Massage Therapy Program
Our Professional Massage Therapy program is a comprehensive course of instruction that bridges intellectual discipline with technical expertise. Grounded in the value of client centered care, courses in massage theory and practice, communication and ethics in therapeutic relationships, as well as real life clinical experience, are supported and complemented by studies in structure, function and disease of the human body.
Program Objectives Client-centered care is at the heart of our curriculum, which provides a foundation of basic and advanced approaches, including: Swedish, sports, neuromuscular, myofascial, deep tissue, chair massage, trigger point work and hydrotherapy. The therapeutic benefits of massage are explored from the most fundamental to the most advanced through the use of various techniques such as:
- Foundational massage techniques (effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration, tapotement and passive range of motion) combined with artful flow and transitioning, which help create a relaxing wellness massage.
- Clinical massage techniques which are designed to treat soft tissue dysfunction and injuries.
- Myofascial massage techniques that work with the body's three-dimensional fascial system, helping to restore postural balance and soft tissue function.
These foundational and advanced techniques come together in the clinical integration courses. Here, students learn to apply their skills to both relax clients and treat common clinical conditions in the classroom and faculty-supervised student clinic, which is open to the public.
In addition to the technique classes, our program offers applied science courses that prepare our students to:
- Experience the knowledge of anatomy by working with their hands;
- Understand how the body functions in order to make sound clinical decisions;
- Ensure safe practice; and
- Utilize this information to communicate effectively as a health care practitioner.
Our professional development courses, which include business, communications, and ethics, further prepare our students for career success, which can include diverse employment opportunities, including entry-level positions in:
- massage therapy clinics
- the medical community such as chiropractic clinics, physical therapy clinics, acupuncture clinics, and hospitals
- resorts
- spas
- home visits
- seated chair massage at offices, hospitals or events
- sports massage for athletic teams and events
- private practice
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Diploma in Professional Massage Therapy. 
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