Southern California University of Health Sciences

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) presents:

SCU Massage Therapy Professional Certification Program

We are Shaping the Future of Massage Therapy:

Do you want an in-depth training program with educators who actively support YOU in meeting academic challenges and your career goals?

Do you want to make a living in your chosen field while continuing to learn?

Do you want to make sure that your training prepares you to be an expert in your field?

Go for the best--a nationally recognized program on a university campus - providing excellence since 1911!

Why Study Massage Therapy?

According to the Department of Labor Statistics, the demand for trained and licensed massage therapists will grow faster than average over the next ten years.

The profession of massage therapy has become increasingly in demand. Because of the renewed interest in holistic health, there are more people seeking the services of professional massage therapists. There are also more businesses employing massage therapists. Graduates from our program may find placement at hospitals, physical therapy offices, chiropractic and medical offices, health centers, fitness centers and spas, beauty salons, cruise ships, resorts, senior centers, corporations, college athletic departments and private practices.

Course Structure

SCU offers an 803-hour, professional therapeutic and sports massage therapist course.

Choose the schedule that is right for you.

** 3 Yearly starts in Whittier, CA. – evening & weekend classes

Course content includes: Proper body mechanics for therapists Anatomy, physiology & kinesiology Theory & practice Advanced full-body Swedish massage Neuromuscular therapy Trigger point therapy Clinical sports massage Training in spas & medical massage Injury prevention/rehabilitation Pregnancy massage Orthopedic massage Therapeutic stretching

Business curriculum for therapists: Marketing classes Therapeutic communications Legal issues Ethics Time management Insurance reimbursement Ways of practice Accounting SOAP notes Resumes/interviews Business plans

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