Embark on Your Journey to Becoming a Skilled Massage Therapist!

 

Welcome to our esteemed Massage Therapy Program, where we accompany you on a transformative journey of cultivating human connections. With our immersive 650-hour curriculum, you'll dive into the fascinating realm of massage therapy, unlocking the secrets to holistic healing and rejuvenation.

 

Upon completing this course, you'll possess a solid understanding of anatomy, proficiently deliver a full-body therapeutic massage suitable for spa or medical environments and be thoroughly ready to excel in the MBLEX examination.

 

Discover Your Path:

Course Outline:

• Course One: Foundation of Human Anatomy and Physiology (275 hours): This course, taught two eight-hour day a week. The other hours are homework and logged massage hours. The student classroom hours provide fundamental knowledge of anatomy. A computer is required for this course.
  
  
• Course Two: Core Touch Techniques: Exploring the Fundamental Aspects of Touch (125 hours): This immersive program offers three core courses:
  
     • Massage 101 (50 hours) – Weeks 12-13
  
     • Fascia Therapies (50 hours) – Weeks 14-15
  
     • Palpation of Anatomy (25 hours) – Week 16
  
  Held over three weeks in the scenic Arkansas Valley of Buena Vista, Colorado, this hands-on training provides a comprehensive blend of theory and practice. Students engage in 7-hour daily sessions, gaining both foundational knowledge and practical experience in massage techniques.
  
  
• Course Three: Therapeutic Touch Course (50 hours)
  Course three is Therapeutic Touch which is done with light hand placement on and above the body. The techniques offered in this course will include breathwork, meditation, movement, shiatsu, acupressure points, sound therapy, Reiki, polarity therapy, and hypnotherapy. The students continue the same schedule.
  
  - Course Four: Medical Massage: Advance Methods (100 hours)
  Medical Massage is the main course in the massage program. The students are taught medical terminology, clinical pathologies, medical massage techniques, assessment and treatment plans. The students will meet at the school three days a week for seven hours. With four hours of homework a week. These days will be split into theory and lab work. Weekly massage practice will be required, these massages will need to be recorded by the student. The recorded massages will be turned into the instructor for review.
  
  - Course Five: Clinical Practicum (100 hours) Student Check-ins, Individual Reviews (100 hours): Gain practical experience through clinic work, receive personalized feedback, and engage in student check-ins to track progress.
  
  
• Weekly Commitment: Students are asked to dedicate 25 hours per week to the program, including classroom hours, assignments, and independent study.

 

Eager to initiate this enriching journey and take the first step toward

a fulfilling career in Massage Therapy?

 

Start this exciting journey with us and visit the Calendar Overview page to discover when the next semester begins.