Massage Therapy Program

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Location(s): 
Houston Northwest
Massage Therapy Program

Help People Feel Better

Massage Therapy (Texas License No. MS0127) is a healing art as much as it is a science. If you are looking for a career where you get to help and heal patients, and also get to set your own hours, then massage therapy could be for you. With a career in massage therapy, you can work full-time or part-time, or work around your existing schedule to leave you time to do other activities such as spending time with your family, earning your college degree, or just enjoying your free time.

In CHCP’s massage therapy program, you will learn the origin, clinical skills, and technical knowledge necessary to become a successful practicing massage therapist. Our massage therapy school teaches students through a combination of hand-on clinical training, demonstrations, and lectures, making training at CHCP a fun and interactive experience.

Not only is it a fun and flexible career, but massage therapy is recognized as one of the fastest growing professions in the medical field today. As more people learn about the benefits of Massage Therapy, employment is expected to increase by 23.4% from 2008 to 2018, according to the Texas Workforce Commission’s Labor Market and Career Information Department.

Massage Therapy is an ancient and instinctual art recognized by the general public, the health care industry, the corporate world, and insurance companies. It is used to bring clients to a deeper level of relaxation, improve health, address pain management issues, prevent injuries, restore a healthy immune system, improve work production, enhance physical fitness, and facilitate overall wellness.

After you’ve graduated from CHCP’s massage therapy school, you will be prepared for licensing in the state of Texas and eligible for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork credential. We also offer job placement assistance to graduates who want guidance with their job search.

Please note that candidates for the program must be in moderately good health, as this is a physically demanding and strenuous occupation. Most graduates are self-employed, but many find jobs in doctors' offices, hospitals, chiropractors' offices, day spas, facial and beauty salons, nail salons, country clubs, resorts, cruise ships, casinos, hotels, gyms and fitness clubs, athletic teams and dance companies, corporate wellness programs, shopping malls, airports, nursing homes, psychiatric treatment centers, sports medicine clinics, physical therapy clinics, pain management centers, in private practice in your home or the client’s home, or an office setting.

Criminal History Evaluation Process:
There is now a process for current & potential students to have their criminal history evaluated by the Texas Department of State Health Services to determine eligibility for state licensure. Please refer to the below listed link. We recommend completing the evaluation prior to enrolling to avoid unnecessary hardship or costs if the criminal history is grounds for license ineligibility.

CHCP provides job placement assistance

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Career Opportunities

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Great Job Opportunities for Massage Therapists

  • Doctor’s Offices
  • Chiropractor’s Offices
  • Hospitals
  • Day Spas
  • Facial/Beauty Salons
  • Country Clubs
  • Resorts
  • Cruise Ships
  • Casinos
  • Hotels
  • Fitness Clubs/Gyms
  • Airports
  • Nursing Homes
  • Psychiatric Treatment Centers
  • Athletic Teams/Dance Companies
  • Corporate Wellness Programs
  • Shopping Malls
  • Sports Medicine Clinics
  • Physical/Occupational Therapy Clinics
  • Pain Management Centers
  • Private Practice/Self Employed

Massage Therapy Skills You Will Learn

  • Proper Business Operations
  • Appointment Setting
  • Advertising and Marketing
  • Client Acquisition and Retention
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • How to Take Good Session Notes
  • Proper Confidentiality/Legal/Ethical Issues
  • How to Address Client Pain Issues
  • Life Skills

Massage Therapy Courses

    Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Extern
Hours		 Total
Hours		 Semester
Credits
MODULE I            
MST 601 Anatomy & Physiology I* 72     72 4.5
MST 607 Pathology 48     48 3.0
MODULE II            
MST 602 Anatomy & Physiology II 18     18 1.0
MST 608 Kinesiology 48 30   78 4.0
MST 605 Human Health & Hygiene 18 6   24 1.0
​MODULE III            
MST 621 Massage Therapy Technique I 18 24   42 2.0
MST 612 Pregnancy Massage Technique 6 12   18 0.5
MST 613 Aroma Therapy 6 12   18 0.5
MST 611 Spa Techniques 10 12   22 1.0
MST 617 Swedish Deep Tissue Massage 8 12   20 0.5
​MODULE IV            
MST 622 Massage Therapy Technique II 18 21   39 1.5
MST 604 Business Practices and Professional Ethics 30 15   45 2.5
MST 614 Trigger Points Technique 6 12   18 0.5
MST 615 Chair Massage Therapy 6 12   18 0.5
MODULE V            
MST 623 Massage Therapy Technique III 18 26   44 2.0
MST 606 Hydrotherapy 10 10   20 0.5
MST 616 Hot Stone Massage 6 12   18 0.5
MST 618 Eastern Cultures 6 12   18 0.5
MST 619 Sports Massage Technique 6 14   20 0.5
MODULE VI            
MSTI 600 Massage Therapy Internship     80 80 1.5
             
  Totals Hours/Credits 358 242 80 680 28.5
             
             

 

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