Massage Therapy

Healing Hands, Rewarding Careers

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What You Learn

The Massage Therapy Program length is 750 clock hours or 22 weeks (full-time, 35 hours per week). Students will be taught how to revitalize your clients through the completion of the Massage Therapy Course. The program includes learning not only technique, but also how to create a healthy environment, appropriate client/therapist relationships, as well as the essentials of proper body mechanics. The curriculum is designed to meet North Dakota State Board of Massage requirements for licensure and prepare graduates for success in the massage industry.

Program Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

The curriculum includes:

Anatomy & Kinesiology
Pathology
First Aid, Hygiene & CPR
Business & Clinical Practices
Practical Application

Students train in various massage modalities, including:

Swedish, Deep Tissue & Sports Massage
Hot Stone, Pregnancy & Geriatric Massage
Chair Massage, Salt Scrubs & Mud Wraps
Introductory Myofascial Release, Energy Work, Reflexology & Aromatherapy

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Fast-Track to Licensure

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of massage therapy techniques.
Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology to clinical practice.
Conduct client assessments and develop treatment plans.
Maintain proper hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards.
Understand legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.
Operate as a business professional or employee within the wellness industry.

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Career Opportunities

This program trains individuals for entry-level employment as a licensed massage therapist. Massage therapists work in a variety of settings including wellness centers, spas, medical offices, sports facilities, and private practice. They use touch to manipulate the muscles and soft tissues of the body to relieve pain, rehabilitate injuries, reduce stress, and promote overall wellness. The profession requires strong communication skills, physical stamina, ethical integrity, and a deep understanding of anatomy and therapeutic techniques.

Individuals must be in reasonably good physical health. Employment opportunities require standing, bending, and lifting. The individual should also be in stable mental health with the ability to cope with stress, pressure, praise, and criticism. The individual must put the desires of the client ahead of his or her personal desires. It is a must to have a pleasing personality and healthy outlook on life. All the employment opportunities within the massage therapy industry involve working with many different kinds of people, each with their own unique needs and problems.

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