Massage Therapist - 250Hrs
Cost: $2,400
This 250hr Massage Therapist Program consists of:
- 100-Hour Massage Therapist Program
- 50 hours of anatomy classes: Maniken Anatomy (50 hrs), OR Palpation Anatomy-Muscles and Bones (50 hrs), OR Anatomy & Physiology for Bodyworkers (50 hrs), OR Anatomy & Kinesiology (50 hrs).
- 100 hours of any of the elective classes which will bring your total hours to 250.
To register into this program you should fill out application for admission form, noting the date of the 100 hr Massage Therapist Program, that you wish to enroll in, and if you know which anatomy class you would like to attend, note this also. You can check anatomy class dates in the class schedule. If you already know which elective classes you would like to take you can also list them, or you can register at a later date. Students are welcome to schedule a meeting with the Director to discuss and schedule the elective classes that will best meet their needs.
If you register for slightly more than 250 hours of classes, you may pay for the balance of hours (up to 10) at $10 per hour.)
Start Dates: You may begin your 250 hour program in several different ways. The usual place to start is with the 100 hour basic massage therapist (fundamentals) class. We offer this class eight times a year. See current list on Massage Therapist 100 hr page.
OR you may begin with an Anatomy class. These classes are offered approximately every 2 months. These classes have no prerequisite.
OR you may begin with any elective class that has no prerequisite required.
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, 250 hrs is required) and then take CAMTC paperwork to your city or county to apply for a business license without needing to comply with city or county massage ordinances.
