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Community Open House 5/2

Put your future in your own hands with a certificate in massage therapy.

Massage Program Overview

At The School of Massage Therapy at SOLEX, our massage program has been designed to provide you with the necessary tools required to successfully enter the massage industry.

Modern massage therapy combines classical techniques together with advances in the field of therapeutic massage and soft-tissue manipulation. Its techniques are widely recognized as an effective means of reducing the incidence of stress-related disorders and relieving soft-tissue pain and dysfunction.

By enrolling in SOLEX Medical Academy’s massage program, students will become proficient in a range of application and treatment strategies. They will acquire a strong understanding of the structure and functions of the body relevant to massage, the basic techniques of therapeutic massage, and the factors inherent in the operation of a successful massage business. A variety of specialized massage techniques will also be mastered; e.g., medical massage, shiatsu, reflexology, sports massage and chair massage.

Massage Program Components:

 

ModuleModule TitleClock HoursCredit Hours
1 Anatomy and Physiology 60 4
2 Medical Terminology 30 2
3 Pathology 45 3
4 Assessment/Palpation 90 3
5 Kinesiology 60 3
6

Massage Fundamentals:

- Swedish
- Muscle Therapy
- Hydrotherapy
- Lomi Lomi
- Reflexology
- Shiatsu
- Sports Massage
- Chair Massage
- Wellness/Rehabilitative Massage
- Thai Massage

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92
73
12
20
8
24
24
16
12

12

14
7 Business/Ethics 18 1
8 Massage Clinic 100 2
9 CPR & First Aid 8 -
10 Certification Exam Review 16 1
  Program Total 720 33

Check out our massage courses page for more detailed information on these classes.

Gainful Employment Program Disclosure: Medical Massage Therapy

he name and U.S. Department of labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code of the occupations that the program prepares students to enter:

Broad Occupation: 31-9010
Massage Therapists 

Minor Group: 31-9000 
Other Healthcare Support Occupations 


Major Group: 31-0000 
Healthcare Support Occupations

Please click on the links above to see the occupational profiles.

The on-time graduation rate for students completing the program
(2009-2010 academic year)

82.35%

Program Tuition Fee (includes fees, books, and supplies)

$10,495.00

Job Placement Rate for students completing the program
(2009-2010 Academic year)

66.67%

The median Loan Debt incurred by students who completed the program (2010-2011 Academic year)

Direct Subsidized Loan $3,484

Direct Unsubsidized Loan $ $2,955

Program Overview

Award Level: Certificate

Program Length: 720 clock hrs
Less than 1 year* 

Start Date:  4 start dates per year
Call for dates

Schedule: 16-24 hours/week
Morning and Evening Options Available

*Length may vary depending on holidays, school closings, and schedule options

massage therapy program session