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~ OUR PROGRAM ~

SAIM Student at workThe Southern Alberta Institute of Massage (S.A.I.M.) is run in conjunction with established working therapeutic massage and chiropractic clinics. The curriculum has been professionally designed and reflects the most current techniques in massage and natural health care. The instructors are exceedingly qualified professionals who are prepared to deliver an intensive training program

The Program

The S.A.I.M. Therapeutic Massage Program offers a 1000 hour Diploma in Massage Therapy and a 2200 hour Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy. S.A.I.M. offers both full and part-time, traditional and accelerated time line diploma programs.

Extra study time, clinical and fieldwork outside of the school will average approximately ten (10) hours per week. Students who satisfy the program requirements and successfully complete final exams will be given accreditation for a 1000 hours and receive a Massage Therapy Diploma from S.A.I.M. Graduates from the complete 2200 hour program will receive their Advanced Massage Therapy Diploma. Graduates from our program are well recognized and respected in the field of Massage Therapy. Graduates should be sufficiently prepared to successfully complete provincial exams.

Massage Therapy Program Overview
Program I - 1000 Hours

Anatomy/Physiology I, II, III - 180 Hours
Introduction to Massage Therapy - 100 Hours
Basic Massage Therapy Techniques - 120 Hours
Contraindications for Massage Therapy - 100 Hours
Client & Therapist Safety - 25 Hours
Body Mechanics and Classification of Movements - 50 Hours
Consultation & Preparation - 25 Hours
Massage Techniques I - 150 Hours
Massage Techniques II - .150 Hours
Student Practical 1 - 100 Hours

Massage Therapy Program Overview
Program II - 1200 Hours

Kinesiology/BioMechanics - 50 Hours
Pathology I - 50 Hours
Pathology II - 50 Hours
Pathology III - 50 Hours
Orthopaedic Testing I - 50 Hours
Orthopaedic Testing II - 50 Hours
Health & Nutrition - 25 Hours
Spa and Specialized Modalities - 100 Hours
Business for Massage Therapy - 100 Hours
Advanced Massage Therapy Techniques - 200 Hours
Clinical Massage Therapy I - 100 Hours
Clinical Massage Therapy II - 100 Hours
Student Practical II - 225 Hours
Advanced Student Practicum - 50 Hours

In accordance with the new regulations requiring continuing education for Massage Therapists to retain membership in the National Health Practitioners of Canada, we offer “Weekend Workshops” throughout the year covering various courses. Please call our office for details.

All course information may be obtained by calling S.A.I.M. at 403-331-5657 (Lethbridge) or 403-526-5922 (Medicine Hat).