Massage Therapy and Bodyworks Program
This is a 650-hour certificate program. The Academy will issue a certificate to the student upon their successful completion of this program and full payment for all tuition and fees. *Note: This is not a Diploma Program.
This course consists of healing massage techniques and includes anatomy and physiology—the building blocks of the body, along with skeletal and muscle structures, and their systems and functions. The program discusses the vital forces of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components as well as energy balancing and pain reduction techniques. It stresses the importance of touch and a positive attitude. It illustrates body mapping and the analysis of the body’s physical and nutritional needs, including vitamins and minerals, along with the body’s immune power. It outlines meridian therapy along with the lymph drainage system—circulation and elimination. It discusses chronic diseases, ethics, business development, and clinical settings.
Program Format & Clinical Training
The 650-hour Massage Therapy and Bodyworks program consists of 550 hours of supervised instruction completed on campus, plus 100 hours of documented home practice.
This hands-on program covers a wide range of essential modalities, including: Aromatherapy, Body Mechanics, Corporate Chair Massage, Cranial Sacral, Cupping, Geriatric Massage, Infant/Pregnancy Massage, Kinesiology, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Stone Massage, Sports Massage, Swedish Western Massage, Touch for Health, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Warm Bamboo.
The Academy operates a student massage clinic open to the public. Student massage sessions are advertised at half the market price of local massage shops, and members of the public are invited to come to the school to receive massages performed by students under the instructor’s direct supervision. Students receive no wages for clinic sessions but may keep gratuities (tips) given by clients.
In supervised lab sessions (115 hours), students practice techniques on fellow students and on public clinic clients. Outside of class (100 hours), students reinforce these techniques through documented home practice on family and friends, recording each session in a practice log that the instructor reviews in class.
| Item / Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition | $7,700.00 |
| Books & Materials | $200.00 |
| Student Liability Insurance | $50.00 |
| Lotions and Supplies | $25.00 |
| Total Program Cost | $8,075.00 |
Students will be required to provide two sets of sheets and pillowcases along with two towels for their use and are responsible for laundering these items for each class.
Payment Options are available. If a credit card is utilized, the student will be charged a 3% credit card processing fee.
Admission Requirements: Students must be at least 18 years of age to attend. Must have education at least at the high school level (high school diploma or GED). Have not been convicted (excluding minor traffic violations) of rape, sexual misconduct, or prostitution.
Advanced Therapeutic Massage Program
This is a 100-hour certificate program. The Academy will issue a certificate to the student upon their successful completion of this program and full payment for all tuition and fees. This is NOT a Diploma Program.
Students wishing to take this course must have: 1) completed the Massage Therapy and Bodyworks Program, 2) completed a comparable course from another school, or 3) be a licensed/certified massage therapist.
This course covers advanced massage techniques to eliminate aches and pains from deep-seated lesions and restore mobility in specific muscle groups. It focuses on reducing inflammation, releasing tension, and restoring muscle elasticity. Techniques cover treatment for sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as neck, shoulder, and lower back pain.
| Item / Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition | $1,200.00 |
| Books & Materials | $100.00 |
| Student Liability Insurance | $50.00 |
| Total Program Cost | $1,450.00 |
Payment Options are available. If a credit card is utilized, the student will be charged a 3% credit card fee.
Students must be at least 18 years of age to attend.
Reflexology Therapy Program
This is a 210-hour certificate program. The Academy will issue a certificate to the student upon their successful completion of this program and full payment for all tuition and fees. This is NOT a Diploma Program.
This course covers physiology, essential nutrition, Meridian therapy, and energy balancing. Hands-on applications focus on Reflexology points in the feet, hands, ears, and body, along with acupressure and neuromuscular re-education.
| Item / Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition | $3,200.00 |
| Books & Materials | $100.00 |
| Student Liability Insurance | $50.00 |
| Total Program Cost | $3,450.00 |
Payment Options are available. If a credit card is utilized, the student will be charged a 3% credit card fee.
Students must be at least 18 years of age to attend.
Course Catalog
Download the official Course Catalog here: Download Current Course Catalog (PDF)
Class Schedule Options
Monday through Friday Classes:
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Mon–Thu, with 30-min lunch) | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Fri).
28 class hours/week for approximately 23 weeks, plus clinical practice and home study.
Evening and Saturday Classes:
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Mon, Wed, Fri) | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Sat, with 1-hour lunch).
20 class hours/week for approximately 32 weeks, plus clinical practice and home study.
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