Massage Certification

Twin Lakes College of the Healing Arts offers a wide selection of special trainings that prepare the dedicated student for a successful and rewarding professional career in massage therapy. The Massage Practitioner Program exceeds the minimum requirements of the California Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education to practice massage in the State of California.

Our Level I 250–hour certificate program focuses on the technical skills needed for the student to give a complete, professional massage as well as contributing to the personal and professional growth of the student as a massage practitioner. Level I provides a foundation for students who wish to continue their professional training in Levels II through V.

Our Level II through Level V certificate programs are valuable and necessary for students who are committed to a comprehensive and career–oriented training. Many states and localities require state–licensed massage school trainings of 500 – 1000 hours to practice professionally. Contact the Registrar for assistance in planning your program.

Level I – Massage Practitioner Certificate 250 Hours

Massage⁄Bodywork Electives include: Integrative Swedish Massage, Polarity Energy Balancing, Thai Massage, Acupressure, Shiatsu. Other requirements include Anatomy & Physiology I for Bodyworkers, Professional Studies I, Biomechanics for Bodyworkers, supervised Internships⁄Practice Sessions, Massage–A–Thon Event

Level II – Intermediate Massage Practitioner Certificate 350 Hours

Massage Practitioner Certificate, Biomechanics for Bodyworkers, Career Path Focus I, Anatomy II, Bodywork Electives (100 hours)

Level III – Professional Massage Therapist Certificate 550 Hours∗

Intermediate Massage Practitioner Certificate, Professional Studies II, Professional Studies III, Advanced Anatomy & Physiology III, Postural Analysis & Body Reading, CPR, Bodywork Electives (70 hours)

Level IV & Professional Massage Therapist and Natural Health Educator Certificate 750 Hours

Professional Massage Therapist Certificate, 200 hours of bodywork electives which may include: Inner Resources™ Hypnotherapy Program, the BirthWise™ Birth Doula Program, Essential Oils.

Level V – Professional Massage Therapist and Natural Health Counselor Certificate 1000 Hours

Please contact the Registrar for details.

∗Curriculum Meets National Standards

Massage Therapy Courses

Twin Lakes College of the Healing Arts offers a wide selection of special trainings that prepare the dedicated student for a successful and rewarding professional career in massage therapy.

Classes are offered on a rotating basis throughout the year. Level 1 massage programs offered every quarter for day and evening.