Massage Therapist - 100Hrs
Cost: $1,025
Program Overview:
This class is offered as a weekend program, as an evening program, as a 12-day intensive and as a day class. In this class, you will learn the basic foundation work as needed for a professional massage practice. You will learn to give a flowing, thorough, and effective Swedish-style relaxation massage.
You will develop technical expertise, correct posture and body mechanics, sensitivity to the exact pressure required, and the ability to be totally present as you work. An introduction to musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology will be taught. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence, presence, and the quality of touch needed for effective work.
Ethics, side-lying massage, health and hygiene, benefits, contraindications, establishing a massage practice, and proper draping technique will be taught. You will receive individual coaching in correct and efficient body mechanics from the beginning of the class, so that you will develop good postural habits immediately, enabling you to have a long, injury free career, where your work can be effortless, relaxed and energizing for you.
You will give and receive massage to fellow students. Hydrotherapy applications and other specialty work may also be taught. You will be exceptionally well prepared to begin working as a Massage Therapist. Completion time, 2 weeks to 1 year. This class is also part of our 250- & 500-Hour programs.
Hour Requirements:
100 hours of training is the requirement in California to become a Massage Therapist. However, some cities or counties may require more hours of training to issue you with a business license. If this is the case you have the option of 1) taking more hours to be in compliance with any city ordinance or 2) applying to the California Massage Therapy Council (camtc.org) for provisional certification once you have completed 100 hrs. which will allow you to get a business license in any city or county. With Provisional Certification you agree to continue your education to 250 hours within 5 years.
All students who graduate from our 100-hour program have the option to register into our 250 or 500 hr programs. To take advantage of the discounted rate you must do so by the time you complete your 100 hr program. You may also complete the 250- or 500-Hour Programs by paying class by class.
To work as a Massage Therapist in California
You must complete your training at an approved school (minimum 100 hours of training) and also obtain a business license for the city or county you will be working in.
To obtain a business license you must
1. Be in compliace with any city or county ordinance applying to Massage Therapy;
OR
2. Apply for certification through the California Massage Therapy Council (camtc.org) and then apply for a business license without needing to comply with city or county massage ordinances.
Payment plans are available by arrangement with the director.
Upcoming Massage Therapist 100 hour Classes
February 2012 Weekend Program
Friday Evenings (6:15 - 10pm), Saturday and Sunday (9:00am - 6:00pm), February 10th (Eve), 11th. 12th, 17th (Eve), 18th, 19th, 24th (Eve), 25th, and 26th. March 2nd (Eve), 3rd, 4th, 10th, and 11th.
March 2012 Day Program
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (9am - 6pm). March 13th through April 15th.
May 2012 Evening Program
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings (6:15pm - 10:00pm), May 7th through June 26th.
