Saint Paul College Programs

Massage Therapy Careers

Program Documents

Program Brochure
Clinical Massage Therapy AAS Degree Program Guide Sheet
Massage Therapy Certificate Program Guide Sheet

Program Overview

Massage Therapists help others to stay fit physically, mentally and emotionally by massaging areas of the body such as the back, neck, limbs, head and feet. Massage therapists manipulate soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain. Graduates of the program integrate manual massage techniques to positively contribute to the well being of the client in a safe and skillful manner.

Program Requirements:
• Clinical Massage Therapy AAS Degree
• Massage Therapy Certificate

Menu of Services

The Massage Therapy Department offers services to the general public as well as faculty, staff, and students. All work is done by STUDENTS ONLY, under the supervision of an instructor. Massage Therapy Menu of Services

What You'll Learn

• Swedish Massage
• Reflexology
• Sports Massage
• Deep Tissue Neuromuscular Therapy
• Myofascial Release
• Travell Trigger point method
• Chair massage
• Lymphatic drainage
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitated Stretching (PNF streching)
• Active Isolate Stretching (AIS stretching)

Career Settings

• Full Service Salons
• Day spas
• Become self employed
• Sports Centers - Health and Fitness Clubs
• Holistic Health Centers - Chiropractic Offices
• Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Hospices
• Assisted Living Communities - Shopping Malls
• Airports - Corporate Offices - Cruise Ships
• First Class Hotels - Salons

Additional Benefits

• Qualifies for national certification.
• Immediate professional membership in Associated Bodywork Massage Professionals (ABMP).

Related Programs also available at Saint Paul College

Personal Trainer

• Personal Trainer AAS Degree
• Personal Trainer Diploma

Reflexology

• Reflexology Certificate