Massage Therapy Schools

Massages may feel good, but they also help to boost your overall health and well-being by improving your natural breathing patterns, soothing tense muscles, relieving stress and tension headaches, and improving other chronic conditions, such as back pain, arthritis, high blood pressure, infertility, and more. As a massage therapist student, you will learn how to manipulate the human body to achieve these healing results. With more than 200 different types of massage therapies, there is plenty of variety and opportunity in this rewarding field.

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Recommended Schools

Brown Mackie College

Associate
Associate of Science in Health & Therapeutic Massage
Indiana

Arizona School of Massage Therapy

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy Program: The Professional Massage Therapy Program exceeds the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork National Certification standards and most state, county, and municipal requirements for massage therapy licensure.
Other programs available at Arizona School of Massage Therapy: Professional Massage Therapy
Arizona

Keiser University

Associate
Massage Therapy, AS
Florida

The Salter School

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Massachusetts

Other Massage Therapy Schools

Ashworth College

Coursework, Diploma
Massage Techniques
Online School

Harris School of Business

Certificate
Massage Therapy
New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania

Salter College

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Massachusetts

Keystone Technical Institute

Associate, Diploma
Professional Massage Therapist: The program is designed to train students for entry-level positions as massage therapists. The student will develop competencies in Kinesiology, Sports Massage, Muscle Testing, and History of Massage/Effects of Massage, Allied Therapeutic Modalities and Swedish Massage.
Other programs available at Keystone Technical Institute: Professional Massage Therapy Specialist
Pennsylvania

ATI Career Training Center

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy: The Professional Massage Therapy Program prepares students to become successful Massage Therapists eligible to work in a variety of therapeutic environments. The program exceeds standards set by the state and national certification, providing in depth training in the art and science of massage therapy, focusing on clinical methods and advanced techniques.
Other programs available at ATI Career Training Center: Massage Therapy (MT), Massage Therapy
Texas

CDI College

Diploma
Massage Therapy: The Massage Therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of healthcare settings.
Other programs available at CDI College: Advanced Massage Therapy
Alberta, Ontario

Lincoln Technical Institute

Coursework
Massage Therapy
Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey

National Massage Therapy Institute

Certificate
Massage Therapy Program
Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware

Baltimore School of Massage

Diploma
Massage Therapy and Fitness Program: This program will combine the student's knowledge of massage therapy with specific instruction in health related physical fitness. The massage therapy component addresses such areas as Swedish massage, human anatomy and physiology, hydrotherapy, and current allied modalities.
Other programs available at Baltimore School of Massage: Professional Massage Therapy Program, Massage Therapy and Spa Techniques
Maryland, Pennsylvania

Hesser College

Diploma
Diploma: Massage Therapy
New Hampshire

Schools of Medical Massage

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Ohio

Nevada School of Massage Therapy

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy Program: The Professional Massage Therapy Program exceeds the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork National Certification standards and most state, county, and municipal requirements for massage therapy licensure.
Other programs available at Nevada School of Massage Therapy: Professional Massage Therapy
Nevada

Bellus Academy

Certificate
Massage Practitioner
California

Seacoast Career Schools

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Maine, New Hampshire

Medical Careers Institute

Associate
Massage Therapy - Associate
Virginia, North Carolina

Northwestern College

Associate, Certificate
Massage Therapy
Illinois

Myotherapy College of Utah

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Utah

Blue Cliff College

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy
Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas

Southwestern College

Coursework
Massage Therapy
Ohio, Kentucky

Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy
Connecticut

Utah College of Massage Therapy

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy Program
Utah

Florida College of Natural Health

Associate, Diploma
Therapeutic Massage Training Program: This program blends training in therapeutic massage with knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. In addition, the curriculum provides students with training in hydrotherapy, Florida massage law and the most current allied modalities.
Other programs available at Florida College of Natural Health: AS / Massage and Skin Care, AS / Advanced Massage
Florida

Branford Hall Career Institute

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Connecticut, Massachusetts

Spa Tech Institute

Certificate
Therapeutic Massage Therapy, Holistic Massage Therapy
Maine, Massachusetts

Cortiva Institute

Certificate
Massage Therapy Program
Pennsylvania, Washington, Florida, Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey

Denver School of Massage Therapy

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy Program
Colorado

IntelliTec Medical Institute

Associate
Massage Therapist
Colorado

Daytona College

Associate, Diploma
Therapeutic Massage: The Therapeutic Massage program provides students training in specialized areas such as: therapeutic massage, anatomy & physiology, law and ethics, prevention of medical errors, assessment, basic hydrotherapy, athletic, sports, neuromuscular, myofascial massage, sports massage, western techniques, energetic manipulations, real world experience in the client clinic.
Other programs available at Daytona College: Therapeutic Massage and Skin Care, Medical Therapeutic Massage
Florida

Pioneer Pacific College

Diploma
Massage Therapy Diploma
Oregon

Sunstate Academy

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Florida

Globe University

Diploma, Associate
AAS Massage Therapy: Are you looking for a flexible and rewarding career? Do you want to be your own boss in an industry expected to grow substantially? Have you been told you give great massages? The Massage Therapy program at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business could be the start of your journey to an exciting career as a certified massage therapist.
Other programs available at Globe University: Massage Therapy Diploma
Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota

Keiser Career College

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy: The Massage Therapy program provides instruction in therapeutic massage with knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. Students receive training in hydrotherapy, massage law, the prevention of medical errors, and allied modalities. In addition, students will also participate in a clinical setting to practice skills obtained in the program.
Other programs available at Keiser Career College: AS in Massage Therapy
Florida

National American University Campus

Diploma, Associate
Therapeutic Massage: The therapeutic massage industry is a rapidly growing profession. Taking into consideration the mind, body and spirit, the focus of the massage therapist is to meet the needs of the client by perceiving the body as a whole.
Other programs available at National American University Campus: Therapeutic Massage Professional Diploma, A.A.S. Therapeutic Massage
Minnesota, Kansas, South Dakota

Rasmussen College

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy Diploma, Massage Therapy Associates Degree
Wisconsin, Florida, Minnesota, Illinois, North Dakota

California Healing Arts College

Certificate
Massage Therapist - Master CN650
California

The Soma Institute

Diploma
Clinical Massage Therapy
Illinois

Harrison College

Associate, Certificate
Therapeutic and Clinical Massage, Therapeutic Massage Practitioner
Indiana

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy

Certificate
Massage Therapy Program
Florida

Charter College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California

Marinello Schools of Beauty

Certificate
Massage Therapy
California

UEI College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California

Fortis College

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Alabama, Florida

Hollywood Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Florida

Southwest Florida College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Florida

Broadview University

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy, Diploma in Massage Therapy, Associate in Massage Therapy
Utah

Florida Career College

Diploma
Diploma - Professional Therapeutic Massage, Diploma - Massage Therapist
Florida

Institute of Business & Medical Careers

Diploma, Associate
Therapeutic Massage
Colorado, Wyoming

Milan Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California, Idaho, Nevada

Fortis Institute

Associate, Diploma
Massage Therapy
Florida, Pennsylvania

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy
Texas

Milan Institute of Cosmetology

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California

Antonelli College

Associate
Massage Therapy
Mississippi, Ohio

Bryan College

Associate
Associates of Occupational Studies - Massage Therapy
California

Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Ontario, Alberta

Brookline College

Diploma
Diploma - Massage Therapy, Diploma - Professional Therapeutic Massage
Arizona, Oklahoma

Spa Vargas University

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Illinois

Steiners School of Esthetics at VASOM

Diploma
Professional Massage Training Program
Virginia

Everest Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy (Diploma), Advanced Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Michigan, Texas, Georgia, New Jersey, West Virginia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon

Kaplan College

Diploma, Associate
Diploma: Clinical Massage Therapy: The objective of the Clinical Massage Therapy Certificate program is for students to obtain the skills required by healthcare and personal service employers in a myriad of settings including salons, fitness centers, medical offices, hospitals, rehabilitation and chiropractic clinics, and resorts. Students will learn the basics of Swedish, sports and chair massage; anatomy; physiology; pathology; massage ethics; and more.
Other programs available at Kaplan College: Associate of Applied Science: Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Diploma: Massage Therapy
Indiana, California

Everest College

Diploma
Diploma - Advanced Massage Therapy: The Massage Therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of healthcare settings. You will gain in-depth educational skills that increase your knowledge and develop specialized techniques of massage.
Other programs available at Everest College: Diploma - Massage Therapy , Diploma - Massage Therapist - Spa Specialist , Diploma - Massage Therapy - Sports Specialist
Colorado, Virginia, Nevada, California, Washington, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri

Hands-On Medical Massage School

Certificate, Associate
Professional Massage Therapy, Medical Massage Therapy
California

National Holistic Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapist and Health Educator
California

YTI Career Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy Practitioner
Pennsylvania

Academy of Healing Arts

Diploma
Massage Therapist
Nevada

Everest University

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Florida

Tri-State Business Institute

Associate
Therapeutic Massage
Pennsylvania

Allied College

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy
Missouri

Chattanooga College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Tennessee

First Institute

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Illinois

Omaha School of Massage Therapy

Associate, Diploma
AS in Therapeutic Massage, Diploma in Therapeutic Massage
Nebraska

Anthem Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Nevada

Vatterott College

Associate
Massage Therapy
Missouri

The Bryman School of Arizona

Associate
Massage Therapy
Arizona

Vista College

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Utah

National Career College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California

Canadian Therapeutic College

Diploma
Massage Therapy Diploma - 2 Year Diploma, Massage Therapy - Advanced Standing Program
Ontario

Trillium College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Ontario

Anthem College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Missouri, Oregon, Colorado, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Federico Career Colleges

Certificate
Massage Therapy
California

High-Tech Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Minnesota, Missouri, Texas, California, Nevada, Florida, Tennessee, Wisconsin

Berdan Institute

Certificate
Massage Therapy
New Jersey

Concorde

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Tennessee, California

Medical Technology Institute

Certificate
Massage Therapy
New Jersey

American Career College

Certificate
Massage Therapy
California

Institute for Therapeutic Massage

Certificate
Clinical Massage Therapy Program, Oncology Massage Certification Program, Massage and Bodywork Program, Massage Therapy and Personal Training Program
New Jersey

Medix School

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Ontario, Maryland

Omega Institute

Certificate
Professional Therapeutic Massage
New Jersey

Spencerian College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Kentucky

Fremont College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California

Minnesota School of Business

Associate, Diploma
Massage Therapy
Minnesota

Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Certificate
Therapeutic Massage
Pennsylvania

Carrington College California

Certificate, Associate
Massage Therapy
California

Heisei International Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Hawaii

San Joaquin Valley College

Certificate, Associate
Therapeutic Massage
California

Ontario College of Health and Technology

Diploma
Massage Therapy Program
Ontario

Carrington College

Diploma, Certificate, Associate
Massage Therapy
New Mexico, Arizona, Washington, Idaho

Lincoln College of Technology

Coursework
Massage Therapy
Georgia

Other Community and Technical Colleges

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Blue Cliff Career College

2970 Cottage Hill Rd., Mobile, 36606
Telephone:(251) 473-2220
http://www.blue.edu

Gadsden State Community College

1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, 35902
Telephone:(256) 549-8200
http://www.gadsdenstate.edu

H Councill Trenholm State Technical College

1225 Air Base Blvd, Montgomery, 36108
Telephone:(334) 420-4200
http://www.trenholmtech.cc.al.us

John C Calhoun State Community College

6250 U S Highway 31 N, Tanner, 35671
Telephone:(256) 306-2500
http://www.calhoun.edu

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

1000 Dannelly Blvd., Andalusia, 36420
Telephone:(334) 222-6591
http://www.lbwcc.edu

Southern Union State Community College

750 Roberts St, Wadley, 36276
Telephone:(256) 395-2211
http://www.suscc.edu

Virginia College-Birmingham

65 Bagby Dr., Birmingham, 35209
Telephone:(205) 802-1200
http://www.vc.edu

Virginia College-Huntsville

2800 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, 35805
Telephone:(256) 533-7387
http://www.vc.edu

Virginia College-Montgomery

6200 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, 36117
Telephone:(334) 277-3390 x2901

Career Academy

1415 E Tudor Road, Anchorage, 99507
Telephone:(907) 563-7575
http://www.careeracademy.edu
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The Best Massage Therapy Schools in the US

Massage therapy is an easy program for many who wish to earn certification quickly and see an incredible earning potential. There are hundreds of massage therapy schools across the United States, but here is a list of our favorites, based on program length, flexibility, and certification earned. read more [+]

Virginia College; Greenville, South Carolina

Both the certificate and associate's degree program at Virgina College thoroughly equip students to work in a variety of environments, from spas and health centers to sports centers and more. Different techniques are be taught during the flexible two-year program through in-class bodywork, ensuring that the student is well-trained in a variety of methods, and preparing graduates to find a job on the market or even open their own massage therapy business.

Students will prepare for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) exam to become certified. Financial aid is available to those who qualify, and career placement assistance is available to ensure graduate success.

National University of Health Sciences; Lombard, Illinois

This campus offers both a one year certification program and an Associate of Applied Science degree. Either program choice will prepare students for the national board exam and certification by the NCBTMB. Students who complete the certificate program have the option to continue on to the associate program and there is also an introductory course held over four evenings for students wishing to get a taste of massage therapy,  This introductory course must be taken and passed before continuing to the other programs.

Central Mass School of Massage & Therapy, Inc; Spencer, Massachusetts

This facility offers three different programs for students: Full Massage and Spa Therapy, Massage Therapy, and Spa Therapy. Classes are help each day (Monday to Friday), with 6 hours of teaching per day for full-time students, and 3 hours per day for part-timers. Total tuition ranges from $4,750 to $13,010 depending on program choice and includes all books, uniforms, and application fees.

Central Mass School of Massage and Therapy is accredited through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) and is therefore eligible to give financial aid.

Earning an education from one of these three massage therapy schools will ensure graduates success in the field, wherever they go on to practice.