Our Massage and Bodywork Program is a 620-hour, New Jersey State approved course for those interested in what it takes to become a massage therapist. Upon successful completion, graduates will have received comprehensive training in the art and science of massage therapy. This includes the study of Anatomy & Physiology, Myology, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Business and Ethics, and various massage modalities in both a classroom and hands-on learning format. You will also learn, and be competent in, performing Swedish, Medical, and other massage forms, and have the knowledge to be able to communicate effectively with your client and their attending medical personnel.
This course is offered at all six of our massage school locations (Haskell - Passaic County, Morristown - Morris County, Newark - Essex County, Red Bank - Monmouth County, Toms River - Ocean County), with various schedules available to meet your needs. The Massage & Bodywork Studies Program not only meets the requirements of New Jersey's certification standards, but also exceeds most state requirements, such as New York, while reflecting the most current techniques and research. Graduates are prepared to sit for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB) that is offered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). For more information on scheduling at each location, visit our Calendar.
ITM maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio in both the hands-on practice class and didactic / lecture class format for maximum instructional effectiveness while being able to offer the individualized attention and support that our students deserve.
Upon meeting the graduation requirements, you will receive a certificate acknowledging competency in Massage Therapy as well as a formal copy of your transcript. You then, as a graduate, will have ample hands-on experience and the stamina needed to work in a spa, salon, medical / physical therapy / chiropractic practice, health club, cruise ship or anywhere else that that desires to have a massage therapist on staff. You will also have the opportunity to become self-employed by going into private practice, which is supported through our massage therapy business weekend class.
Additional Offerings/Flexibility
We understand that there are unexpected circumstances that arise during a student's education, and in order to afford the greatest level of convenience and flexibility, the classes in our Massage & Bodywork Program are conducted during both day and evening sessions depending upon location. Should a student not be able to attend their regularly scheduled session, for whatever reason, there will be an opportunity to make up the missed material either the same day, or shortly thereafter.