The San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork offers over 800 hours of approved training. Classes are typically taken in 125, 250, and 500-hour course/program blocks to accommodate the needs and schedules of a variety of students. Certifications can be earned in as little as two weeks or up to one year, depending on your goals and desired training. Our program and course offerings are flexible to meet the needs of a diverse student population.

Training at SFSM begins with level 1 certification in either the Fundamentals of Massage (125 hours) or Zen Shiatsu Massage (125 hours) courses. Either path provides a solid foundation for entry-level employment within the scope of both San Francisco and California regulations. Building upon the knowledge and skills obtained in the level 1 certificate courses, the Thai Massage (80 hours), Advanced Massage (125 hours), and Bodywork Therapist (250 hours) courses, as well as our Continuing Education Workshop series, provides students with opportunities to gain additional skills, experience, and competence.

The San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork also offers a 250-hour Massage Practitioner and 500-hour Massage Therapist program. Both programs are designed to give the student all the hours and course work needed to begin and maintain a successful career in massage and bodywork. All of SFSM’s programs and/or workshops can be combined in a variety of ways to fulfill the 250 and 500-hour California certification requirements.