The Professional Massage Therapy Program is a 637-hour program. It includes an in-depth study of Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release Techniques as well as additional related modalities that add impact to the training. The student's study will include: anatomy & physiology, body movement in relation to body mechanics, expansion of the mind/body relationship, business building and ethics & professionalism.

They are also required to do Student Clinic, and encouraged to participate in Community Outreach. The entire program is designed to refine the students' sense of touch [for palpation skills] and to synthesize all of the program elements. In this way, graduates will have obtained the skills and tools necessary to become professional qualified practitioners. [ more info ]

Minnesota School of Business

Massage Therapy Diploma

This program prepares graduates to enter the field of massage therapy as an entry-level therapist in a variety of professional work settings. After successful completion of this program students will be eligible to take the certification exam offered by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB). [ more info ]

Arizona School of Massage Therapy

Professional Massage Therapy Program

In the Professional Massage Therapy Program, students learn light-energy work, as well as structural bodywork modalities, Eastern and Western theory and technique, how to treat specific pain and dysfunction, as well as a holistic approach to health and healing. Due to the fact that we are training health care practitioners, we include CPR and first aid training and certification, and Anatomy & Physiology, and Pathology in our Professional Massage Therapy Program curriculum. ASMT not only prepares students to become proficient bodyworkers but also trains students to become successful in the marketplace, either as a sole practitioner, an independent contractor, or an employee.

As part of the Professional Massage Therapy Program curriculum, a student completes a comprehensive professional development course. This course includes techniques of enrollment, starting and operating a massage therapy business, presentation, advertising, resume writing, job interviewing skills, and the integration of sound business practices with a holistic approach to health care. Students participate in the clinical internship, which provides them with on-the-job training in preparation for working professionally. [ more info ]

National American University

Therapeutic Massage Professional Diploma

National American University's diploma program in therapeutic massage offers a well-rounded curriculum with an excellent balance between lectures and experiential courses. With a solid grounding in anatomy and physiology of the human body, this program is strong on the basics, and it gives students optimal opportunities to develop their 'touch' skills.

Best of all, this program gets students out into the working world quickly, because it is designed to be completed in as little as 12 months if attending classes full-time. After that, students can continue on part time to earn NAU's AAS degree in massage therapy, while they're already enjoying a career in therapeutic massage. [ more info ]