Do you dream of a career where you can actively help people feel better? Our massage therapy program provides training in specific massage therapy techniques as well as theory concepts to aid in your therapeutic practice. We cover all the topics that allow you to be licensed or registered in Louisiana or Mississippi, and eligible to sit for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Examination.
Students learn how massage can be used as a holistic healing method in conjunction with other physical therapy and chiropractic care routines. Individual state requirements for licensure, certification or registration may vary. The normal completion time for the day program is 9 months and for the evening program, 15 months. Upon successful completion of 52 quarter credits at the Louisiana campuses and all other graduation requirements, the program culminates in the awarding of a Massage Therapy.
Massage Therapy Students in Metairie, LA: Students who complete the clock hour 52 quarter credit program will receive a diploma in massage therapy and will be qualified for massage therapy licensure in Louisiana. Massage Therapy Students in Alexandria, LA and Lafayette, LA: Students who complete the clock hour program will receive a diploma in massage therapy and will be qualified for massage therapy licensure in Louisiana.
Massage Therapy Students in Gulfport, MS: Students who complete the clock hour 53 quarter credit program will receive a diploma in massage therapy and will be qualified for massage therapy licensure in Mississippi. Your massage therapy courses will be instructed and supervised by highly experienced medical massage therapists. Massage Therapy school teaches these methods of massage.
The top five employers of massage therapists are:. Our graduates pursue a variety of jobs including private practice, athletic team massage therapist, a massage therapist in a hospital, athletic club massage therapist, on-site massage therapist, a massage therapist in a hair salon, assistant to physical therapists or chiropractors and massage therapists on cruise ships. Program availability and times vary by campus Financial Aid is available for those that qualify.
