Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - Massage Program, Natural Healers

Welcome to Pacific College's San Diego Campus

Your interest in the field of holistic health care comes at an exciting time. As the field of Oriental medicine grows, so does the need for qualified practitioners.

Pacific College offers some of the most comprehensive massage and Asian bodywork programs available. With substantial roots in Oriental body therapy, the programs are designed both for students launching a career in the field and for health practitioners who want to offer additional modalities to their patients.

One of the unique aspects about our massage programs is that it has close ties with our Oriental medicine program. Working alongside Oriental medicine students and professionals in our classes and clinics allows our students to develop a greater depth of knowledge and expertise. The massage and Oriental medicine programs may be completed concurrently, allowing students to obtain a massage license and begin practicing massage therapy while working towards their master's degree.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at http://pacificcollege.edu/pcom_static/disclosures.html

Pacific College, San Diego Massage Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Asian Holistic Health and Massage, BS

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science program is to prepare students for employment in the fields of Asian holistic health and massage. The bachelor's degree will enable graduates to market themselves as fully competent and informed healers to companies in the growing field of Asian holistic health and massage. Students will take a sufficient number of courses in body therapy and massage to qualify for licensure and employment.

Program Highlights

Upon graduation, not only will students be able to present themselves as highly skilled practitioners, but they will also be able to support the community with the knowledge and skills that encourage health through natural means. Students will take a number of courses in body therapy and massage to qualify for licensure and employment in the profession of massage. A sample of the courses students take in this program are: anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, tui na hand techniques, survey of Chinese medicine, and preventative health care.

Associate of Science (Massage Therapy/Asian Bodywork), AS

The Associate of Science (Massage Therapy/Asian Bodywork) is a two-year degree program that demonstrates significant training to massage patients and prospective employers. Graduates of the program are eligible for certification and licensure, and prepared to enter a career in massage therapy either in private practice, or in the employment of another qualified healthcare practitioner, such as an acupuncturist, spa owner, or chiropractor.

Program Highlights

The 600-hour core massage therapy curriculum also includes 30 units of General Education to meet the requirements for advancement into the Master's program. The massage portion of the program emphasizes Oriental medical theory, tui na, and the development of the student's ability to understand the causes and symptoms of disease, allowing them as practitioners to customize their massage therapy to their client's individual needs. In the bodywork portion of the program, students receive an introduction to the valuable theories of Chinese medicine and specialize in a multitude of Asian bodywork therapies, including tui na, shiatsu, Thai massage and others.

Associate of Applied Science (Holistic Health Science), AAS

The Associate of Applied Science (Holistic Health Science) is a two-year degree program that demonstrates significant training to massage patients and prospective employers. Graduates of the program are eligible for certification and licensure, and prepared to enter a career in massage and body therapy either in private practice, or in the employment of another qualified healthcare practitioner, such as an acupuncturist, spa owner, or chiropractor.

Program Highlights

The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science program is to develop the student into an expertly trained body therapist. This 60-unit program focuses on Oriental medical theory with a comprehensive training in practical massage skills, including tui na, shiatsu, Thai massage, and a multitude of Asian bodywork therapies. The wide array of electives allow the student to specialize in an area of interest, such as pediatrics, sports medicine, or reflexology.

Massage Therapist/Asian Body Certificate

The Massage Therapist/ Asian Bodywork Certificate offers significant body therapy training and emphasizes Oriental medical theory, tui na, and the development of the student's ability to understand the causes and symptoms of disease. Asian Bodywork Therapy has grown into a recognized specialty supported by the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia and is certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Students in this program receive an introduction to the valuable theories of Chinese medicine and specialize in a multitude of Asian bodywork therapies including tui na, shiatsu, Thai massage, and others.

Program Highlights

The Massage Therapist/ Asian Body work program prepares students for certification by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Therapies of Asia. Some of the courses the program offers are circulatory massage, shiatsu, deep tissue massage, Oriental medicine theory and points for massage therapists, CPR, and table Thai.

Other Programs Offered at PCOM - San Diego

Master of Science Traditional Oriental Medicine, MSTOM
Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Pacific College, New York Campus Programs

Master of Science Traditional Oriental Medicine, MSTOM
Master of Science Acupuncture, Emphasis in Traditional Oriental Medicine, MSAc
Master of Science Acupuncture, Emphasis in Classical Chinese Medicine, MSAc
Master of Science Acupuncture, Emphasis in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, MSAc
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Asian Holistic Health and Massage, BPS

Pacific College, Chicago Campus Programs

Master of Science Traditional Oriental Medicine, MSTOM
Bachelor of Science in Asian Holistic Health and Massage, BS
Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapies, AAS
Massage Therapy/Asian Bodywork Certificate

Contact Information

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

	Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - Massage Program 7445 Mission Valley Rd. Suite 105 San Diego, CA 92108
	Welcome to Pacific College's San Diego Campus Your interest in the field of holistic health care comes at an exciting time. As the field of Oriental medicine grows, so does the need for qualified practitioners. Pacific College offers some of the most comprehensive massage and Asian bodywork programs available. With substantial roots in Oriental body therapy, the programs are designed both for students launching a career in the field and for health practitioners who want to offer additional modalities to their patients. One of the unique aspects about our massage programs is that it has close ties with our Oriental medicine program. Working alongside Oriental medicine students and professionals in our classes and clinics allows our students to develop a greater depth of knowledge and expertise. The massage and Oriental medicine programs may be completed concurrently, allowing students to obtain a massage license and begin practicing massage therapy while working towards their master's degree. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at http://pacificcollege.edu/pcom_static/disclosures.html Pacific College, San Diego Massage Programs: Bachelor of Science in Asian Holistic Health and Massage, BS The purpose of the Bachelor of Science program is to prepare students for employment in the fields of Asian holistic health and massage. The bachelor's degree will enable graduates to market themselves as fully competent and informed healers to companies in the growing field of Asian holistic health and massage. Students will take a sufficient number of courses in body therapy and massage to qualify for licensure and employment. Program Highlights Upon graduation, not only will students be able to present themselves as highly skilled practitioners, but they will also be able to support the community with the knowledge and skills that encourage health through natural means. Students will take a number of courses in body therapy and massage to qualify for licensure and employment in the profession of massage. A sample of the courses students take in this program are: anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, tui na hand techniques, survey of Chinese medicine, and preventative health care. Associate of Science (Massage Therapy/Asian Bodywork), AS The Associate of Science (Massage Therapy/Asian Bodywork) is a two-year degree program that demonstrates significant training to massage patients and prospective employers. Graduates of the program are eligible for certification and licensure, and prepared to enter a career in massage therapy either in private practice, or in the employment of another qualified healthcare practitioner, such as an acupuncturist, spa owner, or chiropractor. Program Highlights The 600-hour core massage therapy curriculum also includes 30 units of General Education to meet the requirements for advancement into the Master's program. The massage portion of the program emphasizes Oriental medical theory, tui na, and the development of the student's ability to understand the causes and symptoms of disease, allowing them as practitioners to customize their massage therapy to their client's individual needs. In the bodywork portion of the program, students receive an introduction to the valuable theories of Chinese medicine and specialize in a multitude of Asian bodywork therapies, including tui na, shiatsu, Thai massage and others. Associate of Applied Science (Holistic Health Science), AAS The Associate of Applied Science (Holistic Health Science) is a two-year degree program that demonstrates significant training to massage patients and prospective employers. Graduates of the program are eligible for certification and licensure, and prepared to enter a career in massage and body therapy either in private practice, or in the employment of another qualified healthcare practitioner, such as an acupuncturist, spa owner, or chiropractor. Program Highlights The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science program is to develop the student into an expertly trained body therapist. This 60-unit program focuses on Oriental medical theory with a comprehensive training in practical massage skills, including tui na, shiatsu, Thai massage, and a multitude of Asian bodywork therapies. The wide array of electives allow the student to specialize in an area of interest, such as pediatrics, sports medicine, or reflexology. Massage Therapist/Asian Body Certificate The Massage Therapist/ Asian Bodywork Certificate offers significant body therapy training and emphasizes Oriental medical theory, tui na, and the development of the student's ability to understand the causes and symptoms of disease. Asian Bodywork Therapy has grown into a recognized specialty supported by the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia and is certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Students in this program receive an introduction to the valuable theories of Chinese medicine and specialize in a multitude of Asian bodywork therapies including tui na, shiatsu, Thai massage, and others. Program Highlights The Massage Therapist/ Asian Body work program prepares students for certification by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Therapies of Asia. Some of the courses the program offers are circulatory massage, shiatsu, deep tissue massage, Oriental medicine theory and points for massage therapists, CPR, and table Thai. Other Programs Offered at PCOM - San Diego Master of Science Traditional Oriental Medicine, MSTOM Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Pacific College, New York Campus Programs Master of Science Traditional Oriental Medicine, MSTOM Master of Science Acupuncture, Emphasis in Traditional Oriental Medicine, MSAc Master of Science Acupuncture, Emphasis in Classical Chinese Medicine, MSAc Master of Science Acupuncture, Emphasis in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, MSAc Bachelor of Professional Studies in Asian Holistic Health and Massage, BPS Pacific College, Chicago Campus Programs Master of Science Traditional Oriental Medicine, MSTOM Bachelor of Science in Asian Holistic Health and Massage, BS Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapies, AAS Massage Therapy/Asian Bodywork Certificate Contact Information If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information here.
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