Massage School Classes are set up to follow the curriculum outlined by each different states’ board of massage therapy.

The basic massage school class outline is a follows:

• Anatomy and Physiology- basic college level anatomy and physiology learning the different structures of the body and how the body works.
• Kinesiology – how the muscles work
• Massage Theory – usually starts with basic Swedish massage and learning about how massage works and the basic strokes and when to use them for various situations.
• Pathology – including contraindications (when not to do massage) and various diseases and conditions that you might see as a massage therapist.
• Ethics – how to work with clients in a professional manner requires that you take an indepth look at yourself, why you want to help others and your role as a massage therapist.
• Business Skills and Marketing – Massage school will just touch lightly on the topic. It really requires a degree in marketing and business or previous experience in starting and running a business.
• Self care for the massage therapist including peer supervision groups to help you deal with the feelings that come up for you in your role as a massage therapist.