Programs

“May you be at peace. May your heart remain open. May you awaken to the light of your own true nature. May you be healed. May you be a source of healing to all beings.”
-The Metta of the Buddha

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Our students are trained to become dedicated, sensitive healthcare practitioners. As a result, they gain a deeper appreciation for their own lives as well as for others. They are encouraged to be creative and intuitive as they respond to the individual needs of their clients.

CURRICULUM
Our curriculum meets all educational requirements for national certification examination and state licensure as a massage therapist.

Subjects taught in our 670 hours certification program and the number of classroom hours devoted to each is as follows:

Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage-250 Hours
Examines the history, effects, benefits and procedures for complete body massage, includes practical studies and internship.

Human Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Pathology-176 Hours
Structure and function of the human body with emphasis on muscular-skeletal system, muscle origins, insertions and actions, infectious diseases and contraindications most commonly encountered by the massage therapist.

Physical Exercise-40 Hours
Relaxation and breathing techniques, body mechanics, flexibility and coordination exercise, strength and fitness theory application, biomechanics and kinesiology.

Specialized Massage-168 Hours
Bodywork therapies; athletic/sports massage, chair massage, deep tissue massage, myotherapy, infant and prenatal massage and eastern theory.

Business-36 Hours
Professional ethics, office management, basic bookkeeping and marketing/advertising strategies.

Day and evening classes are available. Classes are taught in two settings:

Lectures for academic subjects
Practical classes for hands-on massage therapy techniques (some event participation required)

Enrollment is limited, so each student receives individual attention.

Students are graded by written and practical examinations and must achieve a minimum average of 75% to graduate.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements are dictated by state laws and enforced by the Massage Therapy Institute.
A student must be 18 years of age or older, be a high school graduate or recipient of a G.E.D. certificate and free of any criminal conviction.
All applicants must be personally interview by a school director.
A minimum deposit is required at the time a student is accepted.

TUITION

$7,300 for the complete 1-year certification program.
$15/classroom hour for individual courses.

FINANCING OPTIONS
In-house financing available.

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