It is designed to provide assistance to deserving students in the continuation of their training in massage therapy. The ideal candidate demonstrates ambition, determination and enthusiasm in his or her efforts to complete the program. Other bursaries and prizes are also available. Our library includes circulating and reference books, as well as audiovisual reference sources such as slides, video and audiotapes. The counselling service, offered free of charge to all students, is one of the valuable benefits of studying at Sutherland-Chan.
Issues often arise for developing therapists when giving and receiving bodywork.
Our experienced professional counsellor and several counsellors in training are available to offer students confidential assistance with personal issues as well as integration and growth. Our program is designed to provide a good balance between academic knowledge and clinical competence. The course of study is covered in two years, each consisting of two terms. In the first year, emphasis is placed on learning fundamentals, and in the second, the focus is on integration and the refinement of clinical skills. Sutherland-Chan's program is based on the Ontario Core Curriculum Agreement, which establishes the essentials of the curriculum.