles, and entrepreneurship. The foundation of courses culminating in GCC's Massage Therapy Certificate may also be used towards a GCC asoociate's degree in Liberal Arts/Healing Arts Option. Options are available for full-time day, part-time day, and part-time evening study. For complete course descriptions, please consult GCC's online course catalog. FULL TIME PROGRAM SEQUENCE - 40 credits Fall semester required courses BIO 194 - Comprehensive Anatomy and Physiology (NC) Credits: 4 (formerly BIO 117) - 75 hours MTC 101 - Structure and Process of the Therapeutic Healing Relationship (X) Credits: 3 - 45 hours MTC 102 - Myology I for Massage and Bodywork (X) Credits: 1 - 30 hours MTC 103 - Massage Therapy Theory and Technique I (X) Credits: 6 - 120 hours MTC 110 - Kinesiology I : The Art of Functional Movement (X) Credits: 1 - 30 hours MTC 111 - Documentation for Massage & Bodywork Practice (X) Credits: 1 - 15 hours Spring semester/summer session required courses (attendance during January intersession also required) BIO 129 - Pathology (NL) Credits: 3 - 45 hours MTC 107 - Myology II: Clinical Assessment Testing for Massage & Bodywork (X) Credits: 2 - 45 hours MTC 112 - Massage Therapy Clinic (X) Credits: 2 - 45 hours MTC 113 - Massage Therapy Theory and Technique II (X) Credits: 7 - 135 hours MTC 114 - Interpersonal Dynamics of the Therapeutic Massage Relationship (X) Credits: 3 - 45 hours MTC 115 - The Business and Marketing of Massage & Bodywork (X) Credits: 2 - 30 hours MTC 116 - Clinical Assessment Practicum Seminar (X) Credits: 3 - 45 hours MTC 120 - Kinesiology II: The Science of Functional Movement (X) Credits: 2 - 45 hours Part-time day program sequence Part-time evening program sequence	Upcoming informational meetings for massage school applicants: * All meetings take place at 6pm, GCC Downtown, 270 Main, Greenfield It is highly recommended that you attend an informational meeting prior to applying! Program highlights: Small class size and low faculty to student ratio National accreditation College environment Free tutoring and academic support 750 in-class hours Focus on sound business practice & ethics
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