Curriculum

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A Foundation for Your Future

The Therapeutic Massage & Training Center curriculum runs for 10 months. Classes begin the second week of March and second week of September. Contact the school for exact start dates.

Spring classes are held in the evening. Fall classes are offered both in the evening and daytime.

Small Class Sizes

We want students to thrive in our tradition of small classes. Our classes are kept to 16 students or less. With more than 12 students, we add a second instructor for the hands-on portion of the curriculum to ensure students receive maximum one-on-one coaching.

Hands-on education begins with the second class and continues for the entire 10-month term, through basic, intermediate and advanced techniques. In addition, students are motivated to develop their own style of touch.

Our director and instructors are always available for questions and advice, something not possible with larger classes. Students are encouraged to take advantage of one-on-one coaching from instructors to hone their skills.

TMTC embraces holistic approaches to foster health. We promote the highest ethical standards. Students receive attentive massage training backed by years of experience.

Entrance Requirements

Potential students must interview with the director prior to acceptance; be at least 18 years of age; and provide proof of a high school diploma or GED. A student must submit a completed application form with the application fee no later than two weeks prior to the first day of class.

Therapeutic Massage & Training Center and its instructors do not discriminate against any individual because of race, sex, religion, physical disability or age.

Prior Training

The director may evaluate transcripts of prior training in the field of massage or bodywork therapy, medical and life sciences for the purpose of providing credit in certain areas of the curriculum. Proof of prior training must be submitted to the director prior to the first class for review. A written and/or practical test may be given to ensure appropriate knowledge. The decision of the director will be final.

Core Areas of Study

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Pathology
  • Swedish Massage
  • Neuromuscular Massage & Trigger Point Therapy
  • Professional Ethics
  • Business Law & Practice
  • Hydrotherapy
  • CPR

Adjunct Modalities

  • Aromatherapy
  • Chair Massage
  • Hot Stone Massage
  • Oriental Theory
  • Reflexology
  • Energy Healing using Quantum Touch
  • Thai Massage
  • Sound Therapy (Acutonics® tuning-fork therapy)

Certificates and transcripts with final grades are provided to graduates on graduation night who have completed all graduation requirements. Upon completion of our 512-hour course of study, graduates are eligible to apply for New Jersey State Certification / Licensure and to sit for the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.