500-hr Massage Therapist Program
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500 Hours cumulative level program
Start days are on the 3rd Monday of each month or on the following dates: -
January 13, April 13, July 20, & October 12, 2012
Class times and days vary depending on desired program track
Instructor(s): Massage Therapist program team
telephone: 415-474-4600
program Overview
The 500-hour Massage Therapist Program is a comprehensive training designed for the student who is committed to building a rewarding career in massage and bodywork. The curriculum and content offered in this program covers all the essentials needed for becoming a successful master bodyworker/massage therapist. It includes everything from learning the basic massage fundamentals to mastering the most in-demand advanced modalities such as Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, and Cranial-Sacral. Emphasis will also be placed on honing clinical skills and building and marketing a successful bodywork practice.
To register for this program or to learn more details about course content and schedules, please contact our admissions office at 415.474.4600.
This program will provide you with the hours and curriculum required for the CAMTC’s 500-hour Massage Therapist Certification through the State of California, and includes the following components:
program objectives
- Fundamentals of Massage
- Swedish & other Massage Modalities
- Advanced Massage & Deep Tissue Skills
- Clinical Massage Techniques
- Deep Tissue/Myofascial Release
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Cranial Sacral
- Stretching & Joint Mobilization
- Ortho-Bionomy©
- Lymphatic Massage
- Pathologies & Orthopedic Conditions
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Body Mechanics
- Professional & Practice Buliding
- Ethics & Bodywork Boundaries
- Student Massage Clinic & Integration
| Registration | STRF | Books | Tuition | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75.00 | $17.50 | $220.00 | $7062.50 | $7375.00* |
The San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork has a variety of tuition payment options and financial assistance opportunities available depending on your needs and preferences. Please call to discuss your options and to determine eligibility.
* Price represents actual tuition and does not include possible payment plan origination and administrative fees. Please call for more details.