Massage Therapy
Apply bodywork techniques based in science
Learn how to help people live more comfortably and with less pain. As more people pay attention to their overall health and wellness, many are turning to massage therapy to recover from injury and reduce stress. As a licensed professional, you will apply human anatomy and physiology within a healing environment. Jumpstart your career with this certificate.
Why study Massage Therapy with us?
You learn a variety of massage and bodywork techniques. Your courses are a blend of lecture, lab, and clinical hours. You will complete your clinical hours through outreach experiences and at our on-campus Therapeutic Massage Public Clinic! You will feel prepared to confidently take the national Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx).
Highlights
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Financial Aid/Scholarships Available
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Student Therapeutic Massage Clinic
Gain hands-on experience with guidance from a licensed therapist/instructor and providing massage services to community members.
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Program Length: 1.5 Years
Full-time students can complete in 1.5 years.
Career Degrees & Certificates
For students who want to start or shift to a new career or advance in their current career.
You can earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree at CLC in 2 years*. Gain job-ready skills from experienced instructors and earn work-based experience from apprenticeships and internships. Some of the courses you’ll take earn college credit, which can transfer to a 4-year college or university toward a bachelor’s degree.
*Assumes full-time enrollment.
For students who want to earn job skills for entry level occupations, or level up in their career.
Certificates are designed to be completed in less than 2 years. Many certificate programs contain Career Degree core courses so you can continue with additional study or stack certificates to earn an A.A.S. degree.
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Career Certificate
Massage Therapy
- Cost
- $6,272*
*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.
Courses in the program
We offer a wide range of courses in massage structure and functions, clinical skills and special populations, kinesiology —and so much more!
Meet our instructors
Experience the benefit of small class sizes and personalized instruction from your CLC instructors.
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Pabedinskas, Joana
Instructor, Health and Wellness Promotion 847/543-2029 jpabedinskas@clcillinois.edu
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