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The Stautzenberger College Massage Therapy Program

Are you famous for your foot rubs? Step into a career in Massage Therapy with an Associate Degree from Stautzenberger College. The Massage Therapy program at Stautzenberger College uses a career-focused, hands-on approach to train students in the skills and knowledge necessary to serve as a vital member of the wellness team.

Massage Therapy Courses

Core Courses
The core courses are 84 credit hours and all students must complete them.
  • Introduction to Desktop Applications
  • Written Communications 1
  • Oral Communications
  • Fundamentals of Computer Keyboarding
  • Massage Anatomy & Physiology 1
  • Massage Therapy 1
  • Massage Anatomy & Physiology 2
  • Ethics for Massage Therapy
  • Massage Therapy 2
  • Massage Anatomy & Physiology 3
  • Massage Therapy 3
  • Massage Anatomy & Physiology 4
  • Massage Therapy 4
  • Massage Anatomy & Physiology 5
  • Massage Therapy 5
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Law
General Education Electives
Students must also choose three of the following electives:
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Civics
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Introduction to Economics
  • Written Communications 2
For more information, please see our catalog.

A Day in the Life of a Massage Therapist*

A massage therapist is a vital member of the wellness team. As a massage therapist, you will bring relief to individuals suffering pain and stress throughout their bodies.

You may provide:
  • Swedish massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Trigger point massage
  • Sports massage
You may work in day spas, salons, massage therapy studios, hospitals, fitness centers, etc.

Click here to see your earnings potential** as a massage therapist in Northeast Ohio.

* Day in the Life information gathered from the Occupational Outlook Handbook, compiled by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, found at http://www.bls.gov/OCO/.

** Incomes provided by Salary.com represent industry averages. Actual income may vary by employer, experience and skill level.
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