Cleveland Chiropractic College

Look at your hands. They will be your future. In the Cleveland Chiropractic College massage therapy program, your hands become instruments of caring and comfort--the highly trained tools of your profession.

Cleveland Chiropractic College is now offering a two-phased, 650-hour massage therapy program on its Los Angeles campus. The 30-week program is designed to graduate therapists who will be highly skilled in Swedish, deep tissue, and sports massage.

Phase 1: a 300-hour module designed to provide a strong foundation in:

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Pathology
• Business
• Ethics
• Swedish massage
• Deep tissue massage
• Hydrotherapy

This course is a very hands-on program, devoting about half of the time to classroom learning and half to learning and practicing massage techniques.

Phase 2: involves a 350-hour module that covers coursework such as:

• Deep Tissue Massage
• Eastern History and Theory
• Basic Sports Massage

It also contains training in:

• Anatomy
• Kinesiology
• Business
• Ethics

A 150-hour student clinic experience is incorporated into this phase to give the student practical experience in developing his or her skills under the supervision of highly experienced staff. This gives the student both confidence and experience in treating clients of all types and is viewed by potential employers as job experience.

Completion of this program will position the graduate for a successful career in private practice working for a primary health care provider such as a chiropractor, a medical doctor, or in a:

• Spa
• Wellness Center
• Fitness Facility

Graduates of both phases of the program are qualified to sit for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, which is required in many states for licensing.

Graduates may also apply for certification as Certified Massage Therapists (CMTs) in the state of California.

Application Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old by the program start date and physically able and willing to perform and receive the massage techniques taught in the program.
• Submit a properly completed Application for Admission along with a non-refundable application fee of $50.00.
• Provide a letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member. (Applicants are encouraged to seek a letter from an allied health professional, a current/former instructor or professor, or a current/former employer.)
• Compose a short essay (one page) outlining your reasons for wanting to become a massage therapist.
• Submit proof of high school graduation or GED.
• Disclose any previous felony or misdemeanor charges.
• Participate in an on-campus interview with the Program Director.

Tuition: $4,725.00 for Phase 1 and $3,780.00 for Phase 2.
Tuition includes all textbooks for each Phase.

Los Angeles Campus Location

A short walk from two light rail stations and just off the Hollywood Freeway, Cleveland Chiropractic College's centrally located campus provides easy access to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal City, Disneyland, Orange County beaches, first-rate skiing, Melrose Avenue and much more. Of course, there's also the beautiful Southern California weather, world-class shopping and dining, beautiful parks, diverse cultures--plus incredible networking and training opportunities.

The newly remodeled campus features multimedia classrooms, student computer labs, research labs, on-campus food service, a public Health Center and a state-of-the-art Media Center. The College's Office of Student Services can help you find a variety of comfortable housing options near campus.

Founded as Ratledge College in 1908 in Guthrie, Okla., the College was moved to Los Angeles in 1911. The institution came under Cleveland leadership in 1950 and was renamed Cleveland Chiropractic College-Los Angeles in 1955. The College is nationally recognized as a leader in health care education.

You owe it to yourself to take a look. The Massage Therapy Program is uniquely focused to prepare you for a rewarding career in an allied health field. Cleveland also offers the Doctor of Chiropractic degree, a BS in Human Biology, an AA in Biological Sciences and accelerated pre-professional health science courses.

Contact Us Today!

We invite you to tour our campus and talk with students about their education To learn more about the Massage Therapy Program or Cleveland Chiropractic College, contact us today. We look forward to seeing you soon.

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.