American Institute of Massage Therapy

Campus Locations: Pompano Beach, Florida
Instruction: 720 clock hours
Average Duration: 7 months
Tuition Cost: Tuition for 720 hour Program is $9,450.00 at $13.12 per clock hour,books included. Registration fee is $150

Techniques covered: Anatomy, Physiology, Swedish Massage, Hydrotherapy, Kinesiology, Pathology, Florida Massage Laws , Ethics, Holistic Health, Neuro-linguistic Programming, Relaxation Techniques, Practice Building and Marketing, Private Practice Basics, Myofascial Techniques, Rolfing, Medical and Sports Massage, Neuro-muscular Techniques, Western Massage , Medical Errors, Asian Bodywork, Aromatherapy, Energy Techniques, Cranio-Sacral Techniques, Geriatric Massage, Reflexology, Stone Massage, Trager, Prenatal and Infant Massage, Spa Techniques,Thai Massage,Watsu, Chair Massage,Colon Therapy

Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology(ACCSCT)

Year Established: 1982- founded as the Palm Beach School of Holistic Massage, 1987- name changed to the American Institute of Massage Therapy

Graduates per Year: 59 graduates between September 1, 2205 and August 31,2006

Admissions Contact: Marianne Miller

Description: The American Institute of Massage Therapy exists for the purpose of teaching massage therapy and also offers a course in colon therapy. The importance of perceiving the individual as a whole person and treating the physical and emotional aspects of health are both strongly emphasized. Our 720-hour Massage Therapy Program is designed to exceed the 500-hour requirement set forth by the State of Florida regulating Massage Therapy.The graduate of the Massage Therapy Program receives a diploma verifying 720 hours in Massage Therapy and Hydrotherapy training and is eligible to take the National Certification Exam.

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