YTI Career Institute

The private post-secondary institution of higher education is the YTI, which caters to Northern Maryland and south central Pennsylvania. The Institute has degree programs and programs that can help you earn a professional certification or even diplomas. In the late 1960s, YTI responded to the demands of the industries of York, Pennsylvania, and opened a co-educational institution in order to teach entry-level draftsmen. The Institute started on Richland Avenue in York. Design Drafting Technology was the first program introduced. The National Association of Trade and Technical Schools (known today as the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges of Technology) granted the institution its initial accreditation in 1979. The Institute moved to West King Street in downtown York in 1981. Its Electronics Technology program began in 1984. In 1985, it relocated to Whiteford Road in the nearby suburb of Springettsbury Township.

Massage Therapy Practitioner

The purpose of the Massage Therapy Practitioner program is to allow students to gain the educational background and the practical skills they need to take on an entry-level position in any type of therapy that is offered today. These can include rehabilitation and wellness centers, day spas and salons, chiropractic and medical offices, corporate wellness programs and self-employment.

Along with a concentration on Swedish relaxation and deep tissue, training will include applications of massage techniques, formulating treatment plans, implementing treatment plans, postural analysis, assessment, and indications and contraindications for massage are covered in the Massage Therapy Practitioner coursework. In addition, the program also consists of a professional student run clinic internship.

The student may take the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork can be taken after the program is completed successfully.

Could you tell me what specific areas I will gain knowledge in?

The five basic techniques of Swedish massage of how to perform deep tissue massage includes introduction to spa modalities including aromatherapy, chair massage, hot stone therapy, spa techniques & manual lymphatic drainage.

There are great opportunities at the Day Spas/Salons, Chiropractic Offices Rehabilitation & Wellness Centers and Medical offices. Self-employment is always an excellent option.