Conditions and Life Stages We Support

The Massage Clinic offers supervised student massage while providing hands on experience with diverse clients and clinical needs, guided by Inter Jurisdictional Practice Competencies.

Inter-Jurisdictional Practice Competencies Include:

Common Clinical Conditions

Students are trained to support clients experiencing common clinical conditions that may present as variations in:

  • Stress
  • Pain
  • Mood changes
  • Anxiety
  • Sleep challenges
  • Cognitive concerns

Conditions with Multi-Factorial Considerations

Students learn to recognize and adapt treatment plans for conditions involving multiple influencing factors, including:

  • Inflammation
  • Infection
  • Scarring
  • Swelling
  • Congestion
  • Movement restrictions
  • Malignancy
  • Trauma and abuse

Life Stages Supported

Massage Therapy students gain experience working with clients across all stages of life, including:

  • Pregnancy
  • Infancy and childhood
  • Adolescence
  • Adulthood
  • Senior years
  • End-of-life care

Neurological Conditions

Students are introduced to the assessment and treatment considerations related to neurological presentations, including:

  • Conditions of the central nervous system
  • Conditions of the peripheral nervous system
  • General neurological conditions

Orthopedic Conditions

Students develop hands-on experience supporting a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

  • Conditions of the bone and periosteum
  • Conditions of the muscles and tendons
  • Conditions of the fascia
  • Conditions of the skin and connective tissue
  • Conditions of synovial joints, cartilage, ligaments, and bursa
  • Systemic myofascial and orthopedic conditions

Systemic Conditions

Students are educated on how systemic health conditions can influence massage therapy treatment. These include conditions affecting:

  • The cardiovascular system
  • The digestive system
  • The endocrine system
  • The gastrointestinal system
  • The immune system
  • The integumentary system
  • The lymphatic system
  • The reproductive system
  • The respiratory system
  • The urinary system

Post-Surgical Conditions

Under supervision, students may support clients recovering from surgery, including:

  • Orthopedic surgical interventions
  • Procedures involving artificial openings
  • Conditions involving implants