A Cortiva education is designed to prepare students to begin and sustain successful and personally rewarding careers in Massage Therapy. For this reason, our programs significantly exceed the education requirements for the Washington State licensing and national certification. We offer full time day and part time evening programs.

Our curriculum is grounded in our belief that scientific foundations and inspirational, real-life experiences create passionate massage therapy professionals. Our programs provide high-quality integrated learning opportunities. Each course contains essential information, skills and applications for becoming quality touch therapists in the field of massage, bodywork and somatics. The programs are grounded in the wisdom of the body, mind, and spirit, teaching client-centered massage and bodywork.

As a student here, you'll benefit from a comprehensive combination of hands-on classroom instruction, clinic work and community outreach. After graduation, we'll continue to support you with ongoing learning opportunities through continuing education, lectures and workshops.

Massage Therapy Diploma Programs Our Professional Massage Therapy Diploma Program will give you a strong foundation in the art and science of massage therapy.

Continuing Education Our Continuing Education classes are designed to help graduates and other massage professionals expand their knowledge and hone their skills.

Intro Courses If you think you might be interested in massage therapy as a career, we invite you to attend one of our Open Houses or our Introduction to Massage.

Our programs are accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA), and state approved by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and Washington State Massage Board. Our programs prepare students for the Washington State Licensing, the National Certification Exam for Massage Therapy and Bodywork, and a personally rewarding career in massage therapy.

Federal Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.