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Massage Therapy Program
Program Overview
Massage Therapists are currently in large demand all across the country with a job growth rate much higher than the national average for most careers … and you can be part of this industry by receiving your training at The Salon Professional Academy.
- Accredited Massage Therapy Program – Financial Aid Available to those who qualify
- Hybrid classes available weeks 1-13
- Learn the latest techniques for Swedish, deep tissue, sports, medical, hot stone, cupping, pre-natal massage and more
- Gain real-world experience in a premium spa learning environment
- Learn essential business skills to support real-world success
- Job placement opportunities in top spas, medical offices, chiropractic offices, resorts and more
- A supportive team dedicated to providing you the skills you need to succeed
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- Massage therapists can provide pain relief, injury rehabilitation, and stress reduction. Helping people feel good naturally makes us feel good, and Massage Therapists have the privilege of making the world a better happier place through the power of therapeutic touch.
- Graduates of massage therapy school have the skills to join the workforce in a top-ranked career right away. U.S. News and World Report reports opportunities for employment are expected to grow 26% through 2026. Massage Therapy is becoming a more widely accepted and demanded therapeutic service with jobs for Massage Therapists outgrowing the number of new therapists graduating from massage school. This demand is providing new Massage Therapists with multiple income-earning opportunities right out of school.
- Professional Massage Therapists can choose from a variety of exciting and rewarding career paths and environments. Many Massage Therapists are self-employed private practitioners, while others work in spas, medical offices, chiropractic offices, resorts or even with professional sports teams. You can work virtually anywhere you want, giving you a freedom most other careers cannot match. Massage therapy is a great occupation for those that want to work in beautiful surroundings. Many happy professionals work at tourist spots and on cruise ships all over the world. This makes massage therapy a great profession for those that want to relocate or travel. Imagine working at tropical beach resorts or idyllic winter destinations in snow-covered mountains, with massage therapy this could be your reality!
Learning Preview
Anatomy and Physiology
Study the musculoskeletal, nervous, and circulatory systems – learning body mechanics and how touch affects physiological processes for treatment.
Massage Modalities
Learn a diverse range of therapeutic massage modalities and clinical techniques, enabling you to create customized treatment plans that effectively address varied client needs.
Business and Professional Skills
Learn essential business and professional skills like client communication, retailing, time management, scheduling, social media basics, and how to build a loyal clientele to grow your career.
Frequently Asked Questions
An education at TSPA leads you to many fun and exciting career possibilities. Our graduates are employed by leading beauty and wellness establishments and open successful businesses of their own. Some share their talents in the entertainment world and at vacation destinations like cruise ships and resorts.
Each program available and your choice of Full-Time or Part-Time, when applicable, affects the total cost. Additionally, a variety of ways to afford an investment in your education are available to those who qualify that can affect your final cost. We offer very competitive program costs and are transparent with our pricing but believe it is most responsible to provide numbers in the context of an admissions meeting with all of the available options included. Please contact our admissions office to discuss with our team.
While specific content will vary from program to program, most courses include a combination of classroom training paired with hands-on practice in the student salon training area. Most courses will include complimentary training covering a variety of topics like social media, business, and guest/client relations designed to increase your earning potential and longevity in the industry.
Our admissions team is here to make your experience a great one and will support you throughout the entire enrollment process. There is your class start date to determine, some paperwork to take care of along with arranging for how the investment in your education will be handled. The school’s admissions representative will provide you with a simple checklist to make the process as easy as possible.
My favorite thing about the massage program at TSPA is working with all the educators and clients, and getting to build my skills.
Mikaila
Massage Therapy Graduate
