The Following categories will be used to define various courses that are offered by the Jennifer Brand Academy.

Anatomy & Physiology – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in the structure and function of the body.

Applications & Tools – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in using applications and tools in the practice of massage therapy

Applications – The topical application of any preparation, including but not limited to, the external application of hydrotherapy, thermotherapy and cryotherapy to augment the effects of massage therapy treatment.

Tools – Manual devices that mimic or enhance the actions of the hands.

Instructor Training – Courses to prepare individuals to teach in the massage profession.

Kinesiology – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in the study of the movement of the body.

Modalities – Eastern/Asian – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in Eastern/Asian massage modalities.

Modalities – Western – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in Western massage modalities.

Pathology – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in the study of diseases that affect the human body and their implications for massage.

Pharmacology – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in the interactions between medications and massage.

Professional Practice – Courses in the following topic areas:

  • Assessment
  • Benefits of Massage
  • Body Mechanics
  • Business
  • Communication with Clients
  • Contraindications
  • Documenting/Charting
  • Record Keeping
  • Treatment Planning
  • Third Party Reimbursement
  • Universal Precautions

Regulatory Ethics – State required regulatory education courses.

  • Addictions/Substance Abuse
  • Boundaries
  • Cultural Competence
  • Ethics
  • Human Trafficking
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Laws
  • Mandated Reporting
  • Medical Error Prevention Regulations
  • Scope of Practice
  • Sexual Misconduct/Abuse

Research – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in the process of scientific research pertaining to massage therapy.

Special Populations – Courses whose main purpose is to instruct students in providing massage/bodywork to special populations of clients.

  • Athletes/Fitness
  • Disabilities
  • Geriatric
  • Hospice
  • Infants and Children
  • Military
  • Orthopedic
  • Obesity
  • Oncology
  • Pregnancy
  • Trauma

Other – Courses whose main purpose is not found in any other category. These courses will be reviewed for acceptance on a scheduled basis.