Wilmington Therapeutic Massage

The 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 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.

 

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Become a Massage Therapist in 6 Months!

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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.

Aveda Institute Wilmington School Code – 013850

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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

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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