The warm and spacious facility features large classrooms in professional class settings, comfortable lounges, massage clinic, placement assistance and a school bookstore. This comprehensive degree program develops a practical working knowledge of the anatomical and physiological sciences necessary for successful and rewarding employment as a massage therapist. The required specialized courses challenge students to acquire the proficiency and competency necessary to this field. Graduates of this program will demonstrate proficiency in basic entry level massage skills as well as specialize in several advanced modalities. The courses are structured to give students a comprehensive, balanced approach to the profession.
Students learn basic massage theory and technique through traditional Swedish massage.
Students also learn contemporary modalities such as deep tissue bodywork, trigger-point therapy, hydrotherapy, sports massage and facilitated stretching. Understanding musculoskeletal anatomy and the physiological functions of the body is essential in the development of a successful therapeutic practice. Students are taught to find and feel every palpable skeletal muscle and tendon on the human frame as well as many bony landmarks and joint structures. The career development course teaches fundamentals of operating your own. The objective of the 1000-hour program is to allow students to streamline their massage therapy education to fit their personal and professional goals.