Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy
Our definition of a quality massage therapy education
At the Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy, we strive to offer our students a comprehensive medical massage program. Some massage therapy schools teach students how to give a good back rub, but not much else. We understand the importance of teaching students the best massage therapy techniques, while also offering them a strong background in medicine and health.
Our approach to education can prepare students to work in the setting of their choosing. Some of our students can be qualified to work in:
- Independent massage therapy practices
- Physicians' offices
- Chiropractic offices
- Hospitals
- Fitness centers
- Health and day spas
We believe massage therapy has an important place in the healthcare industry. A skilled massage therapist can offer his or her clients a unique sense of comfort. To allow our Massage Therapy program graduates the opportunity to work alongside other healthcare professionals, we provide our students comprehensive training in anatomy and biology. When this is accompanied by modern massage therapy techniques, graduates of our program can have a competitive edge in the industry.
Massage therapy as an art and a science
We know you want to be on the right track for a new career. An education from the Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy can help you find the path that's right for you. We believe our massage therapy graduates can be more successful if they have a complete understanding of the workings of the human body.
Our program can introduce you to many topics that are relevant to massage therapy, as well as other health professions, such as:
- Muscle identification
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- First aid and CPR
- Medical billing
- Business and ethics practices
Courses offered at the Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy that are specific to massage therapy careers include:
- Swedish massage
- Therapeutic massage
- Chair massage
- Myofascial release
- Orthopedic massage
- Active isolated stretching
Massage therapy and your life
Not only do we value the education we can provide our students, we take pride in providing career assistance and support even after graduation. Before and after graduation, it is our mission to provide support for our students in the forms of:
- Knowledge
- Advice
- Encouragement
We know many of our students lead busy lives. Sometimes time and money are tight for us all. That's why we offer a choice between day or evening Massage Therapy programs. We also offer financial aid for those students who qualify.
Where your new career can begin
Contact us to learn about what a massage therapy career can offer you! We can answer your questions about our program, and show you how far your new career can take you.