This program is available as an evening class or as an accelerated day class.

This course is a comprehensive program empowering the student to effectively use the healing art of Advanced Massage techniques. This Class is a comprehensive program designed to give the trained massage practitioner in-depth knowledge and skills necessary to perform a wide range of massage techniques to meet a client’s needs. Taught in an independent modular format.

Students learn specific anatomy, and manual therapies relating to each body part and condition addressed, pain dynamics, exercise and learn the signs of common diseases, how massage can help alleviate them, and when to refer a client to another health care professional. This course builds on the tools and techniques of the Advanced Massage Therapist Course and is an extension and refinement of skills, which builds confidence in the student and prepares the student for the transition to a professional Master Massage Therapist in the workplace.

The objective of this course is for the student to utilize a variety of clinical modalities, principals and techniques of massage to assess and appropriately treat disorders of the body which may benefit from massage. The students receive hands-on training and knowledge necessary to succeed in caring for clients. Career opportunities include medical clinics, hospitals, physician’s offices, health and fitness centers, pain clinics, spas and resorts or in private practice.

This course qualifies the student and prepares them for National Massage Therapy Certification.

Classes meet for four days a week for approximately eight months or for four evenings a week, for approximately eight months. Modules are taught in an independent format.

Student to bring twin fitted sheet, twin top sheet, single pillowcase, and a hand towel. (Students are responsible for laundering their own linens.)

This class utilizes a hands-on approach. Students’ practice the tools and techniques just introduced during class lectures and demonstrations. Refinement is done during the instructor’s rounds and later discussed as an entire class. Individual attention is given to guide the student’s progress.

Course Outline