Des Moines Therapeutic Massage

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Become a Massage Therapist in 6 Months!

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MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM

750 hours

The 750 hour Massage Therapy course is a program of 25 weeks for a 3/day week schedule that has educator led classroom and clinical training as well as practical hands on application. Iowa Law requires a minimum of 500 hours of study in Massage Therapy. The additional 250 hours in our Massage Therapy program allows for a more in-depth learning in the areas of practical application, business and management knowledge, and additional learning time prior to taking the national exam. The focus of the program is Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and spa treatments with an emphasis on anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Under the direct supervision of an educator, the student will practice and perform treatment sessions focusing on application of full body massage techniques and advanced techniques.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The objective of this program is to prepare our students for the national licensing examination in Massage Therapy. The program provides a balanced study of anatomy, physiology, pathology, aromaology, spa treatments, and body movement techniques. Our program focus is on Swedish and Deep Tissue massage technique executed within the Aveda spa service experience. After completing 750 hours, our graduates will have the skills they need to find employment in a spa, health club, medical or chiropractic clinic.

Federal student aid is available to qualified students. Those that qualify may be awarded a Pell grant, Direct Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and/or Direct Parent Plus loan. In order to be considered for aid, a student must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The amount of financial aid that a student may be awarded is based on a student’s EFC (Expected Family Contribution), which is determined by his or her FAFSA application.

Aveda Institute Des Moines School Code – 042033

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CAREER OPTIONS

The Massage Therapy School Diploma Program is designed to prepare you to pass the State examination and will give you the opportunity to practice as a licensed massage therapist :

  • in a SPA environment
  • in Medical or Healthcare-related settings
  • in fitness and sports industries
  • in your own practice/or as an independent contractor

SCHEDULE

Monday / Wednesday / Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Course

Theory Hrs

Lab Hrs
MAS Orientation 4 0
MAS 101 Anatomy and Physiology 175 0
MAS 102 Pathology 60 0
MAS 103 Massage/Spa Theory/Kinesiology 85.5 0
MAS 104 Swedish Massage 50 35
MAS 105 Spa/Hydrotherapy 35 10
MAS 106 Deep Tissue and Case Studies 45 15
MAS 107 Adjunct Massage Modalities 65 25
MAS 108 Iowa Law 8 0
MAS 109 Retailing and Business Management 35 0
MAS 110 Spa & Medical Tours 0 10
MAS 111 Clinic 0 92.5
Total 562.5 187.5

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