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

Kaplan College

Diploma, Associate
Associate of Applied Science: Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: If you are interested in a career as a therapeutic massage and bodywork specialist, Kaplan College can provide the education and career training you need to succeed in this rewarding career. The Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork program includes the same coursework as the Clinical Massage Therapy Certificate program plus advanced holistic, clinical, and technical skills.
Other programs available at Kaplan College: Diploma: Clinical Massage Therapy, Diploma: Massage Therapy
Indiana, California

IntelliTec Medical Institute

Associate
Massage Therapist
Colorado

Daytona College

Associate, Diploma
Therapeutic Massage and Skin Care: This program combines massage therapy and skin care to prepare graduates to perform dual roles in the allied health and spa industry as a massage therapist and facial specialist. The Therapeutic Massage and Skincare program provides training in therapeutic massage and skin care with knowledge of the structure and function of the human body.
Other programs available at Daytona College: Medical Therapeutic Massage, Therapeutic Massage
Florida

Pioneer Pacific College

Diploma
Massage Therapy Diploma
Oregon

Other Massage Therapy Schools

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
AS in 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. Graduates will be prepared for employment as a Massage Therapist.
Other programs available at Keiser Career College: Massage Therapy
Florida

The Bryman School of Arizona

Associate
Massage Therapy
Arizona

National American University Campus

Diploma, Associate
Therapeutic Massage Professional Diploma: NAU's diploma program in therapeutic massage offers a well-rounded curriculum with an excellent balance between lectures and experiential courses. With a solid grounding in anatomy and physiology of the human body, this program is strong on the basics, and it gives students optimal opportunities to develop their 'touch' skills.
Other programs available at National American University Campus: A.A.S. Therapeutic Massage, Therapeutic Massage
Minnesota, Kansas, South Dakota

Arizona School of Massage Therapy

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy: The Professional Massage Therapy Program prepares students to become successful practicing bodyworkers in as little as seven months. The Program exceeds standards set by national certification, and by most state and municipal governments for licensing. The Professional Massage Therapy Program teaches the art and science of massage therapy, while also teaching sound business practices which prepare students for success in the marketplace.
Other programs available at Arizona School of Massage Therapy: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Arizona

Keiser University

Associate
Massage Therapy, AS
Florida

The Salter School

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Massachusetts

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

YTI Career Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapy Practitioner
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

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

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

Chattanooga College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Tennessee

Medical Careers Institute

Associate
Massage Therapy - Associate
Virginia, North Carolina

First Institute

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Illinois

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
AS / Advanced Massage: This program will combine the students' knowledge of massage with specific training in the treatment of sports injuries, pathology, medical terminology, medical documentation and massage interventions. This degree program is only offered at Florida College of Natural Health.
Other programs available at Florida College of Natural Health: AS / Massage and Skin Care, Therapeutic Massage Training Program
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

Milan Institute of Cosmetology

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California

Antonelli College

Associate
Massage Therapy
Mississippi, Ohio

Minnesota School of Business

Associate, Diploma
Massage Therapy
Minnesota

Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Certificate
Therapeutic Massage
Pennsylvania

Bryan College

Associate
Associates of Occupational Studies - Massage Therapy
California

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

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

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

Brookline College

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

Steiners School of Esthetics at VASOM

Diploma
Professional Massage Training Program
Virginia

Brown Mackie College

Associate
Associate of Science in Health & Therapeutic Massage
Indiana

Everest Institute

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

Everest College

Diploma
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. 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 Therapist - Spa Specialist , Diploma - Massage Therapy - Sports Specialist , Diploma - Advanced Massage Therapy
Colorado, Virginia, Nevada, California, Washington, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri

Vatterott College

Associate
Massage Therapy
Missouri

Vista College

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Utah

Hands-On Medical Massage School

Certificate, Associate
Professional Massage Therapy, Medical Massage Therapy
California

National Holistic Institute

Diploma
Massage Therapist and Health Educator
California

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

Academy of Healing Arts

Diploma
Massage Therapist
Nevada

Everest University

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Florida

Baltimore School of Massage

Diploma
Professional Massage Therapy Program: The Professional Massage Therapy Program is a 637-hour program. It includes an in-depth study of Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release Techniques as well as additional related modalities that add impact to the training.
Other programs available at Baltimore School of Massage: Massage Therapy and Spa Techniques, Massage Therapy and Fitness Program
Maryland, Pennsylvania

Tri-State Business Institute

Associate
Therapeutic Massage
Pennsylvania

Allied College

Diploma, Associate
Massage Therapy
Missouri

Lincoln College of Technology

Coursework
Massage Therapy
Georgia

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

Spencerian College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Kentucky

Fremont College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California

Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care

Diploma
Massage Therapy
Ontario, Alberta

National Career College

Diploma
Massage Therapy
California

Canadian Therapeutic College

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

The Soma Institute

Diploma
Clinical Massage Therapy
Illinois

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

Institute of Business & Medical Careers

Diploma, Associate
Therapeutic Massage
Colorado, Wyoming

Spa Vargas University

Certificate
Massage Therapy
Illinois

Carrington College

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

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

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.