Students
Stressed? Recently injured? Sitting too much? Massage therapists are increasingly called upon to relieve these ills of life. At the Moorhead campus of Minnesota School of Business, we offer an associate degree and a technical diploma in Massage Therapy.
Call us to learn more
For information about Massage Therapy training, contact our Moorhead campus. Call us at 218-422-1000 to learn how we can help you start your career.
Massage therapy programs
We offer the following programs:
Associate in Applied Science in Massage Therapy
This two-year degree provides students with the skills and knowledge for entry-level employment as massage therapists. They learn basic and advanced massage techniques and strengthen communication, analytical and business skills necessary for management of a small business. A full-time student can complete the program in just 18 months.
Graduates are eligible to take various certification exams, including:
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The National Certification Exam of Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) provided by National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
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Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) provided by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) the NCETM exam offered by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
Massage Therapy Diploma
Students may complete this technical diploma program in as few as 12 months. They take many of the same massage therapy courses as associate degree students do, and are eligible to sit for the same exams. Students are prepared for entry-level positions in salons, spas, gyms and corporate wellness departments.
North Dakota licensing
Any student planning to apply for massage licensure in North Dakota is required to take Anatomy and Physiology I and II as well as Exercise Physiology. This applies to both associate degree and diploma students.
Topics in our massage therapy programs
In addition to basic courses in anatomy and kinesiology, students study specific techniques, including the following:
- Swedish Massage
- Pregnancy/Special Populations Massage
- Myofascial Release
- Hot Stone Massage
- Deep Tissue/Trigger Point Massage
- Sports Massage
- Introduction to Thai/Energy Work
What are the qualities of a massage therapist?
Massage therapists heal through touch. They know how to ask clients the right questions so they can provide the correct treatment. They understand how to match the technique to the needs of the client. They are able to master the rigorous material required of students in our degree and diploma programs.
Find out more
For information about the massage therapy programs available at our campus in the Fargo-Moorhead area, contact Minnesota School of Business. Call us at 218-422-1000 to learn more.