Get the Skills to Become a Massage Therapist

34-Week* Massage Therapy Training Program in San Antonio

Are you interested in health and holistic healing? Do you enjoy helping others and feel satisfaction by providing relief to those in need? As a Massage Therapist, you can use your therapeutic touch to provide relaxation, relieve pain and stress, and rehabilitate injuries.

The Massage Therapy program at Milan Institute in San Antonio provides the technical and practical skills training you need to begin your career in health and holistic healing. Learn Eastern, Western, ancient modalities, and the latest skills and techniques to function competently as a professional massage therapist in as few as 34 weeks*!

The best way to see if Milan Institute is the right fit for you is to come and tour the school. You can tour our facilities and meet with students and instructors. Schedule a tour now or Get more info.

Massage Therapist Training at Milan Institute in San Antonio

The Massage Therapy program at Milan Institute prepares students to become professional massage therapists. Students learn to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. The program includes a unique curriculum containing Eastern, Western, and ancient modalities as well as the latest skills and techniques. Students receive practical training, including through an internship in Milan Institute’s student massage spa.

In the Massage Therapy program, students learn:

• Massage Therapy Essentials – a comprehensive introduction to anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and the history of massage. Includes an introduction to massage protocols, Swedish massage, and standards of ethics and professionalism.
• Anatomy and Physiology – in-depth study of the organization and structure of the human body as well as the functions of the human body.
• Movement Arts – an introduction to kinesiology, sports massage, and passive joint mobilization
• Pathology and Eastern Arts – an introduction to pathology, the disease process and how it affects the body’s functions. Includes a focus on Shiatsu and Acupressure.
• Deep Tissue Massage – students learn the skills to perform various deep tissue massage techniques for muscle redefinition by releasing stagnation, knots, and spasms that lie deep within the muscular tissue.
• Massage Techniques – students learn about various massage techniques including prenatal and pediatric, chair, and reflexology. Includes CPR and First Aid education.
• Spa Techniques and Practical Anatomy – aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and other popular spa techniques, including body wraps, scrubs, Hot Stones, and the use of hot and cold packs and compresses. Practical Anatomy gives students hands-on experience in locating, palpating, and defining the location of various muscles.
• Business Management and Law – focuses on issues necessary to build and maintain a massage practice including how to communicate with clients and associates effectively and professionally, determine permit requirements, navigate legal aspects, keep records, and understand tax information. Provides an understanding of the professional standards, code of ethics, and scope of practice necessary to build a strong foundation in massage therapy. Also provides education on HIPAA regulations.

Upon completion of the program, students will have the skills and knowledge to work as a professional massage therapist in a variety of settings including massage spas, hospitals, doctors’ offices, sporting events and more.

Gain Experience in Our Student Spa

Not only will you learn Massage Therapy techniques in the classroom, but you’ll also gain real-world experience working with real clients in our on-site student spa.

With supervision & guidance from our experienced instructors, you will provide clients with services similar to those offered in salons and spas. Once you’ve completed your program, you will be prepared to enter the professional world with confidence and begin building your client base.

Employment Opportunities

As a graduate of Massage Therapy school, you may find employment in:

• Health Spas
• Massage Studios
• Physicians’ Offices
• Private Practices
• And more!

One of the advantages of becoming a Massage Therapist is that you can work in a variety of settings, such as the spa industry, tourism, or clinical settings. Learn more about Massage Therapy training at Milan Institute and see if our program is the right fit for you.

Get Massage Therapy Career Training You Feel Good About

Are you ready to turn your passion for health and holistic healing into a career you’ll love? With Milan Institute in San Antonio, you can train to become a massage therapist in as few as 34 weeks*! Gain the practical and technical skills training you need to take the state board examination for licensure and enter this career field.

Our admissions representatives will be happy to answer questions and schedule a tour of our classrooms and student spa where you can learn more about the path to your new career.

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The Massage Therapy program is offered at these campuses:

• Bakersfield, California†
• Clovis, California†
• Palm Desert, California†
• Reno-Sparks, Nevada
• San Antonio, Texas – Ingram Park
• Visalia, California†

†CAMTC approved program

*Program length varies by state; please contact Admissions for more information.

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