Wilmington Therapeutic Massage

The Nurtur Aveda Institute in Wilmington, NC was founded to create some of the most successful entrepreneurs in hair, skin and nail esthetics, makeup, massage and total body wellness. Our students are educated by accomplished professionals, using innovative curriculums that blend professional techniques with retail and business-building skills.

The Nurtur Aveda Institute Wilmington emphasizes personal well-being as well as environmental responsibility. Using Aveda pure flower and plant essences and plant-based products, we affirm the relationship between personal beauty, wellness and the environment.

 

Great Stories Start at Aveda Institutes

Patrice Castleman

Esthetics Educator at Aveda Institute

Columbus, OH

I like to talk a lot & meet new people. Teaching has always come naturally.

Cindy Maxwell

Clinic Floor Team Lead at Aveda Institute

Columbus, OH

You only get one chance to go around in this world. Be happy & do what you love!

Toni Robinson

Educator at Aveda Institute

Chapel Hill, NC

If you enjoy your work then it doesn’t matter how many hours you put into it.

Dottie Green

NAHA 2020 Student Hairstylist of the Year

Columbus, OH

I came in for a tour & immediately was greeted. It felt like home immediately. It was the best decision I could have made for my career.

Jesse Sullivan

Educator at Aveda Institute

Columbus, OH

To this day I still have some family members who don't qualify what I do as a career, but I don't let that bother me because I know that I'm affecting change in the world.

Ebony Ivey

Esthetics Educator at Aveda Fredric's Institute

Cincinnati, OH

I didn't see a lot of Aftrican American estheticians in the field, but I felt like this is a lane for me.... I'm going to create my own lane and I'm going to be the example that I was looking for.

Chloe Steverson

Stylist, Nurtur Salon + Spa

Columbus, OH

I didn’t even tour any other schools.  I knew that I wanted to go to Aveda because I believed in the products and what the company stood for.

Jake Ivins

Educator, Aveda Institute Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

Any opportunity I have to make someone else feel good, you know, my cup overflows. I just love helping people just to feel and look their best.

Become a Massage Therapist in 6 Months!

Nurtur Aveda Institute Wilmington is applying for reaffirmation of accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Persons wishing to make comments should either write to the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, or submit their comments through the Council’s website (www.council.org). Persons making comments must provide their names and addresses.

MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM

740 hours

The mission of College of Wilmington’s Massage Therapy School program is to train students in the art of touch and the application of pressure in such manners that enhance clients’ relaxation, reduce overall body fatigue, and assist in client rehabilitation.

COURSE METHODOLOGY

  • Massage Therapy Courses and Theory Classes to provide you with the fundamentals of massage techniques.
  • On-Campus Spa Clinic for your hands-on training to put your massage skills into practice.
  • State Board Preparation Courses to prepare you to sit for the MBLEx exam issued by the Federation of the State Massage Therapy Board.

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.

Nurtur Aveda Institute Wilmington School Code – 013850

Complete the FAFSA Online

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

Day Class Schedule
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Evening Class Schedule
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Course

Hours
MAS 100 Introduction to Massage Therapy 80
MAS 130 Massage Technique I 80
MAS 140 Body Mechanics 50
MAS 220 Chinese Techniques 70
MAS 230 Massage Technique II 60
MAS 240 Spa Elements 70
HED 110 Anatomy & Physiology 40
HED 111 Advanced Anatomy & Physiology 40
MAS 110 Kinesiology 50
GEN 125 Ethics & Professionalism 20
MAS 250 Board Review 20
MAS 210 Business Practices 20
MAS 120 Holistic-Relationship of the Body & Mind 20
MAS 260 Clinical Practicum 120
Total 740

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