550-Hour Professional Massage Therapy Program

The 550-hour program is split into two halves--the first 250 hours includes Swedish massage fundamentals, the second portion is Deep Tissue techniques. Throughout both, you will also receive introductory classes to specialty modalities including energy work, chair massage, pregnancy massage, myofascial release, Thai and lymphatic drainage. The last 50 hours are allotted to the study of chosen electives which include all of the above and others such as hot stone, aromatherapy, MBLEX preparation classes and many more. These hours can be used at your leisure. 

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Swedish Foundations (250 hours)

This course is an excellent starting place for all paths forward in the world of massage. It includes all the elements for learning the basics of safe, effective, therapeutic touch, including basic anatomy, understanding of muscles, areas and conditions to be cautious of, and the ethics of safe touch. The program centers around learning Swedish massage, an ideal modality for beginners learning to develop touch skills. 

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Deep Tissue Foundations (250 hours)

This course follows the Swedish Foundations program, which must be taken as a prerequisite to this one. In this program, students will build upon what they learned in all subject areas, with the aim of becoming fully-prepared to enter the professional field. Students will enhance their knowledge and touch skills through learning Therapeutic Deep Touch, a style of deep tissue branded by one of our own instructors, that is based on the idea that deep touch does not need to be painful to be both effective and profound. 

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Electives (50 Hours)

Students are encouraged to take elective classes that spark their interest and help them hone in their specialized skill sets.