Northwestern Health Sciences University School of Massage Therapy operates a Teaching Clinic. Interns provide massage therapy services under the supervision of a School of Massage Therapy faculty member, and participate in the Teaching Clinic as part of their educational program. Interns will take a brief health history relevant to massage therapy and will provide a full body relaxation-oriented massage in Clinical Rotation 1 and a more clinically focused trigger point based massage in Clinical Rotation 2.

Massage Therapy Clinical Rotation 1: Students begin providing full body massage therapy services in the University's Massage Therapy Teaching Clinic, under the supervision of a faculty member. Clinical Rotation 1 is an opportunity for students to become comfortable interacting with the population of individuals seeking full body relaxation. Learning plans in Clinical Rotation 1 focus on the application of full body techniques, as presented in Massage Therapy Principles and Practice 1. Students are also required to keep and maintain a journal.

Massage Therapy Clinical Rotation 2: Students continue providing full body massage therapy services in the University's clinic system, under the supervision of a University clinician. Students must successfully complete an individualized self-care plan established between each student and their supervisor. Learning plans in Clinical Rotation 2 focus on the application of advanced techniques, including trigger point therapy and cross fiber friction. Students are also required to participate in community awareness.

For more information on the clinical intern experience for massage therapy students at Northwestern, contact Dale Healey, DC, dean of the School of Massage Therapy, at (952) 888-4777, ext. 348, or e-mail Dr. Healey at dhealey@nwhealth.edu.

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