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FIND A MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOL IN YOUR AREA HERE

Massage therapist have many opportunities to practice in a variety of settings. Your options include, but aren't limited to: private practice, multidisciplinary clinics, spas and holistic centers, doctors' or chiropractors' offices, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes or hospitals, health clubs or fitness facilities, sports teams or sports medicine clinics.

Massage therapists may work as: self-employed practitioners, in private or group offices, as salaried or commissioned employees or as independent contractors.

Employment is expected to grow faster than average over the 2004-2014 period as more people learn about the benefits of massage therapy. Many States require formal training and a national certification in order to practice massage therapy. This occupation contains a large number of part-time and self-employed workers.

Listed below are selected Massage Therapy schools with a brief description of their programs. For additional information for each school you will have to click on the links below and then fill out the necessary information each school requests.

American Career College

Start Massage Therapy training by pursuing our: •Orange County Massage Therapy program •Ontario Massage Therapy program •Los Angeles Massage Therapy program --Certification is voluntary in California, but securing employment without certification is difficult. ACC is listed as an approved education provider by the California Massage Therapy Council.

American Career College


American Institute -- Florida

American Institute School of Wellness and Beauty. We're south Florida’s source for Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, and Medical Assistant education.

American Institute


Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy

The Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (CCMT) has been training massage therapists since 1980. It is the only school in Connecticut that is dedicated exclusively to massage therapy training.

The Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy offers convenient schedules. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Career placement assistance is also provided. CCMT is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). The Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy is now part of the Steiner Education Group (SEG), which offers massage therapy training at 17 locations in 9 states.

Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy -- Groton
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy -- Westport
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy -- Newington

Arizona School of Massage Therapy

After as little as 7 months at the Arizona School of Massage Therapy, you could be working in the massage industry making an excellent income and doing something you can be proud of! The Arizona School of Massage Therapy is part of the prestigious UCMT Family of Schools. Our schools are recognized by employers as the best massage therapy schools in the nation.

Arizona School of Massage has two campuses in Arizona: Arizona School of Massage Therapy 9201 N. 29th Avenue, Suite 35 Phoenix, AZ 85051 Arizona School of Massage Therapy 1409 W. Southern Ave., Suite 6 Tempe, AZ 85282

Arizona School of Massage


ECPI -- Medical Career Institute School of Health Science

This program has been designed to prepare students for an entry-level career in therapeutic massage as a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT). The Massage Therapy program teaches the art and science of massage therapy using sound business practices, while also focusing on the medical and rehabilitative effects of massage.

ECPI University


Everest College -CALIFORNIA --WASHINGTON STATE -- ARIZONA-- ILLINOIS --OREGON -- COLORADO

The Massage Therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of health care settings. Students in our massage therapy program will study anatomy and physiology, massage fundamentals, business and success skills, and health and wellness. Upon completion, graduates may find work as professional massage therapist.

Medical & Healthcare Training -- Everest College


Lincoln's Massage Therapy --located in Lincoln, RI, Brockton, MA, and Somerville, MA.

Lincoln's Massage Therapy program shows students how to care for clients of all ages and aliments, specializing in the best methods to treat injuries and promote general wellness. Students are encouraged to sit for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

The Massage Therapy program lets you work with your hands as you apply soothing techniques in pain management and spa services – with the goal of becoming a licensed Massage Therapist.
Clinical, hands-on experience massaging clients in spa settings (on campus) – Conduct client interviews, explain procedures and professionally drape and position the client to perform a 60 minute massage.
Students practice hands-on massages in a variety of techniques including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Asian bodywork therapy, and Athletic/Sports Massage.

Myology and Kinesiology – the study of the human muscular system and muscle movement.


Uthah College of Massage Therapy

The massage therapy courses at UCMT are designed to provide you with the best possible education you can receive from a massage therapy school. UCMT is committed to helping you succeed in your education and throughout your massage therapy career with lifetime career services assistance.

UCMT have two campuses in Utah: Utah College of Massage Therapy 25 South 300 East Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Utah College of Massage Therapy 135 S. State St., Suite 12 Lindon, UT 84042

Utah College of Massage Therapy

National Massage Therapy Institute --- PENNSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA, DELAWARE, NEW JERSEY

Shiatsu • Kinesiology • Swedish • CPR & First Aid • Prenatal • Muscular Pathology • Sports • Anatomy & Physiology • Chair • Traditional Chinese Massage • Reflexology • Professional Ethics

In just seven months, students at the National Massage Therapy Institute gain the in-depth, hands-on training required to enjoy a successful massage therapy career. NMTI offers flexible scheduling with day, evening and weekend options as well as career assistance to current and former students.

The National Massage Therapy Institute offers five convenient locations throughout the mid-Atlantic region: Click for more information.

Graduates are qualified to take the National Certification Exam in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork for licensure.

Financial Aid for those who qualify

The National Massage Institute


Denver School of Massage Therapy. --COLORADO

After as little as 7 months at the Denver School of Massage Therapy, you could be working in the massage industry making an excellent income and doing something you can be proud of! Massage therapy is one of the fastest growing health care fields in the country.

Denver School of Massage Therapy

Everest College

Advanced Massage Therapy Massage Therapy Professional Licensing - Aromatherapy and Spa Specialist

Campus Locations: Bremerton, WA Burr Ridge, IL Chesapeake, VA Chicago, IL City of Industry, CA Gardena, CA Hayward, CA Merrillville, IN Merrionette Park, IL Newport News, VA Ontario, CA Reseda, CA San Bernardino, CA San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA Seattle, WA Skokie, IL St. Louis, MO Tacoma, WA Tyson's Corner, VA Vancouver, WA (Massage Therapy) West Los Angeles, CA Wilshire (Los Angeles), CA

Everest College

The Humanities Center School of Massage/Institute of Allied Health - Pinellas Park, FLORIDA

The Humanities Center has for 23 years provided career training in massage therapy. Their excellence in training is reflected with an exceptional pass rate amongm their graduates on the National Certification Exam (first attempt), a rate which is higher than the national average.

Although they have graduated over 3,800 students in the past 22 years and are the largest single campus massage school in Florida, they strongly believe that in order to uphold their high expectations, they must remain restricted in size and scope. They therefore have one single campus, with one training focus and expertise.

The Humanities Center School of Massage/Institute of Allied Health - Pinellas Park, FLORIDA

Fortis

Fortis offers a massage therapy program at some of its campuses in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia! The design of the massage therapy program provides the student with the basic understanding of the fundamentals of massage. Through lecture and hands-on instruction in Swedish techniques, pathology, anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology, the student is prepared to successfully obtain massage certification and enter the massage industry.

Offered in the following locations --Fortis College in Mobile, Azalea Rd., AL --Fortis Institute in Pensacola, FL --Fortis Institute in Wayne, NJ --Fortis Institute in Forty Fort, PA --Fortis Institute in Scranton, PA --Fortis College in Norfolk, VA --Fortis College in Richmond, VA --Fortis Institute in Erie , PA --Fortis Institute - Towson, MD

Fortis


Apollo College Tuscon -- ARIZONA

The Massage Therapist Diploma program combines a complete and comprehensive study of Swedish Massage with other manual and energetic therapies. Supporting courses include a thorough kinesthetic and tactile study of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Professional Ethics and Communication, and the Business of Massage. According to recent job analysis data, a massage therapist should be competent in the following: display a passion for the profession, employ appropriate communication skills, design and implement a massage session, manage the business of a massage practice, manage the critical components of a massage practice, maintain self-care and wellness program, promote the profession, and acquire knowledge, skills and credentials.

Apollo College - Tucson

Arizona School of Massage Therapy -- Tempe and Phoenix -- ARIZONA

Arizona School of Massage Therapy is part of the Utah College of Massage Therapy family of schools, which has locations in Utah, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado - all accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). Not all massage schools meet this level of external validation and stringent educational standards.

Arizona School of Massage - Tempe

Western Career College - CALIFORNIA

Western Career College offers hands-on education using the latest in healthcare technology. The program introduces a variety of massage therapy techniques to address specific problem areas and concerns presented by clients. Techniques include Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Hydrotherapy, and site-specific treatment techniques. The program incorporates integrated training in anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, interpersonal communication skills, and clinic experience and covers business, marketing, advertising, presentation skills, and professional boundaries and ethics.

Western Career College

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine

Located in Chicago, IL; San Diego, CA; and New York, NY, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine offers Massage and Acupuncture curricula.

Available Programs: Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine --Asian Holistic Health and Massage-- Holistic Health Science --Massage Therapies --Massage Therapist/--Asian Bodywork --Masters of Acupuncture

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine

The Nevada School of Massage Therapy

The Nevada School of Massage Therapy AND Utah School are part of the prestigious UCMT Family of Schools. Our schools are recognized by employers as the best massage therapy schools in the nation.

Nevada School for Massage

Utah College of Massage


Virginia School of Massage

The Virginia School of Massage has been a leader in the training of health care professionals since 1989. The school offers programs leading to careers in Massage Therapy and Skin Care.

Virginia School of Massage


Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy -- PENNSYLVANIA

This fully accredited, 659-hour professional massage therapy program consists of Massage Therapy, Anatomy and Physiology, and Pathology. In December, 1982, PSMT was the first massage therapy school licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools.

Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy


National Academy of Massage Therapy & Healing Sciences -- Kulpsville, PENNSYLVANIA

In just six months, you could be in your career as a Massage Therapist after training at The National Academy of Massage Therapy & Healing Sciences in Pennsylvania.

# Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education # Member of the American Massage Therapy Association # Member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals # Member of Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators

National Academy of Massage Therapy & Healing Sciences


The Baltimore School of Massage -- MARYLAND

The Baltimore School of Massage has been a leader in the training of health care professionals for more than 25 years. The school offers programs leading to careers in: Massage Therapy Esthetics (Skin Care) Shiatsu and Asian Bodywork

The Baltimore School of Massage is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) and the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA).

The Baltimore School of Massage is now part of the Steiner Education Group, which is a division of Steiner Leisure Limited. Steiner Leisure Limited is a worldwide provider of spa services.

Baltimore School for Massage

Cortiva Institute -- Schools of Massage Therapy --

Cortiva Institute -- Seattle
Cortiva Institute -- Tuscon
Cortiva Institute -- Scottsdale Arizona
Cortiva Institute -- Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy
Cortiva Institute -- Humanities Center of Massachusetts
Cortiva Institute -- Chicago
Cortiva Institute -- Boston
Cortiva Institue -- Illinois areas


Cortiva is a national community of massage therapy schools dedicated to offer a balanced learning approach that includes a strong foundation in science, plenty of supervised hands-on practice and professional development skills. At Cortiva you can become a massage therapist in as little as 9 months with a strong foundation in massage theory and technique.

The following Cortiva schools are accredited by COMTA Cortiva Institute - Boston Cortiva Institute - Chicago Cortiva Institute - Seattle Cortiva Institute - Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy

The following Cortiva schools are accredited by ACCSCT Cortiva Institute - Tucson Cortiva Institute - Humanities School of Massage Therapy

The following Cortiva schools are accredited by ACCET Cortiva Institute - Scottsdale

For more information -- Cortiva Institute

 

 

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