Massage Therapy

You’ll learn the practices and techniques of Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage and other specialties, and gain an understanding of how anatomy, kinesiology and physiology apply to massage practices, with this diploma program. There’s a growing awareness of the benefits of therapeutic massage, and career opportunities are expanding. You’ll graduate with the skills and training to immediately begin delivering professional massage treatments that support people’s health and well-being. 

Our flexible program combines online courses with on-campus requirements at the student clinic on our Wadena campus. You’ll gain hands-on experience in the instructor-supervised clinic, and evening clinic hours offer convenient scheduling around work and family commitments.

The program covers:

• Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology as they relate to massage practice
• Appropriate massage therapy treatment decisions
• Professional standards of practice as defined by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
• Professional and ethical business behavior

Accreditation

See program accreditation details at Accreditation.

Related Programs

You may also be interested in our Cosmetology diploma program or our Esthetician and Nail Technician certificate programs.

Facilities

Explore 360 views of where you'd learn, study, test and practice in this M State program:

Services to the public

M State Massage Therapy and Cosmetology students gain valuable real-world experience by offering reduced-rate salon and spa services to the public at our in-house student salon on the Wadena campus. Learn more about the services offered, hours of operation, and how to make an appointment by calling 218.631.7880.