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Core Training

Our Massage Therapist Core Training is designed to teach students what they need to know to produce outstanding results in the field of body work in a relatively short period of time. By combining a solid foundation in human biology with masterful techniques, we teach students the art and science of Massage Therapy at its best.

 

From this foundation, students will be well prepared to pursue careers in a variety of settings such as spas, medical clinics, private practice, cruise ships and perhaps even teaching bodywork.

Core Curriculum

Our Core Training is a 600 hour program that exceeds Maine’s Licensing Requirements for Massage Therapists.

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  • 6-month program

  • Classes begin in late October and end late April of the following year

  • 100 hours per month

  • 24 hours of classes and clinic per week

    • Classes 9 AM - 1 PM, Monday - Friday

    • Clinic 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday

  • Outreach chair massage events every month after Month 2

    • Event Time varies month to month

Month 1

  • Bioscience 1

  • The Art of Touch

  • Swedish Massage

  • Client Encounter (Interview & Charting)

Month 3

  • Bioscience 3

  • Pathology 1

  • Deep Muscle Techniques 2

  • ​Hot Stone Massage

  • Spa Modalities

  • Clinic 2

  • Chair Massage Events

Month 5

  • Bioscience 5

  • Pathology 3

  • Deep Muscle Techniques 4

  • Sports & Medical Massage 2

  • Neuromuscular Technique (NMT)
  • Clinic 4
  • Chair Massage Events

Month 2

  • Bioscience 2

  • Intro to Deep Tissue

  • Ethical & Professional Conduct

  • Chair Massage

  • Lymphatic Massage

  • CPR & First Aid Certification

  • Clinic 1

Month 4

  • Bioscience 4

  • Pathology 2

  • Deep Muscle Techniques 3

  • Sports & Medical Massage 1

  • Kinesiology

  • Clinic 3

  • Chair Massage Events

Month 6

  • Bioscience 6

  • Business Practices

  • Deep Muscle Techniques 5

  • Prenatal Massage

  • Nutrition

  • Clinic 5

  • Chair Massage Events

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