SJVC's Therapeutic Massage program trains students in all aspects of providing body work therapy, including medical massage techniques, client relationships and business management techniques. Graduates of this program are academically and technically prepared to pursue massage therapy in a medical or spa setting.
Learn How To
Apply the art & science of the massage therapy in a real-world setting
Perform spa therapies, techniques and modalities
Educate patients on benefits of medical massage
Use best practices in business management
Develop and maintain client relationships
Students gain real-world experience at an onsite clinic, working and learning under the supervision of a massage therapy professional.
Career Opportunities
Massage therapists work in diverse professional environments including medical offices, private practices, spas, salons and sports clinics. Massage therapists also find employment in holistic health centers, working alongside nutritionists acupuncturists and yogis.
Things you might do on the job
Assess patient/client conditions
Create and adjust massage therapy treatment plans
Perform appropriate therapeutic treatments
Provide client education
This is a good career choice if you…
Are empathetic to others
Enjoy working in close contact with others
Enjoy variety in your work
Are neat and well groomed with a pleasant personality
Are responsible and dependable
Can be accepting and non-judgmental of those you treat
Locations
SJVC's Massage Therapy training is available at the Bakersfield and Modesto campuses. These two California locations make it is easier to find massage therapy classes near you.
Certification Earned
Graduates earn a Certificate or Associate of Science Degree in Therapeutic Massage as well as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Certification. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for Massage and Bodywork Therapy (NCBTMB), an exam used in 33 states across the country for licensure.
To learn more about SJVC's massage therapy classes call us at 866-544-7898 or fill out the contact form to the right.
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Therapeutic Massage
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