Hands-on Massage Therapy Training in 50 Weeks

The Healing Arts Center prepares students for careers in massage therapy through our quality education. We provide a supportive atmosphere that integrates understanding of the mind, body and spirit and promotes professional and personal growth for students.
 You will learn from teachers who have years of experience in massage therapy, anatomy, and massage therapy business & ethics. You will practice hands-on massage each week, both with students and the public, and learn holistic wellness techniques such as Reiki, Breathwork, and Pranic Healing® self-care.

Next session begins January 6, 2025!
Stacy Marler receives her certificate of completion from Headmaster, Tom Tessereau, from the Massage Program at the Healing Arts Center
Headmaster Tom Tessereau and Mieke Taylor
"The short end of the long is that this is an incredible massage school in which students locally and from across the nation attend. If you are ready for a new turn on life, or want to give back to the community and others… well, this is the place to get that journey started."
     
​         -Mieke Taylor, Spring 2021 graduate

Day & Evening Program Available

Day Classes: 9 am - 1 pm on various weekdays
Evening Classes: 6 pm - 10 pm on various weekdays
Clinic Practicum: times are scheduled in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends to fit your schedule beginning in Session 2.
The 625-hour Massage Therapy Training Program is designed to prepare you to take the license exam (MBLEx or Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam) needed to practice massage professionally.
The program requires a maximum of twelve (12) hours of scheduled class/clinic time per week, thereby making it feasible for you to work full-time or part-time while you are in school.
Five students sit around a table with their books and notes spread out, studying
Massage Therapy students study in the conference room

The Massage Program is Five 10-Week Level Sessions:

  1. Basic Technique and Anatomy & Physiology I
  2. Anatomy & Physiology II and Clinic Practicum
  3. Advanced Techniques and Clinic Practicum
  4. Business and Clinic Practicum
  5. Myofascial Release and Clinic Practicum
Each of the five (5) levels are 120 clock hours. The remaining 25 clock hours will be fulfilled in your 4th or 5th level with an additional workshop or potential distance learning course.
What sets our students apart is that they are more than just technicians. Healing Arts Center graduates are taught to know themselves as guardians of well being. This translates into authentic concern for clients, outstanding customer service, and personal fulfillment for every massage therapist we train.
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The Myofascial Release class and their instructor, Bert Davich, pose for a silly end-of-session photo

What a Career in Massage Therapy Looks Like

Graduates from our 600-hour Massage Therapy Training pursue a career in the healing arts in a variety of professional settings including:
  • Private Practice/Self-Employment
  • Chiropractors
  • Physician Offices
  • Spas/Salons
  • Out-call (Mobile) Massage
  • Nursing Homes/Hospice
  • Fitness Centers/Gyms
  • Hotels/Resorts
  • Massage Franchises/Clinics
  • Cruise Ships
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Students work in pairs to practice massage techniques

Is a Career in Massage Therapy Your Path?

Find Out If a Future Helping Others As a Qualified Massage Therapist/Holistic Wellness Professional is Right For You

The fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.

We Teach Our Students the Importance of Self-Care

One of the biggest concerns in the massage industry is professional longevity. Students are reminded in every part of the curriculum how to implement safe body mechanics, positioning and physical conditioning to avoid injury, both immediate and chronic. Meditation and body-warming exercises are included in every technique course.
As a student you learn how to calm your mind and manage your internal energy. This is essential to the art of massage and body work.
By incorporating energy work such as Reiki & Pranic Healing® Self-Care into the curriculum, students have the tools to develop a focused, compassion-driven approach to removing pain and anxiety from other human beings.
Advanced Technique students gather for a Twin Hearts Meditation, grounding practice & class community-building at a local park.
The facilitation of well being begins with one's self!

Program Tuition

We aim to make our education affordable and reachable for those in our community. Learn more about tuition costs and the steps to apply for financial aid.

Student Disclosures

Consistent with the requirements put in place by the State of Missouri, the United States Department of Education and the ACCSC, we, as a licensed and accredited institution, have made certain to make public disclosures regarding student performance metrics.  These reports are to ensure you are able to make an informed decision.

Additional Programs We Offer:

  • Energy Medicine Master Tracks: Pranic Healing®
  • Breathwork Master Track
  • LMT Continuing Education Workshops
  • ​Reiki Circles
  • ​Monthly Breathwork Sessions
  • ​Meditation on Twin Hearts Sessions
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