This 500 hour certificate program develops the necessary
skills and experience for the professional Massage
Therapist. It includes the 100
hour Massage Technician (MT 101) Program, which
does not have to be taken first. This program
provides in-depth study of specialized massage therapy
techniques enabling you to evaluate the client's
condition and apply appropriate individualized massage
treatments.
In addition to a wide-range of important therapies,
we also provide in-depth training in business practices,
including: developing a practice, marketing, legalities,
business promotion, client referrals, networking,
advertising and other successful business practices.
The program prepares the graduate for private practice
or positions with spas, salons, estheticians, chiropractors,
medical doctors, osteopaths, physical therapists,
acupuncture clinics, H.H.P.’s, medical therapists,
and healing and wellness centers. It meets the national
guidelines for the spa therapy association. It meets
the national guidelines for massage therapy associations.
The 500 hour Massage Therapist program is the level
standard. Our program meets the training requirements
of locales and states having 500 hour license standards.
We offer a variety of Massage Therapy classes to
complete your training (see
electives). The Massage Technician is included
plus the required courses listed below.
Electives for the 500 hour Massage Therapist Program
include any of the classes from Thai Massage, Spa
Therapist, Sports Therapist, Lomi-Lomi/Hawaiian Healing
Arts, or any of our Massage and Bodywork (MT) classes.
This insures a comprehensive and eclectic training
of core classes plus allows you to choose the electives
you want.
This flexible program is learner centered offering
many opportunities to choose a personal and eclectic
direction, which further contributes to your success.
Diploma/Certificate of Completion: Massage
Therapist.
Upon completion of this program, the NHI will award
you a diploma/certificate of completion as a Massage
Therapist. Graduation from this program meets the
training requirements of cities and states having
500 hour massage license standards.
If the licensing
requirement in your area is less or more than 500
hours, see “PLEASE NOTE...” section on
page 11 of the PDF Catalog. Our diploma also qualifies
you to apply for membership into either of two national
massage therapy organizations, which is an optional
additional credential.
Cost: The cost of the
required courses for the Massage Therapist Program
is $2,605 - $200 = $2,405. On an average of $10.00/class
hour, the 214 hours of electives would cost approximately
$2,140.00. This brings the total for the Massage
Therapist Program to approximately $4,545.00, meaning
the entire 500 hour program averages about $9.05/hour.
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| MT 101 Massage
Technician Program (MT 101) |
100 |
$
745.00 |
| MT 223 Physiology |
60 |
$
600.00 |
| MT 224 Anatomy,
Muscle & Nerve Function |
40 |
$
400.00 |
| MT 233 Sports
Massage I |
18 |
$
180.00 |
| MT 240 Business
Practices |
20 |
$
200.00 |
| HB 101-102 Introduction
to Herbology I & II |
24 |
$
240.00 |
| NT 101-102 Introduction
to Nutrition I & II |
24 |
$
240.00 |
|
| Total
Required Hours |
286 |
$2,405.00 |
Approximate Total for Electives: |
214 |
$2,140.00 |
|
 |
Approximate Total Program Tuition
Cost: |
500 |
$4,545.00 |
Note: If there are
any required classes that you feel strongly opposed
to taking, you are welcome to speak with our NHI
Director about a possible ”test-out”! Please
also note: you can receive a diploma
in Thai Massage and/or Lomi-Lomi and also use those
hours towards the 500 hr. MT, 500
hr. Spa Therapist,
500 hr. Sports Therapist, the 1000
hr. Holistic Health Practitioner, and the 4100
hr. Naturopathic Practitioner programs.
