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Start with Level I
Level I is the first step in the program. It includes 375 hours of core training.
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New classes begin each September.
Evening classes usually begin on the second Monday in September.
You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
You also need to meet the physical requirements of training, have no felony convictions, and be able to commit about 30 hours each week to class, study, and hands-on practice.
- Submit the Level I application.
- Pay the $100 application fee.
- Provide proof of high school graduation or GED.
- Complete a personal interview.
- Show proof of one professional massage received within the past six months.
- Choose your preferred schedule and start date.
Yes. A high school diploma or GED transcript is required.
We offer a 625-hour massage therapy program.
All students begin with Level I, which includes 375 hours of core training. After Level I, students complete Level II electives to finish the full program.
Level I includes foundational massage skills, anatomy and physiology, pathology, ethics, client communication, documentation, and weekly supervised practice labs.
Basic business principles are introduced as well.
Level I takes 10 months.
Most students complete the full program in about 12 months.
Yes. Both daytime and evening schedules are available.
The curriculum stays the same. Only the meeting times are different.
Yes. Training includes supervised practice sessions where students build confidence by giving and receiving massage.
These sessions help students develop technique, body mechanics, draping, communication, and professionalism.
Licensure hour requirements vary by state.
If you may relocate, confirm your destination state’s required hours and choose the training path that best fits those requirements.
Level I tuition is $6,000.
Estimated tuition for the full 625-hour program ranges from $9,000 to $9,500 depending on the electives selected.
Yes. Students can pay in full or use an in-house payment plan for Level I.
Level II tuition is handled separately based on the electives selected.
The school does not participate in federal or state financial aid programs.
The school is also not approved to accept military education benefits.
In Virginia, graduates are eligible to sit for the MBLEx after completing the required hours.
If you may practice in another state, check that state’s hour requirements before choosing your training path.
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