Neuromuscular Therapy Schools and Careers Guide
What is neuromuscular therapy?
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) utilizes specific massage therapy, flexibility stretching, and home care to eliminate the causes of most neuromuscular pain patterns. This specific and scientific approach to muscular pain relief brings about balance between the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. NMT enhances the function of joints, muscles and biomechanics (movement) as it releases endorphins, the body's own natural pain killers. It can be part of a comprehensive program, complementing all other health care modalities.
Therapist who have training in NMT can locate, treat and normalize myofascial dysfunctions (within the soft-tissue system which are muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia) fibrotic adhesions, and trigger points. NMT utilizes specifically applied pressure which interrupts nerve impulses to the spinal cord, reducing the intensity of the sympathetic nervous system and activated injury patterns. Direct pressure on the area of chronic pain pattern mechanically forces out toxic irritants that have accumulated at nerve receptor sites. NMT often dramatically increases flexibility, balance, strength and vital life energy by interrupting the pain pathways, improving circulation of the system of muscles that are in a deeper level and upgrading the health of the body on all levels.
Six factors which might cause or aggravate pain patterns are taken into account: ischemia, trigger points, nerve compression, postural distortions, nutrition, and emotional well-being.
Protocols for treatment of common pain syndromes combined with thorough anatomy knowledge are the basis for success with NMT.
How is neuromuscular therapy practiced?
Neuromuscular therapy consists of alternating levels of concentrated pressure on the areas of muscle spasm. The pressure is usually applied with the fingers, knuckles, or elbow. Once applied to a muscle spasm, the pressure should not vary for ten to thirty seconds. After the muscle is relaxed in this way the lactic acid will be released and the muscle should start receiving enough blood and oxygen. Following a neuromuscular therapy massage, any resulting soreness should fade after 24 to 36 hours. The muscles that were tight should remain noticeably more relaxed for four to fourteen days, depending on stress, activity level, and severity of pain prior to beginning NMT.
What neuromuscular therapy degrees or certificates are available?
Testing for certification is optional and permitted only after the completion of NMT training courses.
Where can I get training?
- Alabama
Red Mountain Institute - Homewood- Blue Cliff Career College of Massage Therapy - Mobile
- Arizona
- Cortiva Institute - School of Massage Therapy - A campus in Scottsdale, AZ
- Cortiva Institute - Tucson - A campus in Tucson
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Phoenix
- Cortiva Institute - School of Massage Therapy - Scottsdale
- Sedona School of Massage - Sedona
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Tempe - Tempe
- Cortiva Institute - Tucson - Tucson
- California
- International Professional School of Bodywork - San Diego
- Institute for Business & Technology - Santa Clara
- Colorado
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Aurora
- Everest College - Aurora - Aurora
- Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy - Colorado Springs
- Rocky Mountain Institute of Healing Arts - Durango
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Westminster
- Connecticut
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Groton - Groton
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Newington - Newington
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Westport - Westport
- Delaware
- Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology & Massage - Dagsboro
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Wilmington - Wilmington
- District of Columbia
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Arlington/Falls Church, VA
- Florida
- Cortiva Institute - Humanities Center School of Massage - A campus in Pinellas Park, FL
- National Personal Training Institute - Massage - Altamonte Springs
- Florida College of Natural Health - Bradenton-Sarasota
- Everest University - Pinellas - Clearwater
- Florida Career College - Clearwater - Clearwater
- American Institute - Fort Lauderdale/Pompano Beach
- Everest Institute - Ft. Lauderdale - Ft. Lauderdale
- Florida School of Massage - Gainesville
- Everest Institute - Hialeah - Hialeah
- Florida Metropolitan University - Jacksonville - Jacksonville
- Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage - Jacksonville - Jacksonville
- Everest University - Lakeland - Lakeland
- Florida College of Natural Health - Miami
- Everest Institute - Kendall - Miami/Kendall
- Everest Institute - Miami - North Miami Beach
- Florida Metropolitan University - Orange Park - Orange Park
- Florida Metropolitan University - Orlando North - Orlando
- Florida Metropolitan University - Orlando South - Orlando
- Florida College of Natural Health - Orlando/Maitland
- Cortiva Institute - Humanities Center School of Massage - Pinellas Park
- Florida College of Natural Health - Pompano Beach
- Florida Career College - Brandon - Riverview
- Florida Metropolitan University - Brandon - Tampa
- Florida Metropolitan University - Tampa - Tampa
- Georgia
- Academy of Somatic Healing Arts - Atlanta
- Atlanta School of Massage - Atlanta
- Florida School of Massage - Training in Florida
- Hawaii
- Maui School of Therapeutic Massage - Makawao
- Illinois
- Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy - A Chicago, IL Campus
- Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy - A Crystal Lake, IL Campus
- Everest College - Burr Ridge
- Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy - Chicago
- Everest College - Chicago
- Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy - Crystal Lake
- Everest College - Skokie
- Windemere Institute of Healing Arts - Training in Decorah, IA
- Indiana
- Everest College - Merrillville
- Iowa
- Carlson College of Massage Therapy - Anamosa
- Windemere Institute of Healing Arts - Decorah
- Kansas
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Tempe - Training in Arizona
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Training in Colorado
- Maryland
- Baltimore School of Massage - Linthicum
- National Massage Therapy Institute - MD/DE/VA - Zero in on Campuses in DE & VA
- Massachusetts
- Cortiva Institute - Boston - A campus in Watertown
- Everest Institute - Brighton - Brighton
- Everest Institute - Chelsea - Chelsea
- Cortiva Institute - Boston - Watertown
- New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts - Training in New Hampshire or Maine
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Newington - Training in Newington, CT
- Michigan
- Everest Institute - Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids
- Institute of Natural Therapies - Hancock
- Everest Institute - Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo
- Institute of Natural Therapies - St. Ignace
- Minnesota
- Everest Institute - Eagan - Eagan
- National American University - Roseville
- Windemere Institute of Healing Arts - Training in Decorah, IA
- Missouri
- Professional Massage Training Center - Springfield
- Montana
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - 2 campuses in Utah
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Training in Colorado
- Nebraska
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Tempe - Training in Arizona
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Training in Colorado
- Nevada
- Las Vegas College - Henderson
- Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Tempe - Training in Arizona
- New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts - Hudson - Hudson
- New Jersey
- Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy - A campus in Piscataway
- Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy - A campus in Wall Township
- Health-Choices Holistic Massage School - Belle Mead/Princeton Area
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Atlantic City - Egg Harbor/Atlantic City
- Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy - Piscataway
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Turnersville - Turnersville
- Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy - Wall Township
- National Massage Therapy Institute - NJ & DE - Zero in on DE location
- National Massage Therapy Institute - NJ & PA - Zero in on PA location
- New York
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Westport - Training in Westport, CT
- North Carolina
- Edmund Morgan School of Neuromuscular & Massage Therapy - Cornelius
- North Dakota
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Training in Colorado
- Oklahoma
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Tempe - Training in Arizona
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Training in Colorado
- Oregon
- Oregon School of Massage - Portland - Portland
- Oregon School of Massage - Salem - Salem
- Pennsylvania
- Cortiva Institute - Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy - A campus in King of Prussia
- National Massage Therapy Institute - A campus in Philadelphia
- Cortiva Institute - Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy - King of Prussia
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Philadelphia - Philadelphia
- Baltimore School of Massage - York, PA Campus - York
- National Massage Therapy Institute - PA & DE - Zero in on DE location
- National Massage Therapy Institute - PA & NJ - Zero in on NJ location
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Groton - Training in Groton, CT
- South Carolina
- Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage - Charleston - Charleston
- Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage - Columbia - Columbia
- South Dakota
- Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Tempe - Training in Arizona
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Training in Colorado
- Texas
- ATI Career Training Center - Dallas/Fort Worth
- ATI Career Training Center - NRH - North Richland Hills
- Utah
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Lindon - Lindon
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City
- Everest College - West Valley City
- Virginia
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Arlington Area/Falls Church
- Virginia School of Massage - Charlottesville
- Everest College - Tyson's Corner - McLean
- Washington
- Cortiva Institute - Seattle - A Campus in Seattle
- Cortiva Institute - Seattle - Seattle
- Oregon School of Massage - Portland - Training in Portland, OR
- Wisconsin
- Windemere Institute of Healing Arts - Training in Decorah, IA
- Wyoming
- Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - 2 campuses in Utah
- Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Training in Colorado
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