March 29, 2010
Harrisburg, PA – City Islanders professional athletes continue to benefit from sports massages provided through HACC’s student massage therapy clinic.
For the second year, HACC is the Official Sports Massage Team for the Harrisburg City Islanders Professional Soccer Team. The application of sports massage aids in the recovery process for the athletes and helps maintain their health.
“We are pleased to be associated with the Harrisburg City Islanders,” said Marty Malina, M.S., NCTMB, director of HACC’s Massage Therapy Training Program. “Our students will be able to use their newly acquired sports massage skills to benefit these talented athletes.”
“The partnership we have developed with the HACC Massage Therapy Program is fantastic, and we are thankful for the opportunity to offer this fine service to our players through HACC,” said Kierstin Rowe, general manager of the City Islanders.
HACC’s massage therapy program is a member of the American Therapy Association’s (AMTA) Council of Schools, and its curriculum has been approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. This enables graduates to take the National Certification Exam and become a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, a credential respected throughout the massage industry.
“Massage therapists can be employed in private or group massage practices, wellness centers, chiropractic offices, on-site – chair massages in offices, airports or public events, health clubs and fitness centers, with sports teams and at spas and resorts, hotels, salons, and cruise ships,” Malina said.
“The opportunity to work with the City Islanders will give HACC students the highest level hands-on experience, working with elite athletes” Malina said.
The City Islanders will play the home opener for the season on April 24 against the Real Maryland. The team began its 2010 season on April 17 against the Richmond Kickers in Richmond. The City Islanders are a member of the United Soccer League-Second Division.
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