South Bay Massage College

South Bay Massage College

The Most Affordable Massage Program In Southern California

About Our School & Spa

• Dr Kevin: Founder & Director of South Bay Massage College & Coastline Spa. A family of 5 doctors: raised in Cape Code, Ma.
• Affiliated Coastline Spa Opened in 1989
• South Bay Massage College Opened in 1998
• State-Approved Certification Program/School Code:1936381
• We Hire Doctors to Teach Anatomy & Sports Injuries Classes
• Over 1,500 Graduates up to 2009
• Over 55 Interns on Internship Spa 2 Blocks to the Beach
• Beautiful Modern Internship Spa at the Beach, Very Relaxing!
• Main Campus Just 5-Blocks to the Beach in Manhattan Beach
• Performed over 16,000 Massages since 1989
• Well Respected School & Spa in Our Local Community
• Our Clients are Active Healthy Professionals at the Beach
• Our Instructors are State-Certified & Well Qualified to Teach
• Our Initial Massage Program is 175 Hours
• Over 900 Hours of Certified Advanced Classes
• Become a Healer with Us!
• Small Class Sizes 6-10 per class
• Day, Evening and Weekend Classes Available
• Monthly Open Houses & Weekly Private Tours
• Visit Us and Talk With Our Students & Interns
• Most Cost Effective Massage Certification Program in CA
• Our Program approx $6-12/hour, other schools $30-35/hr
• Tuition: Our Initial Program is 175 Hours for Only $1,595
• Earn 325 Hours for Only $1,595 with Additional Intern Hours
• Earn 513 Hours for Only $3,240…Most Cost Effective in CA
• Loans and Payment Plans Options are Available
• You Will Receive a Great Education with Us!
• South Bay Massage College Graduates Will Get Employed!
• Over 95 Local Spas, Clinics, Gyms, etc Avail to Our Graduates

Our Mission

Our goal is to promote massage as one of the healing arts. Our focus is to have our students and teachers work closely together and have an enjoyable learning experience. To prepare our students for their own professional, ethical massage therapy practices or employment in the massage industry.

Our Approvals

• South Bay Massage College was granted approval to operate from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education in July1998. (School Code 1936381) Approval to operate means compliance with minimum state standards and does not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the state or by the Bureau.
• Approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
• Approved by Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
• South Bay Massage College prepares every student for city, state and/or national examination

Facilities – In Manhattan Beach

Our main campus is located in beautiful Manhattan Beach, California just 5 blocks from the beach and offers the perfect relaxing environment to learn massage therapy. Our state-approved certification program offers over 1000 hours of massage therapy training with the highest quality of academic education, in order for you to become a qualified massage practitioner.

South Bay Massage College is one of the few schools in the southern California offering a State-Approved Graduate Internship Program. Located just 2 blocks from the beach is our beautiful internship spa. This facility provides you with an excellent combination of hands-on experience & massage business spa training.

South Bay Massage College consists of two facilities, both located in Manhattan Beach. At our Internship Spa, you will have a great opportunity to learn while working on actual clients. This will make certain that you will develop your massage techniques, build up your self-confidence and become a well-trained massage therapist.

Our Massage Therapy Course

Our courses are limited to 10 students and are completed in just 6 weeks plus clinical spa internship.

Our Initial Massage Course is 175 Hours and additional hours can be obtained by taking advanced classes…up to 1000 hours. Therefore, you can receive 300, 500 or 1000 hours of certified hours by taking advance classes or any number of hours needed.

Our class schedule is designed to meet your schedule. Whether you are employed, a student or just have a busy lifestyle, our program provides you with day, evening and weekend classes.

Very affordable tuition, excellent curriculum and our beautiful modern facilities provide you with a tremendous educational experience. You will love it.

You WILL succeed! We depend on that. Your success is our success!

Massage Therapy Course – 175 Hours

The following classes are included in the curriculum:

• Massage History and Theory
• Hygiene
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Swedish Massage (Demonstration & practice)
• Basic Nutrition
• Introduction to Deep Tissue Therapy
• Business Ethics and Marketing Skills

Our Open House Special Gift For You!

Sign-Up at Our Open House and Receive a Massage Bolster for Free ($40 Value). Monthly Open Houses and Weekly Private Tours.

Over 900 Advanced Classes:

Deep Tissue I (50 hours)–Lower Body
Deep Tissue II (28 hours)– Upper Body
Sports Massage (50 hours)
Sports Injuries & Rehab (50 hours)
Chair Massage (7 hours)
Aromatherapy (7 hours)
Advanced Massage Techniques (50 hours)
Advanced Anatomy (50 hours)
Reflexology (25 hours)
Acupressure (35 hours)
Cranial Sacral (24 hours)
Myofascial Release Therapy (24 hours)
Kinesiology/Physiology (24 hours)
Spa Therapy (20 hours)
Pathology (24 hours)
Shiatsu (28 hours)
Body Mechanics & Active Massage (28 hours)
Bodywork Strength & Conditioning/Flexibility (20 hours)
Orthopedic Massage (50 hours)
Musculoskeletal Injuries in Sports (12 hours)
Functional Anatomy (36 hours)
Nutrition (12 hours)
Sports Nutrition (24 hours)
Business & Ethics (12 hours)
Exercise Training & Rehab (40 hours)
Pregnancy (24 hours)
Clinical Internship Program (up to 200 hours)

SBMC Employment

South Bay Massage College has established very strong relationships with some of the top recognized reputable spas and healing centers. We are also in high demand with chiropractors and spas in the South Bay & greater Los Angeles areas. We are very proud to say that our students graduate our massage program as well rounded therapists and not just as another massage technician.

Graduate Jobs

South Bay Massage College graduates are welcome to view our weekly up-dated job listings and can be emailed to you. We have direct contact with many owners of local spas, Chiropractic clinics, and many other massage therapy centers.We are one of the most respected massage therapy programs in Southern California. Our history and network of relationships in the field continue to help our graduates have success.If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.