North-West College

About the College

North-West College's facilities are well equipped and nicely decorated, presenting a warm and friendly atmosphere conducive for learning. The College's mission is to prepare students in short-term, allied health and business courses for gainful employment. The faculty has many years of experience in the field; many hold teaching credentials and other professional certificates, and all have been oriented to the College's unique way of teaching. The quality of education is the highest priority at North-West College.

Massage Therapy Course

Did you know that today there are more people than ever who need health care services?

That means that there are more career opportunities in the health care industry than ever before, for people like you, who want to be a Massage Therapist.

What do Massage Therapists do?

Massage Therapists learn the skills to relieve patients of pain. The Massage Therapist program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of healthcare settings. You will gain in-depth educational skills that increase your knowledge and develop specialized techniques of massage. The distinguishing characteristics of a person entering this career are a deep commitment to the service of others, willingness to provide quality health care as a part of a health care team and an interest in the day-to-day operations of a modern health care facility.

Where do Massage Therapists work?

Employment opportunities for Massage Therapy graduates include positions in massage offices and private practice, physicians' offices, hospitals and medical centers, chiropractic offices, nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, health clubs and fitness centers, spas and resorts, hotels, cruise ships, beauty and hair salons, pain management centers, and sports team facilities.

Course Modules:

• Seminar for Success
• Swedish Massage
• Shiatsu Massage
• Sports Massage/Reflexology
• Spa Services/Wellness Strategies
• Understanding Pain/Alternative Massage Methods, I.
• Deep Tissue/Alternative Massage Methods, II.

Curriculum includes:

Student Orientation, Internship Workshop (seminar for job preparedness), and CPR.

Education Philosophy

North-West College's desire is to prepare students in short-term courses for exciting careers in the medical and business fields. This is accomplished by a professional faculty, a well qualified administration and knowledgeable support staff. The quality of education is the highest priority at North-West College. Students are accepted on their ability to benefit without regard for race, color or creed. Faculty and staff are chosen with the same non-discriminatory criteria, providing a charming, ethnically mixed staff who provide a professional career oriented educational experience, with enthusiastic support for all students in a multi-cultural environment.

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