School Website Length to Graduate: 46.5 Hours Location: AZ-Scottsdale, AZ-Tucson, FL-Tampa Bay, IL-Chicago, IL-Crystal Lake, IL-Woodbridge, MA-Boston, NJ-Wall, PA-King of Prussia, WA-Seattle Students per Class: 30+ Tuition to Graduate: $11,965 Subject: Therapeutic Massage

DESCRIPTION

With a focus on the client, students extensively study theory, communication, and ethical concerns within the profession of massage therapy.

Students learn from a variety of methods, such as direct instruction and hands-on practice and focus not only on the physical task but also the scientific principals behind each technique. Upon completion, students will be able to sit for the National Certification Exam and will be qualified to work within the health care community as a massage therapist.

ADVANTAGES

Cortiva faculty members are exceptional teachers; lead instructors are Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and have an average of five years teaching experience. They are also professionals in the massage therapy field.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Cortiva also offers a Maternity and Infant Massage program, which is an emerging specialty. This program is designed for certified professional massage therapists who want to further their careers. A big focus is on communication and compassion, as the clientele are either pregnant women or infants. Five hundred hours of training are required to enroll in the ten-month program.

FINANCIAL AID

Cortiva participates in federal student assistance programs. Students need to fill out a FAFSA to determine if they meet eligibility requirements. In addition, payment plans can be developed to help individual students meet their financial obligations. Students should meet with financial aid representatives to discuss their individual needs.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available.

CERTIFICATIONS

The Cortiva Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (”ACCSCT”), the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (“COMTA”), and the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education (”ACCET”),

SUMMARY

Our Massage Therapy programs have been carefully designed to provide comprehensive career preparation. As a result, you can learn the best of the Eastern and Western modalities. As you explore the space where ancient art meets this modern science, you can learn about business practices, communication techniques and professional development.

Video

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