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Once ignored by western medicine, massage therapy is now recognized as an effective component of modern medical care. It is used to treat pain, increase circulation, help injured muscles heal and reduce stress and anxiety. If you want a career that will give you the tools to help people feel better through the power of touch, massage therapy may be right for you.
- Associate in massage therapy (PDF file)
- Massage therapy diploma (PDF file)
Contact us today at 1-866-476-2121 to learn how you can begin your massage therapist training. Our admissions representatives will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Hands-on training in two massage programs
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB)-Plymouth offers two programs in massage therapy:
- Associate in Applied Science in Massage Therapy. The two-year associate program gives students training in various massage techniques, including an advanced technique course in craniosacral and lymph drainage therapies. Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is one of the few massage therapy schools in the Twin Cities area that offers these complex techniques.
- Massage Therapy Diploma. A full-time student can complete this short program in four quarters. Students do not take general education courses, but focus exclusively on learning the main massage techniques.
Both programs include hands-on training in swedish massage, pregnancy and special populations techniques, myofascial release, trigger point/deep tissue, hot stone and spa techniques and sports massage.
Certification or licensure
Graduates of our massage therapy programs may also be eligible to take the following certification and licensing exams:
- The National Certification Exam of Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) provided by National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
- Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) provided by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)
Students may be able to cover the costs of certification exams with our Professional Certification Scholarship.
Learn more about your future as a massage therapist
Get your career training start by calling our admissions department today: 1-866-476-2121. You can also send us an online request for more information.