A hands-on, full-time, 12-month massage therapy program.
State approved curriculum, centered on our values – integrity, transparency, student-focused, accountable, adaptable, and empathetic.
Our 12-month (1,000 hour) program is one of the most stringent in the nation. Our 3,000 square foot facility includes a reception area, waiting room, 7 private treatment rooms for student clinics, 2 Hydrotherapy/Vichy Shower rooms, 2 large classrooms, men’s and women’s restrooms and a kitchenette. Class sizes are small (12 maximum) to provide an excellent teacher-student ratio and provide students access to many learning aids.
The primary goal of REN Institute of Massage Therapy is to offer quality education and experience needed for graduates to demonstrate:
- Knowledge and proficiency in massage therapy techniques
- Professional standards of ethical behavior and business practices
- Commitment to continued education
- Client-centered approach to massage therapy
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology
- Critical thinking skills for integrative massage
- Preparation for successful results on the MBLEx licensing exam
Our classes are centered around making you the best massage therapist possible
We offer a wide range of high-quality courses in a variety of subjects.
Anatomy/Physiology
Students will gain a thorough knowledge of the human body and will examine the following major body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, [...]
Massage Classes
Includes: Intro to Massage and Swedish Massage; Deep Tissue; Stone Massage; and Advanced Massage I & II. These classes include a variety of [...]
Health Services Management/Ethics
Students will acquire the skills to create, maintain, and grow a professional and ethical massage therapy business. Topics covered include professional ethics; office [...]
Hygiene & Practical Demonstration
Students will demonstrate sanitation and sterilization processes, including disease and infection prevention as it applies to massage therapy as well as universal precautions. [...]
Hydrotherapy
This course discusses the theory and practice of Hydrotherapy, the scientific application of water, in all three of its physical forms, for the [...]
Convenient schedules focused on you
Our program is completed in twelve months and includes 1,000 hours. We begin two programs per year.
Official School Holidays are Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
| Term 1 (10 Weeks) |
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| Anatomy I |
| Hygiene and Practical Demonstration |
| Intro to Massage Therapy and Swedish Massage |
| Term 2 (10 Weeks) |
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| Anatomy II |
| Physiology I |
| Deep Tissue Massage |
| Hydrotherapy I |
| Massage Clinics I |
| Term 3 (10 Weeks) |
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| Physiology II |
| Pathology I |
| Stone Massage |
| Hydrotherapy II |
| Massage Clinics II |
| Term 4 (10 Weeks) |
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| Pathology II |
| Business & Ethics I |
| Advanced Massage I |
| Massage Clinics III |
| Term 5 (10 Weeks) |
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| Business & Ethics II |
| Advanced Massage II |
| Massage Clinics IV |
| Exam Prep |
Admission Requirements
Have an interest in helping people with their relaxation and pain relief needs.
Must be 18 or older with high school diploma or GED.
Be physically capable to perform massage. Massage is a physical job.
Complete application and admission interview.
Pass a background check.
Must have ability to read, write and speak English.
Students must be able to commit to the values and policies of the program.
Students must be competent in word processing and have access to e-mail.
Students must attend classes and clinicals at the school as outlined in the program schedule.
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