massage therapy
about 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.
More Information About the Program
You will be provided (these items are non-returnable):
- Massage Therapy kit including black polo, massage holster, bottle of massage cream, and a massage table.
You must purchase:
Textbooks (these will be used starting the first day of class)
- Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition
Author: Salvo
ISBN: 978-0323581288 - Trail Guide to the Body, 5th Edition
Author: Biel
ISBN: 978-0982978658 - Trail Guide to the Body Workbook, 5th Edition
Author: Biel
ISBN: 978-0982978665 - Official MBLEX Study GUIDE (online registration)
Background check must be completed within 1 month prior to program start date. There are no guarantees of program entry upon receipt of a late background check submission.
Clean background checks are required by the State of Colorado in order to apply for Massage Therapy license.
Background checks are available through Colorado Bureau of Investigation at IdentoGo.
Cost: $60
Once completed: submit to hsm@emilygriffith.edu
Class time:
- You must wear:
- Comfortable, breathable attire (ex: scrubs)
- Professional and closed toe, comfortable shoes that provide support.
- You cannot wear:
- Low-cut shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatpants, short skirts/shorts, open-toed shoes, sagging pants, jewelry, hats, tops exposing midriff or sunglasses indoors.
- Hair and nails must be kept clean and groomed at all times. Nail polish is prohibited.
- Hair must be pulled back and away from face.
- Excessive odors from smoke, perfume, or other sources will not be tolerated.
- ID visible at all times during class and school events
Uniform for Clinic:
- Black pants, black scrubs, and black Emily Griffith polo shirt (provided in your kit)
- No hats
This program has a strict attendance policy that will be reviewed at orientation.
- Missed hours cannot be made up. Students who exceed the attendance limit will need to re-enroll in a future cohort.
- Enrollment in future cohorts is dependent on pending space and availability.
MST 1011 Basic Massage Therapy
MST 1010 Ethics for Massage Therapy
MST 1006 A & P for Massage Therapy
MST 2008 Advanced Muscoloskeletal Anatomy
MST 1013 Professional Massage
MST 2016 Pathology for Massage Therapy
MST 2004 MST Business Practices
MST 1005 Lifestyle Wellness
MST 1084 Clinical Massage
MST 2089 Capstone
- $6,690 (eligible for financial aid)
- Part-time 11 months
- Start Date: Part-time, 1/12/2026
- Location: Main Campus
- This program may have a waitlist.
Program Requirements
Must be 18 years or older.
*You must pass a criminal background check for this program. View full list of disqualifying offenses.
By applying to this program, you understand the Academic Preparedness and Physical Requirements below.
- Ability and stamina to manage daily reading (20-30 pages per day), workbook assignments, and related exams that occur several times per week in preparation for completion and the MBLEX licensure exam.
- English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
- Understanding of basic algebra.
- Stand and sustain activity for 8 hours at a time.
- Able to repeat the same movements.
- Capable of lifting 30 pounds.
- Ability to be precise with fine motor skills of pinching and finger pressure.
- Be comfortable with touching and working closely with fellow students.
- Enunciate spoken words clearly so that listeners can understand.
- Communicate effectively with instructor(s), classmates, and clients.
- Use fingers, hands and arms to grasp, move, or otherwise manipulate body parts.
- Use hands to handle, control or feel muscle tension.
- See details that are more than a few feet away.
- Visual acuity and depth perception.
- Work with excessive heat (towel steamers/ hot stones).
- Must pass the background check 30 days out from program start date.
- Must be 18 years of age to take the licensure exam upon completion of this program.
- This program will require computer use and internet access. If you need assistance obtaining technology, please contact student.success@emilygriffith.edu.
- Students are not allowed to work during scheduled class
- Do not plan vacations or elective surgery during the program as this program has specific hours requirements for program completion.