Seattle Massage School

Cortiva Institute - Seattle Massage School

Welcome to the Cortiva Institute's Seattle Massage School!

We're excited to share our approach to massage training and how we can help you become a Licensed Massage Practitioner.

At both of our Seattle Massage School locations – the Brenneke School of Massage Therapy and the Brian Utting School of Massage – our mission is to inspire and empower you to become the best massage professional you can be. We provide a complete massage therapy program, with review and practice of massage techniques and professional issues and practices. Our highly skilled, experienced and passionate faculty and staff will do more than prepare you for a progressive massage therapy career – they'll help you acquire the business acumen you'll need to become a massage professional. Upon completion, you'll be prepared for a career in your choice of clinics, spas, hospitals, or even your own private practice – through our job placement program.

If you're looking for a massage school in Seattle, Cortiva Institute is the place to start. Read more about us online.


Michael Jacobus I always enjoyed giving shoulder rubs. Then one time a friend said to me, "Why don't you do this for a living?" I was stunned. I couldn't come up with a single reason not to go to massage school.

Once I started school, I really felt like I was "home." I knew it was what I was meant to do.

Michael Jacobus
Faculty Member, Brenneke School of Massage

Lucien Caillouet, III
Alumni, Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy; Licensed Massage Therapist, Athletic Trainer Certified, Certified Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, Certified Event Sports Massage Specialist; Employed by AthletiCo Physical Therapy


The Brenneke School of Massage Therapy and the Brian Utting School of Massage – the Cortiva Institute's schools in Seattle – are devoted to raising the standards of massage therapy education. Through a comprehensive approach to massage therapy training – incorporating both science and spirit – we prepare our students for successful practices in many different professional fields.

Our curriculum is grounded in the belief that scientific foundations and inspirational, real-life experiences create passionate massage therapy professionals. Students benefit from a combination of hands-on classroom instruction, community outreach and clinic work. After you graduate, we continue to support you through continuing education, lectures and workshops.

Our Massage Therapy Certification Program takes a holistic, real-life approach to massage. You'll be challenged to create your own career path, whether that means working in a hospital, clinic, spa, health club, or your own private practice. Out training covers three top areas of study:

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Coursework provides a solid foundation in understanding the structure, function and health of the human body. You'll learn proper medical terminology that is reinforced in hands-on classroom experiences.

Massage Therapy and Practice
Master fundamental techniques in a classroom setting and practice them in a supervised and supportive environment. We provide training in body mechanics and self-care so that you enjoy a long and healthy career. In addition to your Theory and Practice courses, training in the Student Clinic and in our Community Outreach program will further prepare you to interact with clients.

Professional Development
This coursework completes your education with business basics necessary to creating a career in massage therapy. Working with your instructors, you will define goals and target the right markets for a successful practice. With exercises in writing a resume, creating a business plan, marketing, advertising and self-management, you'll walk away with the tools necessary to establish your own practice or apply for jobs upon graduation.