Gwinnett College

Your dream
Massage therapy can be an important component to the healing process and a useful way to lighten life's daily stresses. You might have what it takes to help others alleviate pain and relax. Why not learn more about the education Gwinnett College can offer you?

Massage therapists are valued members of today's workforce. Their skills and talents can allow them to work within the medical industry. This means qualified massage therapists can have the opportunity to work in some of these settings:

• Hospitals
• Physicians' offices
• Chiropractic offices
• Fitness or athletic centers

Other massage therapists might prefer non-medical work environments. These can include:

• Private massage therapy practices
• Day spas
• Resorts

A massage therapy career can offer you the freedom to pursue the work and the settings that make you feel happy and fulfilled.

Our mission
We have planned our course sequence to help you achieve success in your education. Each class you take can prepare you for the next and offer you a broad understanding of knowledge that successful massage therapists need. This includes a biological understanding of the human body, specific massage techniques and the business practices that successful massage therapists have mastered.

Our curriculum of courses can help you achieve this knowledge. The core of our curriculum encompasses:

• An understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology
• The application of specific massage techniques, including:
o Swedish massage
o Deep tissue massage
o Chair massage
o Reflexology
o Neuromuscular therapy
• The business practices of successful massage therapists

Helping you succeed
Entering a new job market can be intimidating, but Gwinnett College can help you succeed with confidence. We offer job placement assistance to our graduates. Employers in the area contact us when they are searching for qualified massage therapists. When possible, Gwinnett College can arrange interviews with these employers for students seeking job placement assistance.

For those with a busy life, financing an education can be challenging. Gwinnett College offers financial assistance to those who qualify. We also can help you plan and budget for the expenses of your education. Don't let worries about paying for an education stop you from learning more about Gwinnett College. We can help you find the solution that fits your life!

What's next
Contact us today! We can answer your questions about your education, your career, and how massage therapy can fit into your schedule and your budget.

Our location
Gwinnett College

4230 Lawrenceville Highway NW, Suite 11
Lilburn, GA 30047