Schools of Massage Therapy

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As a health-care profession, massage therapy is based upon the health sciences. Graduates from a massage therapy diploma program complete studies in: human anatomy and physiology, musculoskeletal anatomy, kinesiology, pathology, general nutrition, therapeutic exercise, hydrotherapy and thermal therapies, massage theory and techniques, clinical assessment and treatment planning, treatment of various conditions, ethics, research literacy, and business and practice management. Recognized massage therapy diploma programs in Manitoba offer two-year programs with at least 2200 hours of instruction. This intensive training ensures the confidence of the public and other health-care professionals in the abilities of graduate massage therapists.

Secondary education pre-requisites are required for entry to the study of massage therapy. Applicants to massage therapy schools are typically required to hold a Manitoba High School diploma, or equivalent. Secondary or post-secondary studies in the sciences (e.g., biology, kinesiology, anatomy & physiology) are helpful but typically not mandatory pre-requisites to studying massage therapy. Studies in other related areas such as physical education, communication, business, research, and psychology are also helpful for those wanting to become massage therapists.

Manitoba has two schools of Massage Therapy that currently provide comprehensive two year programs of study: The Massage Therapy College of Maniotba, and Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapies Inc. Both of these schools are privately owned insititons that are registered with the Province of Manitoba, Advanced Education. The MTAM endorses and supports the two year program as a minimum standard for the entry to practice the profession of Massage Therapy in Manitoba.

The MTAM monitors the curriculum of each College/School and their respective 'Examination' process to ensure graduates are able to meet the MTAM requirements for membership application.

Individuals interested in the profession of Massage Therapy are encouraged to contact the schools directly concerning their entrance requirements and courses of study. The schools are:

Massage Therapy College of Manitoba
204-691 Wolseley Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1C3
Telephone: 204-772-8999
For detailed information: www.massagetherapycollege.com

Wellington College of Remedial Massage Therapy, Inc.
435 Berry Street
Winnipeg, MB R3J 1N6
Telephone: 204-957-2402
For detailed information: www.wellingtoncollege.com

Both registered schools are also members of the Canadian Council of Massage Therapy Schools established in 1998. www.ccmts.ca