Massage Therapy Program Details

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 decades of experience in massage therapy, anatomy, and business. 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.
Stacy Marler receives her certificate of completion from Headmaster, Tom Tessereau, from the Massage Program at the Healing Arts Center
Headmaster Tom Tessereau and Stacy Marler

​"This school provides such an excellent education, but also goes above and beyond to make everyone feel loved and accepted."
     
​         -Stacy Marler, 2018 graduate
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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.

Join Our Compassionate Wellness Community

Start your training the week of August 1, 2022

Schedule a Tour and Q&A with the Admissions Director

Day or 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.
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.
The 600-hour Massage Therapy Training Program is designed to prepare you to take the license exam (MBLEx or Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam) to practice massage professionally.
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

You Get a Broad Foundation from our Diverse Curriculum

Graduates pursue a variety of professional career paths including:
  • Athletic Recovery Therapy
  • Luxury Spa Massage
  • Out-call (Mobile) Massage
  • Mental Health Treatment
  • Prenatal Care
  • Cancer Treatment
  • and More!
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Students work in pairs to practice massage techniques
While we teach a full array of modalities, 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

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 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
  • Continuing Education Workshops
  • ​Reiki Circles
  • ​Monthly Breathwork Sessions
  • ​Meditation on Twin Hearts Sessions