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The Somatic Arts and Sciences Institute
Massage Therapy Continuing Education Provider
Online Massage Continuing Education Courses
NCBTMB approved provider #450872-08
It is very easy!
1. Read the material online.
2. Take the test online.
3. Print out your certificate of completion!
Get your massage therapy continuing education hours done here and now!
3 Massage Therapy
CE hours for
$25
Massage Therapy for Substance Addiction
RWT003
3 CE Hours
Course Review
This course is designed to offer a detailed introduction to the use of massage therapy as a complimentary treatment for individuals that are currently in treatment for alcohol/drug addiction.
In this course we examine the physiological and psychological effects of recovery from chemical addiction and the specific application of massage therapy for these conditions.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:
- Describe how the effects of massage on the levels of dopamine and serotonin production is beneficial to people in addiction recovery.
- Describe how massage therapy can be used as a safe and healthy psychological coping mechanism for individuals in addiction recovery.
- Identify the physiological effects of delirium tremens (also called DTs) and other withdrawal conditions.
