Career Networks Institute (Costa Mesa, CA )

Campus Locations: Costa Mesa, CA
Instruction: 720 Hours
Average Duration: 9 Months
Tuition Cost: $8000
Techniques covered: relaxation massage, therapeutic procedures, sports massage, and others

Accredited by: CNI College is Nationally Accredited by ABHES: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and CAAHEP: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Year Established: 1994
Graduates per Year: 50

Description: The Massage Therapy diploma program is considered to be an entry-level program for a career in therapeutic massage. This program is designed to train the student in personal service and wellness massage. Massage is a non-specific systematic stroking, kneading and friction of the soft tissue of the body. Massage through its bodywork and related energy-based techniques can support effective body functions and thus benefit the healing process. It is not involved in the diagnosis of conditions or in the specific treatment process.

As a foundation for all programs at CNI, the students are introduced and exposed to a wide range of bodywork techniques and modalities including relaxation massage, therapeutic procedures, sports massage, and much more. The Primary, Intensive, and Clinical Practicum Sections must be taken simultaneously.

The length of the program is 720 clock hours, represented by 35.1 semester units. The clinical aspect of the program is on going throughout the program. The Massage Therapy program does not include an externship.