PLEASE DO NOT BOOK WITH THE SAME STUDENT WEEK AFTER WEEK. WE NEED A VARIETY OF PEOPLE FOR OUR STUDENTS TO PRACTICE ON. NO REFUNDS.

This Class meets on Thursdays only.

Our student clinic at the Arizona School of Medical Massage and Wellness is a highly structured and thoughtfully designed component of your 700-hour program, providing students with practical, real-world experience while serving the community. Key features include:

Focus on Skill Development

Comprehensive Training: Students gain experience in both therapeutic and medical massage approaches, emphasizing clinical thinking, differential assessments, and treatment plans.
Diverse Techniques: The clinic incorporates industry-standard massage techniques as well as specialized medical massage protocols, preparing students for a variety of career paths.

Realistic Client Scenarios

Volunteer Clients: Participants, vetted by the school, offer a wide range of conditions, providing students with exposure to real-world cases.
Case Studies: Instructors integrate critical thinking exercises with real-life scenarios, enhancing student learning and problem-solving skills.

Professional Environment

Supervised Practice: Sessions are closely monitored by instructors to ensure safety, professionalism, and high-quality service.
Clinical Documentation: Students are trained in intake, SOAP notes, and client communication, building habits for professional practice.

Specialty Focus

Targeted Populations: Some clinics focus on specific populations, such as elderly clients, post-plastic surgery patients requiring MLD, or individuals with complex pain conditions.
Hands-On Learning: Activities include advanced techniques like KT taping, lymphatic drainage, and assessment-driven protocols.

Structured Scheduling

Gradual Skill Building: Clinics progress from basic therapeutic touch to advanced clinical assessments and treatments over the 39-week program.
Tailored Experience: Students perform two massages per session, with longer sessions incorporated toward the end of the program to simulate real-world practices.

Community Engagement

Outreach and Accessibility: The clinic serves as a bridge between education and community wellness, offering affordable or free treatments to underserved populations.

Overall Description

Our student clinic is a cornerstone of the educational experience, bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical application. It not only develops competent, confident massage therapists but also builds a sense of professionalism and compassion for serving diverse populations.

ASMMW-Thursday Class

MLD-Manual Lymphatic Drainage