Lansing Community College offers a 27-credit Certificate of Completion Program in Massage Therapy.
Massage therapists are people who perform massage by manipulation of soft tissues of the body.
This is accomplished by stroking, rubbing, kneading or tapping to increase circulation, improve muscle tone and to relax the client. Skills in the areas of physical strength, interpersonal relationships, communication, mobility, critical thinking, and listening are required to succeed in the field of massage therapy. Certification is not required but is recommended. National certification may be obtained through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work.