MAS 103 - Eastern Massage Therapy

3 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

Combining lecture, demonstration, practical application and discussion, this course is designed to give the student a solid foundation in the theory and practice of Shiatsu, a Japanese healing art based on traditional Chinese medicine. Exploring Eastern principle of Yin and Yang and Five Element Theory, students will learn to look for the underlying causes of disease from an Eastern perspective. Students will gain basic understanding of fundamental Shiatsu techniques through lecture-demonstration and interactive lab practice. Specific knowledge of indications and contraindications for the use of Shiatsu will also be addressed.
Usually offered Spring semester
Pre-Requisites: MAS 100, MAS 102, MAS 102L, BIO 117, BIO 117L
Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: MAS 104/104L, MAS 105/105L, MAS 130

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MAS 103 - Eastern Massage Therapy