Aveda Arts Massage Therapy Program Overview —

Currently only offered at our Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis location.

Aveda Arts’ massage therapy program cultivates skilled and compassionate practitioners. Students delve into various massage techniques, from Swedish and deep tissue to hot stone and aromatherapy. With a strong emphasis on holistic wellness, the program combines anatomy, physiology, and Ayurvedic principles. Graduates emerge with the knowledge of personalized treatments that promote relaxation and healing.

What is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy is the practice of using specialized touch to heal, renew, and relax the body. Professional massage therapy incorporates kneading, rubbing, and pressure techniques to address the skin, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

Licensed massage therapists use a combination of clinical and holistic practices to help clients relax, recover from injuries, or simply promote a balanced self-care routine. With a foundation in total body and mind wellness, massage therapy can provide relief and encourage general well-being. Massage therapists play an essential role in promoting client care.

Requirements

Massage therapy program requirements vary by state and local jurisdiction (city or county). Our program requirements include:

Age – Minimum age of 18 years

Education – A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Other documentation – This includes a government photo ID, proof of citizenship, and a Social Security card

What You’ll Learn

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute offers comprehensive coursework in massage therapy to prepare you for a real-world environment. A combination of textbook study, demonstrations, and applied skills provide first-hand experience and foundational knowledge.

Our Massage Therapy program is intended to prepare our grads to take and pass the MBLEx, a massage therapist exam that is recognized across many states and associations in the industry and represents a common standard in massage knowledge. The Aveda program covers instruction in the following techniques and skills:

Swedish Massage

This classic full-body massage incorporates healing kneading, rubbing, and tapping to address circulation, muscles, and joint motion.

Reflexology

Learn how the entire body is connected with this specialized theory that focuses on the feet, hands, and ears as they relate to other organs in the body.

Aromaology

Scented essential oils promote renewal when incorporated into a massage practice.

Ayurvedic Practices
Designed to support total wellness through mind, body, and spirit connection, Ayurvedic theory provides a holistic approach to health and well-being that can be incorporated into your massage and lifestyle practice.

Business Development

In addition to massage skills, expect to learn business fundamentals and the retail training necessary to work in a spa environment or even open your own business.

How Long Is The Program?

At Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, our Massage Therapy program, offered exclusively at our Minneapolis campus, includes 600 hours of instruction and training.

Cost & Financial Aid

The cost of our Massage Therapy program will vary by campus location. Financial aid is available based on eligibility. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid.

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Career Paths

what can I do with a Massage Therapy License? —

Once you graduate and meet the requirements of the locale where you plan to be a practitioner, you can provide various massage services to help clients heal, relax, and renew.

Trained massage therapists can pursue a career in many settings, including spas, sports medicine, recovery facilities, and more. Whether you plan to open your own business or join an existing spa or practice, your training can prepare you for a career as a professional massage therapist or massage therapy business owner.

With a unique combination of applied technical skills, knowledge of holistic practices, and an emphasis on business acumen, licensed graduates of the Aveda Arts and Sciences Institute often pursue a career in the following fields or occupations: