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Massage Therapy Schools
Massage therapy training and certification by state
Massage therapy schools should be researched thoroughly, before you decide on one to attend. In other words, do some research to make sure you'll be qualified to practice after graduation. Here's a look at what you need to consider.
Licensing and accreditation of the massage school
Massage therapy schools face different requirements across different states, as do massage therapists. In some states massage therapists must pass a national or state examination to become licensed. They may also be required to complete a certain number of training hours before they can take the test.
The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) is a common place graduates go for certification.
Most states that call for massage therapist licensing also specify that training must be completed at a school or program with recognized accreditation.
Even in states that don't require licensing it can be beneficial to take a certification test. Many professional organizations will only grant memberships to certified massage therapists.
When it comes to accreditation and licensing never assume anything. Find out exactly what the requirements are where you'll be practicing and don't settle for an education that offers anything less.
Things to do before enrolling in any massage therapy school:
- Get massages - If you want to see what massage is all about, there's no better way to do it than making an appointment with a massage therapist yourself. If you experience several massage techniques you'll have a much better idea of what the job involves.
- Talk to a professional - Don't be afraid to ask licensed massage therapists about how they got into the business. They were once in your position and will more than likely be glad to offer their advice or share their experiences.
Research different modalities - Find out about the various forms of massage and decide which ones interest you. When you choose a school you'll be able to make your decision based on methods you want to use later on. Students who graduate from programs that teach modalities they aren't interested in are more likely to leave the massage business or at least regret their choice of massage therapy school.
No matter what kind of career you are interested in pursuing, Trade School World lists all kinds of career schools.
Arizona Massage Therapy Schools
The Bryman School - Phoenix
Offering Dental, Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
California Massage Therapy Schools
American Career College - Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, California, American Career College offers Dental, Medical & Healthcare and Massage Therapy curricula.
See also:
American Career College - Norco
American Career College - Orange County
American Career College - Norco
At its Norco, California location, American Career College offers Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare, Optical and Surgical Tech curricula.
Clarita Career College
Located in Canyon County, California, offering Dental, Legal & Paralegal, Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare and Nursing curricula.
Other California campuses of Clarita Career College:
Clarita Career College - Lancaster
Clarita Career College - Long Beach
Everest College - Alhambra
With locations across California, Everest College offers massage terhapy training along with various other medical related curricula.
Other campuses in California:
Everest College - Anaheim
Everest College - City of Industry
Everest College - Hayward
Everest College - Ontario
Everest College - Reseda
Everest College - San Bernardino
Everest College-San Francisco
Everest College-San Jose North
Everest College - Torrance
Everest College - West Los Angeles
High-Tech Institute - Sacramento
Located in Sacramento, California, HTI offers Massage Therapy and other Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Kaplan College - Palm Springs
Offering Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare, Office Professional and Legal & Paralegal curricula.
Other California campuses:
Kaplan College - Riverside
Kaplan College - San Diego
North-West College - Pasadena
Located in Pasadena, California, offering Dental, Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare, Office Professional and Legal & Paralegal curricula. Other California campuses:
North-West College - Pomona
Santa Barbara Business College - Santa Maria
Located in Santa Maria, California offering Business, Criminal Justice, Office Professional, Medical & Healthcare and Dental curricula.
Other campuses include:
Santa Barbara Business College - Ventura
Santa Barbara Business College - Palm Desert
Santa Barbara Business College Located in Santa Barbara, California.
Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield
WyoTech - Long Beach
Located in Long Beach, California offering Massage Therapy, other Medical & Healthcare curricula along with numerous other programs.
Colorado Massage Therapy Schools
IntelliTec College - Grand Junction
Offering various curricula including Office Professional, Drafting & Architecture, Dental, Massage Therapy and others.
Other campuses:
IntelliTec College - Pueblo
Offering Office Professional, Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Delaware Massage Therapy Schools
Dawn Training Centre
Located in Wilmington, Delaware, Dawn Training Centre offers Cosmetology & Barbering, Dental, Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare and Nursing curricula.
Deep Muscle Therapy School
Located in Wilmington, Delaware, the school offers Massage Therapy curricula.
National Massage Therapy Institute - Wilmington
Offering Massage Therapy curricula.
Florida Massage Therapy Schools
Angley College
Located in DeLand Florida, Angley College offers Business, Nursing, Dental, Massage Therapy, Office Professional and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Everest University - Lakeland
Located in Lakeland, FL offering many different curricula including Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting and many other programs.
See also:
Everest University - Tampa
Everest Institute - Ft. Lauderdale
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and offering Medical & Healthcare and Massage Therapy curricula.
Other campuses:
Everest Institute Located in Hialeah, Florida.
Everest Institute Located in Miami, Florida.
Everest Institute Located in North Miami, Florida.
Keiser Career College - Green Acres
Keiser Career College - Miami Lakes
Keiser Career College - St. Petersburg
Keiser University - Daytona Beach
Keiser University-Ft. Lauderdale
Keiser University - Kendall
Keiser University - Lakeland
Keiser University - Melbourne
Keiser University - Orlando
Keiser University - Pembroke Pines
Keiser University - Port St. Lucie
Keiser University - Sarasota
Keiser University - West Palm Beach
High-Tech Institute - Orlando
Located in Orlando, Florida, High-Tech Institute offers courses in Computer, Criminal Justice, Dental, Arts & Design, Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Meridian Career Institute - Sarasota
Located in Sarasota, Florida, offering Massage Therapy training and other curricula.
Sunstate Academy - Clearwater
Offering Cosmetology & Barbering and Massage Therapy curricula.
Georgia Massage Therapy Schools
Everest Institute - DeKalb
Located in Atlanta, Georgia offering Massage Therapy & Medical & Healthcare curricula.
The Insititute also has locations in:
Everest Institute - Jonesboro
Everest Institute - Marietta
Everest Institute - Norcross
Gwinnett College
Located in Lilburn, Georgia offering Massage Therapy, Office Professional, Medical & Healthcare and Legal & Paralegal curricula.
High-Tech Institute - Atlanta
Located in Marietta, Georgia offering Massage Therapy along with other Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Lincoln College of Technology - Marietta
Located in Marietta, Georgia Lincoln College offers Massage Therapy and other Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Idaho Massage Therapy Schools
Milan Institute - Boise
Located in Boise, Idaho, offering Medical & Healthcare, Dental, Legal & Paralegal, Massage Therapy and Office Professional curricula.
Illinois Massage Therapy Schools
Everest College - Burr Ridge
Located in Burr Ridge, Illinois, offering Dental, Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Other campuses in this state:
Everest College - Chicago
Everest College - North Aurora
Everest College - Skokie
Illinois School of Health Careers - Loop
Located in Chicago, Illinois, offering Dental, Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Other campuses in state:
Illinois School of Health Careers - O'Hare
Northwestern Business College - Bridgeview
Located in Bridgeview, Illinois, with other campuses throughout Illinois, offering Accounting & Finance, Business, Criminal Justice, Computer, Office Professional, Human Resources, Medical & Healthcare, Management, Legal & Paralegal, Property Management and Massage Therapy curricula.
Other campuses in state:
Northwestern Business College - Chicago
Northwestern Business College - Naperville
Indiana Massage Therapy Schools
Everest College - Merrillville
Located in Merrillville, Indiana offering Massage Therapy, Dental, Nursing and Medical & Healthcare along with various other curricula.
Indiana Business College - Indianapolis Medical Campus
Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, offering Medical & Healthcare and Massage Therapy curricula.
Kansas Massage Therapy Schools
Pinnacle Career Institute
With two campuses in Kansas, including this one in Lawrence, the school offers Massage Therapy, Personal Trainer and numerous other curricula.
Other campuses in Kansas:
Pinnacle Career Institute - Lawrence
Kentucky Massage Therapy Schools
Daymar College
Located in Owensboro, Kentucky, offering Accounting & Finance, Computer, Business, Criminal Justice, Arts & Design, Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare and Legal & Paralegal curricula.
Other campuses with massage therapy curricula:
Daymar College - Newport
Daymar College - Louisville
Southwestern College - Northern Kentucky
In Florence, Kentucky offering Accounting & Finance, Business, Computer, Criminal Justice, Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Spencerian College - Lexington
Offering Arts & Design, Medical & Healthcare, Graphic Design, Massage Therapy and many other curricula.
Louisiana Massage Therapy Schools
Blue Cliff College - Metairie
Located in Metairie, Louisiana, offering Massage Therapy curricula.
Other locations in Louisana include:
Blue Cliff College - Shreveport
Maine Massage Therapy Schools
Spa Tech Institute - Westbrook
Offering Cosmetology & Barbering and Massage Therapy curricula.
Maryland Massage Therapy Schools
TESST College of Technology - Beltsville
Offers Computer, Business, Management, Criminal Justice, Drafting & Architecture, Graphic Design, Electronics & Computer Repair, Telecommunications and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Massachusetts Massage Therapy Schools
Everest Institute - Brighton
Located in Brighton, Massachusetts, offering Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare and various other curricula.
See also:
Everest Institute - Chelsea
Lincoln Technical Institute-Brockton
Located in Brockton, Massachusetts, offering Massage therapy, Medical and other curricula.
Spa Tech Institute - Ipswich
Offering Cosmetology & Barbering and Massage Therapy curricula.
Other campuses:
Spa Tech Institute - Plymouth
Spa Tech Institute - Westboro
Michigan Massage Therapy Schools
Everest Institute - Dearborn
Several locations in Michigan including this campus in Dearborn, MI offering Dental, Medical & Healthcare, and Massage Therapy curricula.
See also:
Everest Institute - Grand Rapids
Everest Institute - Kalamazoo
Everest Institute Southfield
Minnesota Massage Therapy Schools
Everest Institute - Eagan
Located in Eagan, Minnesota, offering Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
High-Tech Institute - St. Louis Park
Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, offering Massage Therapy, Medical and various other curricula.
Rasmussen College - Eagan
Offering Accounting & Finance, Business, Management, Advertising & Marketing, Education & Childhood, Human Resources, Computer, Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare, Arts & Design, Legal & Paralegal and Criminal Justice curricula.
Other locations include:
Rasmussen College - Eden Prairie
Rasmussen College - Lake Elmo
Rasmussen College - Mankato
Rasmussen College - Brooklyn Park
Rasmussen College - St. Cloud
Mississippi Massage Therapy Schools
Blue Cliff College - Gulfport
Offering Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Missouri Massage Therapy Schools
Allied College - South Arnold
Located in Fenton, Missouri offering Criminal Justice, Dental, Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
See also:
Allied College - North St. Louis
High-Tech Institute - Kansas City
Located in Kansas City, Missouri offering Criminal Justice, Dental, Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare, curricula.
Pinnacle Career Institute
Located in Kansas City, Missouri offering Business, Advertising & Marketing, Computer, Management, Electronics & Computer Repair, Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare and Personal Trainer curricula.
See also:
Pinnacle Career Institute - Lawrence
Nevada Massage Therapy Schools
High-Tech Institute - Las Vegas
Located in Las Vegas, Nevada offering Criminal Justice, Dental, Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Las Vegas College - Henderson
Located in Henderson, Nevada LVC offers various curricula including Massage Therapy.
Milan Institute-Sparks, NV
Offering Medical & Healthcare and Massage Therapy curricula.
New Hampshire Massage Therapy Schools
Hesser College
Located in Manchester, New Hampshire offering Massage Therapy and training in numerous other trades including Counseling & Psychology, Advertising & Marketing, Broadcasting and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
See also:
Hesser College - Portsmouth
New Jersey Massage Therapy Schools
Helma Institute
Located in Saddle Brook, New Jersey offering Massage Therapy curricula.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
Located in Edison, New Jersey, LTI offers various curricula including Massage Therapy.
Other campuses also offering Massage Therapy training and more:
Lincoln Technical Institute - Mount Laurel
Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus
National Massage Therapy Institute - Turnersville
Located in Turnersville, New Jersey, offering Massage Therapy curricula.
Anthem Institute - Cherry Hill
In Cherry Hill, New Jersey and at other locations throughout the state, Anthem Institute offers Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare and other curricula.
Other campuses:
Anthem Institute - Jersey City
Anthem Institute - North Brunswick
New York Massage Therapy Schools
Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy
Located in Albany, New York, offering Massage Therapy curricula.
North Carolina Massage Therapy Schools
Miller-Motte College Cary
Located in Cary, North Carolina, offering Esthetics, Massage Therapy, Medical and Sterile Processing curricula.
Other campuses also offering Massage Therapy training and more:
Miller Motte College Willmington
Ohio Massage Therapy Schools
Cincinnati School of Medical Massage - Cincinnati
Right in Cincinnati.
Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage - Middleburg Heights
Located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, offering Massage Therapy curricula.
Dayton School of Medical Massage - Dayton
Located in Dayton, Ohio, offering Massage Therapy curricula.
Everest Institute - Columbus
Located in Columbus, Everest Institute offers various curricula including Massage therapy.
Hamrick School, Inc.
Located in Medina, Ohio offering Transportation & Trucking and Massage Therapy curricula.
Lima School of Medical Massage- Lima
Offering Massage Therapy curricula.
Oregon Massage Therapy Schools
Anthem College - Beaverton
Located in Beaverton, Anthem College offers various curricula including Dental, Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Everest Institute - Portland
Located in Tigard, Oregon, offering Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Pennsylvania Massage Therapy Schools
Berks Technical Institute
Located in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, Berks Technical Institute offers Arts & Design, Business, Criminal Justice, Massage Therapy and various other curricula.
Career Training Academy™ - Monroeville
Located in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, offering Medical & Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Business, Accounting & Finance, Computer, Office Professional and Personal Training curricula.
Other locations include:
Career Training Academy™ - New Kensington
Career Training Academy™ - Pittsburgh
Keystone Technical Institute
Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, offering Education & Childcare, Culinary, Dental, Medical & Healthcare, Legal & Paralegal, Massage Therapy and Office Professional curricula.
Lincoln Technical Institute - Philadelphia
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering Criminal Justice, Massage, Medical, Administration, Computer and Pharmacy curricula.
National Massage Therapy Institute - Philadelphia
Offering Massage Therapy curricula.
Penn Commercial Business & Technical School
Located in Washington, Pennsylvania, offering Accounting & Finance, Cosmetology, Legal & Paralegal, Massage Therapy and many other trades-related curricula.
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Two locations in the state, including this one in Pittsburgh. Offers various curricula including Arts & Design, Medical & Healthcare and Massage Therapy curricula.
see also:
Pittsburgh Technical Institute - Cranberry Center
The Anthem Institute - Springfield
Located in Springfield, offering Computer, Graphic Design, Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
YTI Career Institute - Mechanicsburg
Located in Mechanicsburg, offering Massage Therapy Practitioner, Medical and Health, along with various other curricula.
Rhode Island Massage Therapy Schools
Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln
Offers Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Electronic, Massage, Medical and Pharmacy curricula.
South Carolina Massage Therapy Schools
Miller-Motte Technical College - Charleston
Offering Criminal Justice, Management/International Trade, Medical, Paralegal Studies and Massage curricula.
Tennessee Massage Therapy Schools
High-Tech Institute - Memphis
Two locations in Tennessee offering Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula. See also:
High-Tech Institute - Nashville
Miller-Motte Technical College - ChattanoogaOffering Business Management, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting, Massage, Medical and Sterile Processing Technology curricula.
Other campuses:
Miller-Motte Technical College - Clarksville
Texas Massage Therapy Schools
ATI Career Training Center - Hurst
Located in North Richland Hills, Texas, ATI offers various curricula including Dental, Heating & Refrigeration, Automotive & Diesel, Massage Therapy and others.
High-Tech Institute - Irving
Located in Irving, Texas offering Massage Therapy, Criminal Justice, Dental and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Brownsville
Offering Office Professional, Computer,Clinical Laboratory Technician, Medical & Healthcare, Legal & Paralegal, English, Educational & Childcare, Nursing, Massage Therapy and Phlebotomy Technician curricula.
Other campuses:
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Weslaco
Utah Massage Therapy Schools
Everest College - Salt Lake City
Located in West Valley City, Utah offering various curricula including Massage therapy.
Provo College - Provo
Offering Accounting, Dental, Graphic Design, Medical, Office Professional, Hospitality and Massage Therapy curricula.
Utah Career College
Located in West Jordan, offering Accounting & Finance, Business, Legal & Paralegal, Personal Training, Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare and Veterinary curricula.
Other campuses:
Utah Career College - Layton
Virginia Massage Therapy Schools
Everest College - McLean
Everest has various locations in Virginia offering Massage Therapy curricula.
See other Everest locations:
Everest College - Chesapeake
Everest College - Newport News
Medical Careers Institute- Newport News
Offering Dental, Massage Therapy, Medical & Healthcare and Nursing curricula.
Other campuses:
Medical Careers Institute- Richmond
Miller-Motte Technical College - Lynchburg Offers Administrative office technology, Criminal Justice, Healthcare, Management, Massage and Pharmacy curricula.
National Massage Therapy Institute - Falls Church
Offers Massage Therapy curricula.
Washington Massage Therapy Schools
Everest College - Bremerton
Located several locations in Washington, including Port Orchard, Washington, Everest offers various curricula including Massage Therapy and Medical & Healthcare curricula. Other locations in Washington include the following:
Everest College - Seattle
Everest College - Tacoma
Everest College - Vancouver (Massage Therapy)
West Virginia Massage Therapy Schools
Everest Institute - Cross Lanes
Located in Cross Lanes, WV offering Electronics & Computer Repair, Massage Therapy, Computer and Medical & Healthcare curricula.
Wisconsin Massage Therapy Schools
High-Tech Institute - Brookfield
Located in Brookfield, Wisconsin, offering Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant curricula.
Massage Therapy Schools Across Entire US
Pittsburgh Technical Institute - National Associates Degree Cranberry Center Accepts applicants from across the nation.
Massage Therapy Schools Canada
Alberta Massage Therapy Schools
CDI College - Calgary North
Located in Calgary, Alberta, offering Business, Computer, Help Desk Analyst, Management, Massage, Medical, and Oil & Gas Administrative Assistant curricula. Other campuses in Alberta:
CDI College - Edmonton Central
CDI College - Edmonton North
Ontario Massage Therapy Schools
Everest College - Barrie
WIth offices across Ontario, Everest offers various curricula - including massage therapy - to help you jump start your working life. Other campuses inlcude the following:
Everest College - Hamilton Mountain
Everest College - Mississauga South
Everest College - North York
Everest College - Ottawa West
Everest College - Thunder Bay
Everest College - Toronto College Park
Everest College - Windsor
triOS College Business Technology Healthcare - Hamilton
Offering Accounting & Finance, Business, Computer, Engineering, Counseling & Psychology, E-Commerce, Criminal Justice, Legal & Paralegal, Office Professional, Massage Therapy, Travel & Tourism and Arts & Design curricula.
Other campuses:
triOS College Business Technology Healthcare - Kitchener
