Massage Therapy Fundamentals Class - 96 Hrs
Cost: $1,325
Class Overview:
This is our core class. It is offered on weekends (twice each year) and as a weekday class (twice each year). In this class, you will learn the basic foundation work as needed for professional massage work. 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, business practices, 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. You will be exceptionally well prepared to begin working as a Massage Therapist.
| Upcoming Massage Therapy Fundamentals Classes (96 Hours) September–October 2021 Weekend Class Sat & Sun (9 am - 6 pm) Sep 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 & Oct 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17 November–December Weekday Class (CANCELLED) Mon through Fri (9 am - 6 pm) Nov 29, 30 & Dec 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 & 16 |
Training from an approved school is the requirement in California to become a Massage Therapist. However, some cities or counties may require a specific number of hours of training to issue you with a business license. If this is the case you can take the hours to be in compliance with any city ordinance.
To work as a Massage Therapist in California
You must complete your training at an approved school 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 compliance with any city or county ordinance applying to Massage Therapy;
OR
2. Apply for certification through the California Massage Therapy Council (camtc.org, 500 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.
Payment plans are available by arrangement with the director.
