Your intuitive inner sense, so inherent to massage, is developed, reinforced and balanced with the practical scientific studies of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology. You will leave our Institute with the self-confidence to apply massage techniques in a purposeful and focused manner, and with the ability to communicate your knowledge intelligently to your clients and to other health care providers. Graduates of the Massage Therapy Program may find employment in places such as sports medicine clinics, health clubs, spas, doctors offices or may elect to work in private practice setting up their own businesses. This area of study includes a thorough background in massage technique, science and professional studies. Clinical experience and outreach programs provide the opportunity to specialize in a specific unique client population such as athletes or the elderly.
Elective courses offer specialization in a particular style of massage therapy.
The Massage Therapy Program is designed to be flexible in meeting student needs. The core curriculum consists of 770 clock hours of class work divided into 12 required courses plus electives. Each required course meets one or more times per week during a 14 week trimester. Elective courses meet for a varying number of classes in a variety of formats. Three trimesters of instruction are offered each year.