mdt Internship

mdt Certification Program

The medical deep tissue certification program is a post graduate 100+hr medical massage program. The program utilizes the latest research and development in manual therapy, structural dysfunction, and human biomechanics in combination with Dr. Macies' mdt techniques. The program is divided into 4 units of hands-on study, clinical externship, and direct mentorship/coaching to ensure the therapists success. Each mdt weekend explores the clinical assessment and treatment of various regions of structural dysfunction. The mdt program includes areas such as structural sciences, biomechanics, biochemistry, neurophysiology, patient psychology, clinical assessment, clinical applications and marketing/networking, mdt Qi-Gong, Structural metaphoring. As therapists work through the intensive curriculum they are mentored by Dr. James Macie through regular mentor sessions. therapist. This opportunity will assist in the further development as well as review/evaluate their clinical practices in between the weekend trainings. The mdt certification program allows the flexibility for therapists across the nation to come together and earn at their own speed while providing a course structure that ensures their success.

mdt Certification Requirements

Clinical Applications and Technique (60hrs)

mdt-1: Structural Sciences, mdt mdt assessment and clinical applications of the shoulder, and mdt marketing.

mdt-2: Structural Sciences, mdt assessment and clinical applications of the neck, jaw, and upper extremity, and structural/emotional metaphoring.

mdt-3: Structural Sciences, mdt assessment and clinical applications of the pelvis and lower extremity, and advanced marketing strategies.

mdt-4: Advanced Clinical Sciences, mdt assessment and clinical assessment of the Spine, and Torso, mdt Qi-gong energy techniques.

Clinical Practicum/Externship (40hrs)

All therapist's are required to submit documented SOAP/Narratives before their certification/exam. A mdt mentor/coach and the therapist must review these patient notes in order to build upon and strengthen the therapists clinical skills as well as sit for the mdt certification exam.

* The mdt curriculum is constantly being updated to maintain the latest research and development.