Massage Therapy — 800 Hours
Scientific foundations, hands-on massage techniques, professional practice and clinical learning.
Programs at AMOM
Massage therapy training in Southfield, with 800-hour and 650-hour pathways and seven 20-hour courses for licensed professionals.
Massage Therapy — 650 Hours
Review the 650-hour pathway, curriculum and entry requirements with the admissions team.
Foot Reflexology Therapy
Foot and hand techniques, pressure communication and a complete reflexology session. The course includes safety, guided practice and documentation.
Acupressure & Tuina
Pressure, positioning and selected Tuina techniques, taught alongside body mechanics and client communication.
Lymphatic Massage
Lymphatic anatomy, client screening and introductory light-touch techniques. The course includes referral decisions and supervised review.
Moxibustion
The history and equipment of moxibustion, with particular attention to heat, ventilation, contraindications and supervised indirect methods.
Cupping Therapy
Cup selection, suction control and dry cupping practice. Client screening, consent, skin responses and aftercare are covered throughout.
Gua Sha
Tool selection, positioning and controlled pressure for Gua Sha bodywork, including skin screening, consent and aftercare communication.
Aromatherapy
Botanical sources, product labels, dilution and sensitivities, followed by discussion of aroma in massage settings. Essential-oil ingestion is not taught.
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Read about the school's future plans for acupuncture, Chinese medicine and herbal studies.