Classroom instruction is limited to areas of direct relevance to massage therapy. Students thus receive a thorough grounding in massage theory and techniques as well as in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology, and business—without having to master subject areas that are only tangential to massage therapy. Moreover, by focusing on course-work in this way, students rapidly complete their program of study and earn as many credit/clock hours—and often more—than do students who pursue a major as part of a traditional college bachelor’s degree program.
In recognition of the different career goals of students, the Institute offers relaxation massage and spa treatment instruction as well as intermediate instruction in medical applications of massage therapy.
The medical instruction provides study for the application of massage therapy as a complimentary therapy to physicians’ treatment for persons with injuries and illnesses. Introductory courses prepare students to work in, or in consultation with, hospitals, nursing homes, chiropractic offices, rehabilitation centers and other clinical settings.
The relaxation and spa instruction is designed for students interested in massage therapy for its role in promoting relaxation and a feeling of total wellness in the client. The Institute offers one of the country’s most extensive hydrotherapy and body treatment training programs. Coursework in this area prepares students to work in spas, wellness centers, salons and fitness facilities.
State Required Curriculum Outline
100 Hours in each Category
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pathology
- Hydrotherapy
- Sanitation
- Business
400 Hours
- Massage and Bodywork
Please contact the Admissions Coordinator for specific class descriptions.