Our Massage Therapy Program: Want to Enroll?

A massage therapist is someone who is trained in the art of massage and uses his or her skills to perform therapeutic and relaxing massages in a clinical setting. They’re usually trained in a massage therapy program to provide massages both for relaxation and stress relief purposes, as well as deeper tissue massages to help reduce and relieve pain.

Many massage therapists open their own shops, or travel to client’s homes to perform massage, while others are employed by spas and clinics to provide massage therapy for their clients and patients.

A good massage therapist will know both practical and relaxing massage techniques, as well as be well-versed in anatomy and physiology. Since massage therapy practitioners are often used in a medical setting, a strong grounding in medical and business ethics is required. After completing a massage therapy program and getting their certification, massage therapists should also have a solid understanding of business principles, which will prove useful, should they decide to open their own practice.

A massage therapist can be used to aid in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions also, including congenital muscle disorders, cramps and spasms, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and many other conditions. A good massage therapist can relieve a lot of the pain and discomfort associated with muscle pain and conditions.

At Sanford-Brown College in Cleveland, Ohio, we offer an Advanced Massage Therapy Program that will train students in the art of massage therapy. Students will learn under the guidance of experienced massage instructors, and will get the training they need in both the classroom and in the real world. Students are required to complete externships during their training, where they’ll get hands-on experience.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify, and our career services department will help you locate employment after you complete the massage therapy program.

Contact us today to see if you’re a candidate for acceptance into the Advanced Massage Therapy Program at Sanford-Brown College.