Institute for Business & Technology (Santa Clara, CA)

Campus Locations: Santa Clara, CA
Instruction: 75 Credits
Average Duration: 8 Months
Tuition Cost: $7000
Techniques covered: Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Site Specific bodywork, kinesiology, Sports massage, On-site chair massage.

Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)
Year Established: 1990
Graduates per Year: 50

Description: Graduates of the Massage Therapy program have a thorough academic understanding, as well as complete hands-on training, in a variety of massage therapy fundamentals, including Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Site Specific bodywork, kinesiology, Sports massage, On-site chair massage, movement and exercise therapy.

Students will be given a working knowledge of the human body and basic dietary principles. The graduate will also be CPR certified.

The Massage Therapy program includes an ongoing massage internship during the course of the program in the onsite Massage Clinic. This internship allows students to gain practical experience while completing coursework.

Graduates will be qualified to work as a massage therapist in chiropractic offices, health clubs, spas, hotels, cruise ships, as well as the ability to work independently.