Whistler School of Massage & Spa Services

Whistler School of Massage and Spa Services

Whistler School of Massage and Spa Services (WSMSS) invites you to begin a rewarding career in the Massage and Spa industry. Earn your diploma as a professional massage and spa technician.

WSMSS offers a beautiful and convenient facility for the massage training program, located in the heart of Whistler Village. Registered by the Private Career Training Institution Agency of British Columbia (PCTIA). Recognized by the Association of Massage Therapists and Holistic Practitioners (AMTWP).

Course Descriptions

The WSMSS offers a unique hands-on education in relaxation massage and spa services... unique for two reasons: one, the students learn in a real work environment at Solarice Spa in Whistler or at Solarcie at SpaEthos in Vancouver. Two, the practical hands-on skill instruction involves precise massage and palpative techniques enabling the student to practice spa massage, postural rehabilitation massage and massage for pain relief.

The academic portion of the training program includes: Anatomy-Physiology, Myology, Osteology, Massage Theory and Practice, Pathology and Sports injuries contra-indications and precautions, Kinesiology, and Biomechanics. The practical aspect of the program includes: Level One: Swedish massage; Level Two: Deep Connective Tissue and Myofacial massage; Level Three: Neuro-muscular Massage; Level Four: Trigger points; Level Five: Key measurement of Anatomical Landmarks, Advanced Palpation of Musculo-skeletal Imbalance and Precision Massage Techniques. The students will also learn: Sports Massage, introduction to Shiatsu and energy points (Acupressure). The spa services include full body exfoliation, full body clay mask and European herbal wrap and hydrotherapy.

The massage and spa training program is 700 hours. Classes are provided for working students from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, Monday to Friday in Whistler and 6:30pm to 10:00pm in Vancouver. The supervised practical massage clinic takes place from 8:00am to 12:30PM within our renowned Solarice Spas.

Course outline and hours:

• Osteology/Myology 96 hours
• Anatomy and Physiology 69 hours
• Pathology 42 hours
• Massage Theory and Practice 78 hours
• Hydrotherapy 54 hours
• Introduction to Shiatsu 45 hours
• Sports Massage and Physiology 3 hours
• Stretching Anatomy 9 hours
• Clinic Practicum 165 hours
• Professional Development and Business Practice 9 hours
• Case Study Presentation 30 hours
• 3 home massage treatments per week 54 hours

Workshops:

• CPR 4 hours
• Aromatherapy 3 hours
• Fitness and Nutrition 1.5 hours
• Introduction to TCM 4.5 hours
• Mechanism of Injury 3 hours
• Stretching Anatomy 9 hours
• Skin Lesions 3 hours

Institution Credentials

The Whistler School of Massage and Spa Services (WSMSS) is recognized by the Association of Massage Therapists and Holistic Practitioners which is a national association. The WSMSS is registered by the Private Career Training Institution Agency of British Columbia (PCTIA) and also a member of the Whistler Chamber of Commerce.

Our goal is to provide an excellent academic and practical education that will allow the students to practice effective relaxation massage and spa services in a safe manner and with confidence. The WSMSS educates the students to use excellent body mechanics and develop accurate palpation skills which will prepare for a professional massage career and enable the student to work anywhere in the world in the growing massage and spa industry.

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