Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy School - Rapid City, SD
Massage Therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the soft-tissues of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help rehabilitate injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients. Additionally, therapists talk with clients about what they hope to achieve through massage. Some massage therapists suggest personalized treatment plans for their clients. They also may offer clients information about additional relaxation techniques to practice between sessions.
Become a Certified
Massage Therapist
Massage Therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the soft-tissues of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help rehabilitate injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients. Additionally, therapists talk with clients about what they hope to achieve through massage. Some massage therapists suggest personalized treatment plans for their clients. They also may offer clients information about additional relaxation techniques to practice between sessions.
- Three class start dates per year, for your convenience.
- Introduction to a wide variety of massage, including reflexology
- Specialization in Swedish massage
- Procedures and techniques with the focus on compliance with SD laws and rules
- Financial aid available for those who qualify
CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Our Massage
Therapy Program
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HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs
Tuition $9,500.00
Application Fee (non-refundable) 25.00
Technical Kit* 625.62
Textbooks (non-refundable) 471.66
Digital Kit (non-refundable) 312.39
Education Kit (non-refundable) 255.00
Shipping Fees (non-refundable) 77.33
Sales Tax (non-refundable) 108.00
TOTAL COSTS $11,375.00
How long will it take?
School Required Hours
Commitment to Complete Program: 750 hours
When can I get started?
Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:
- 02/07/2025 Massage
- 06/27/2025 Massage
- 10/17/2025 Massage
STUDENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
- 1 Be Nice (or Else!) E-Book
- 1 Plugged in (access to Masters Library while enrolled)
- 1 Business Fundamentals: Connecting to My Future app
- 1 Course Key Digital Access
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
- 1 Massage Therapy: E-BOOK – Susan Salvo Principles & Practices 6th Edition
- 1 Anatomy Color Book – Printed Book
- 1 Trail Guide to the Body, 6th Edition, E-Textbook
- 1 T rail Guide to the Body, 6th Edition, Printed Textbook
- 1 Trail Guide to the Body, 6th Edition, E-Book Student Workbook Package
- 1 Applied Anatomy & Physiology Manual Therapist E-Book
- 1 Applied Anatomy & Physiology Manual Therapist Review Guide Printed Book
- 1 MBlex Licensing Study Guide Book
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