Massage Therapy

Our Massage Therapy program will give you hands-on experience necessary for a meaningful career as a massage therapist. Our comprehensive curriculum includes anatomy, physiology, pathology, ethics and lifestyle wellness–all important skills needed for a career as a massage therapist. Our program is now a part-time afternoon or evening program, so you can fit classes into your schedule.

Learn advanced massage techniques including prenatal massage, cupping, and hot stone massage. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in workshops with massage professionals and attend a variety of field trips, including a human cadaver lab! Then you can practice your massage skills on actual clients at the student-run Emily’s Massage Clinic.

What Can I Do with an Emily Griffith Massage Therapy Certificate?

Graduates use their certificate to work as a Massage Therapist in a variety of settings, including:

Massage Clinic
Sports Massage
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinics
Resorts
Casinos
Spas

Thinking about applying? Get the program checklist or flyer.

Massage Therapy requires a criminal background check. Click here for a full list of disqualifying offenses.

Service Industries

$5,345

Approximate cost. Additional material and book fees may apply

10 Months

Part Time
Program length

1/17/2023

Next Start Date

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Course Information

Required Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
MST 1005	Lifestyle Wellness	2
MST 1006	A & P for Massage Therapy	4
MST 1010	Ethics for Massage Therapy	1
MST 1011	Massage Therapy Fundamentals	4
MST 1013	Professional Massage	3
MST 2004	MST Business Practices	2
MST 2008	Musculoskeletal Anatomy	2
MST 2016	Pathology for Massage Therapy	3

MST 1005 Lifestyle Wellness

Explores fundamental knowledge and application of specific wellness principles necessary to develop a plan for improved health, enhanced wellness, and an overall healthy lifestyle that influences both personal and professional living.

Start Date: 04/17/2023

Instructor: Christine Alarcon

MST 1006 A & P for Massage Therapy

Provides a general knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the body systems with focus on the anatomy and physiology of the muscular and skeletal systems. This course is designed specifically for individuals specializing in massage therapy.

Start Date: 02/06/2023

Instructor: Christine Alarcon

MST 1010 Ethics for Massage Therapy

Focuses on the ethical issues associated with the practice of massage therapy. Emphasis will be on the NCBTMB Code of Ethics, confidentiality of client information, and effective and appropriate interpersonal communication with clients and peers.

Start Date: 01/23/2023

Instructor: Christine Alarcon

MST 1011 Massage Therapy Fundamentals

Describes the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to perform therapeutic massage that incorporates an understanding of the physiological and psychological effects and overall health benefits of this modality. This course will cover the history of massage therapy, contraindications, hygiene, session documentation, body mechanics, appropriate draping, and the basic stroke techniques of Swedish massage for seated and table massage. A focus on palpation and increasing comprehension of muscle anatomy will be incorporated throughout this course.

Start Date: 01/17/2023

Instructor: Christine Alarcon

MST 1013 Professional Massage

Continues the study of Integrative Therapeutic Massage techniques with emphasis on assessing and meeting clientÂ¿s needs. Students give massage in supervised in-class clinicals, applying appropriate therapeutic intervention.

Start Date: 04/19/2023

Instructor: Christine Alarcon

MST 2004 MST Business Practices

Assists the practitioner of massage therapy to envision, market, establish and maintain a professional massage therapy practice.

Start Date: 06/21/2023

Instructor: Christine Alarcon

MST 2008 Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Provides an advanced and applied study of the musculoskeletal system for massage therapy students, other bodyworkers, and/or movement instructors. This kinesthetic course focuses on the recognition of bony locations of the major nerve pathways, the origins, insertions, and actions of muscles, and other anatomical structures to improve and refine palpation skills.

Start Date: 06/27/2023

Instructor: Christine Alarcon

MST 2016 Pathology for Massage Therapy

Focuses on basic knowledge of disease, injury and health to assist the massage therapist to promote healing, ease pain and discomfort, and avoid complications during massage therapy sessions. With a broad perspective of pathology and specific pathophysiology of diseases contributing to the need for massage therapy, this course provides the foundational science for safe practice as well as addresses the impact of massage on overall health and well-being.

Start Date: 05/15/2023

Instructor: Christine Alarcon

EMILY’S STORIES

"It has been my desire to succeed in life and I believe that having a good education is the foundation of good success."

Lillian is a graduate of our HSE program. Lillian is originally from Nigeria and came to Denver in 2016. She came to Emily Griffith to continue her education. The GED program was her starting point and her goal was to then continue to CNA and then LPN and from there additional training in nursing if she has the chance.

Lillian says her husband encouraged her and helped explain concepts. Laura Blom gave her textbooks to practice reading, Martha in the SSC was really helpful as well. Lilian used the SSC to get help with math questions and Martha would help her out, and Laura was always there and she approached her on breaks to ask questions. The encouragement she received was really important to staying positive and ultimately achieving her goal.

Lillian passed her GED and she is now preparing to apply to the CNA program! “It has been my desire to succeed in life and I believe that having a good education is the foundation of good success,” says Lillian. “I would like to thank Laura, and Emily Griffith for showing me the way and for providing me the opportunity to achieve one of my goals.”

Congratulations Lillian!

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