Massage
Therapy.
Anatomy, modalities and a steady, mindful touch — 600 hours of training to launch a flexible, rewarding career in one of wellness' fastest-growing fields.
600 Hours
~4 Months
Eastern & Western
A growing field.
A rewarding
healing profession.
Massage Therapy continues to grow in popularity — and qualified therapists are more in demand than ever. ABI offers the finest massage therapy program in Southern California, fully preparing you for a flexible, rewarding career as a professional massage therapist.
You'll become proficient in Western modalities like Swedish, Deep Tissue and Hot Stone, and Eastern modalities including Shiatsu, Acupressure and Thai. You'll gain direct experience with the public under the supervision of experienced instructors at our on-campus massage clinics — plus business and marketing training to help turn your passion into a lasting practice.
Six modules.
One certified
massage therapist.
Western and Eastern traditions, anatomy and the business of running a practice — the full toolkit a working massage therapist needs.
Western modalities.
Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage and Prenatal — the foundational Western touch most clients walk in expecting, drilled into every kind of body you'll work on.
Eastern modalities.
Shiatsu, Acupressure, Thai Massage and Hand & Foot Reflexology — the traditions that give your practice depth and let you meet a wider range of clients where they are.
Hot stone & spa life.
Hot stone, aromatherapy and the signature spa services that round out a luxury menu — plus the consistency and pacing that keeps a spa client list booked.
Anatomy & physiology.
How the soft tissue actually works — the science underneath every modality, so your touch is both effective and safe for every client on the table.
Practice business.
Western and Eastern traditions, anatomy and the business of running a practice — the full toolkit a working massage therapist needs.
Clinical experience.
Western and Eastern traditions, anatomy and the business of running a practice — the full toolkit a working massage therapist needs.
The nuts
and bolts.
600 program hours.
A comprehensive 600-hour program designed to prepare you to open your own practice or work in a doctor's office, chiropractor's office, spa or wellness center.
~4 months full-time.
A focused full-time schedule completes in roughly four months. Part-time options are available — talk to admissions about a path that fits your life.
On-campus clinic hours.
Real, supervised work with the public at our on-campus massage clinics — the experience that fully prepares you for the transition from student to professional.
Financial aid available.
ABI participates in federal Title IV financial aid for eligible programs. Admissions will walk you through what's available before you commit.
Career services for life.
Resume help, salon partner introductions and ongoing employment support — long after the cap-and-gown photos are over.
Where this
practice can take you.
A working massage therapist can build a practice almost anywhere wellness lives — from spas and hospitals to sporting events and cruise ships.
How to start.
Reach out.
Use the form below or call admissions. We'll talk through your goals, schedule, and any aid questions you have.
Tour the campus.
Walk the floor, meet a few instructors, and see the clinic you'll be working in. Tours run weekday afternoons.
Enroll.
Submit your enrollment paperwork and finalize aid. You'll get a start date and a kit list — and that's it, you're in.
Day one.
Show up. Start the 600 hours that turn into a career.
Take the
first step.
Ready to begin your massage therapy journey? Complete our application and an admissions advisor will reach out within one business day.
Start your application in under 2 minutes.
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