WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

FIRST TRIMESTER
History of Massage
Basic Principles of Massage
Massage Therapy as a Profession
Client Assessment
Preparation for Massage
Swedish Massage
Anatomy and Physiology
Draping Techniques
Hands-On Practice
Clinical Practice
Business Ethics
NJSOM’s state approved 600-Hour Massage Certification Program is organized into trimesters. Individual clinical hours and community service hours are included.
Now Offering | Skype capabilities for attending class*
*contingent on availability
Entrance Requirements
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All students must be at least 18 years of age on or before the first day of class.
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Students must possess a high school diploma or a General Educations Development Certificate (GED).
SECOND TRIMESTER
Deep Tissue Techniques
Myofascial Release
Medical Massage
Stretching/Range of Motion
Reflexology
Anatomy and Physiology
Hands-On Practice
Clinical Practice
SOAP Notes
Treatment Techniques
for whiplash, carpel tunnel,
TMJ, sciatic problems
THIRD TRIMESTER
Medical Massage
Chair/On-site Massage
Cranial/Sacral Treatment
Prenatal Massage
Business Skills/Ethics/Law
Advanced Hands-On Practice
Post-Cancer/Hospice Massage
Lymphatic Drainage
Geriatric Massage
Hot Stone/Body Wrap
Aromatherapy
Clinical Practice