ICT Kikkawa College

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy Diploma Program

The Massage Therapy Diploma program at Kikkawa College is registered with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Private Institutions Branch. Students who are eligible may apply for financial aid through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Kikkawa College is an educational institution accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). The 2200-hour program provides students with an integrated-curriculum model developed by ICT Schools' Department of Education. Our massage therapy program is client-centered and reflects a holistic approach to massage therapy. Over the years Kikkawa College graduates have excelled in the entrance examinations of regulated jurisdictions and professional associations. The massage therapy program at Kikkawa College commences in September and January.

Work Towards Your University Degree as You Obtain Your Massage Therapy Diploma

Graduates from Kikkawa College's Massage Therapy Diploma program are able to transfer their massage therapy credits towards a BSc in Human Science (post-diploma) at Canada's largest and most notable online distance education university. Up to 30 credits can be transferred towards your degree at Athabasca. By attending Kikkawa College the tuition you pay for your massage therapy diploma can, at the same time, pay for 30 credits of the 120 credits required by Athabasca University to complete your degree. That represents a significant savings should you wish to obtain your university degree at a future time in your career.

Owned and Operated by Massage Therapists, Kikkawa College Has Provided the Expert Training of Massage Therapists for 26 Years

For a quarter of a century Kikkawa College has been providing excellence in massage therapy education. Kikkawa College is a Canadian corporation, owned and operated by experienced and practicing massage therapists who ensure that the Kikkawa College massage therapy program is current and reflects future trends in massage therapy. Kikkawa College has been under the same ownership since its inception in 1980. Its owners are actively involved in provincial and national professional massage therapy organizations in Canada.

A History of Innovation and Leadership

Kikkawa College has been instrumental in leading the way in the growth of the massage therapy, shiatsu therapy, and holistic therapy professions in Canada. Over the years of its existence ICT Schools has made many professional contributions which include:

• the development and adaptation of orthopedic assessment methods currently used by massage therapists today;
• expansion to a 2200-hour program doubling the educational standards in Ontario in the 1980s;
• the first provincially registered shiatsu therapy program in Ontario;
• the first Massage Therapy Teacher Certification program;
• exclusive access to Suikodo™ Therapy training developed by Sensei Mitsuki Kikkawa, Shiatsu Master;
• the first educational institution providing massage therapy programming in Canada to become an institution accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA);
• the only COMTA-accredited private career college in Ontario that provides massage therapy training; and
• the only private massage therapy program in Ontario to become an education provider for Athabasca University where the 2200-hour massage therapy program is accepted for full transfer of credit towards a university degree in health sciences.

Department of Education Provides Educational Expertise

Kikkawa College's Department of Education, comprised of education experts, is dedicated to the development of curriculum that meets high academic standards and reflects an integrated and holistic approach to health care education. Exclusive to Kikkawa College is Student-Centered-Interactive-Learning (SCIL) developed by ICT Schools' Department of Education to facilitate the student learning process. The quality of our curriculum is reflected in the fact that Kikkawa College has been approved as an education provider for Athabasca University. Graduates of the Kikkawa College massage therapy program can transfer up to 30 massage therapy program credits towards a university degree.

Attend a Private School That Will Provide You with the Assurances That Are Only Available From an Accredited Educational Institution

Kikkawa College is an institution accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). Kikkawa College is the only private career college in Ontario offering massage therapy that is COMTA-accredited, thereby assuring students of a higher quality of education and administrative practices. Accreditation provides students with quality and performance assurances that non-accredited schools may not provide.

Health Care Is About People and Community

At Kikkawa College our primary focus is caring for people. Our programs are people-centered and we draw students who choose the health care professions as a career because they too are motivated by a personal need to serve and help people. Our programs are holistic in nature emphasizing a whole person approach addressing the body, mind and spirit. This reflects current trends in modern health care that recognize the nature of true healing.

Friendly and Supportive School Environment

Kikkawa College is committed to providing its students with positive and supportive educational experiences. Staff and faculty are approachable, available and knowledgeable in their support for students. Respect for persons is a focal point at Kikkawa College and we emphasize the importance of a balanced and collective effort on the part of the entire college community that demonstrates respect, good will and a caring attitude for oneself and others.

Provincial Registration, Financial Aid, Accreditation, Association Membership and Recognition

• Kikkawa College is registered with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Private Institutions Branch.
• Kikkawa College is registered with the Ontario Student Assistance program. Eligible students may qualify for the Canadian Student Loans Programs (CSL) and the Ontario Student Loans Plan (OSL).
• Kikkawa College's programs are approved by the Association of Massage Therapists and Wholistic Practitioners (AMTWP).
• Kikkawa College is a member school with the Canadian Council of Massage Therapy Schools (CCMTS).
• Kikkawa College is a member school with the Ontario Council of Private Massage Therapy Colleges (OCPMTC).
• The Kikkawa College massage therapy program and continuing education programs are approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) in the United States.
• Kikkawa College's continuing education programs are approved for CEU credits by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO).

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