St. Croix Center for the Healing Arts

The St. Croix Center for the Healing Arts, Ltd (SCCHA) is located in beautiful Hudson, Wisconsin in the St. Croix River Valley. SCCHA is licensed with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the Wisconsin Approval Board.

We believe that massage and bodywork is truly a rewarding profession. As a graduate you will have many career opportunities in chiropractic offices, medical facilities, spas and health clubs, or your own business. We offer an integrated approach to massage and bodywork that incorporates a medical foundation with instruction and information in the various therapies used in the healing arts. We are committed to supporting our students by providing an environment for personal and professional growth in body, mind and spirit.

SCCHA offers three progressive and innovative programs. Program I is 853 hours of massage and bodywork. Program II is the new 604 "Fast Track". Program III is the 183 hour Reflexology program. We adhere to the highest standards. Our instructors are highly trained and many are forerunners in their fields. Class size is limited to ensure an optimal learning environment for each student.

Program I and II prepare students for the National Certification Exam. Program III prepares students for the American Reflexology Board Exam. Programs are offered daytime, evenings and weekends to accommodate most schedules. Daytime classes meet Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening classes meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

1. 160-Hour Integrative Massage Course
   Students will earn the skills and acquire the confidence necessary to give a one-hour therapeutic massage to a client. Students will gain working knowledge of the musculoskeletal system, and kinesiology relevant to massage work.
2. 120-Hour Deep Tissue and Sports Massage Course
   Students learn to combine deep tissue, sports massage and body reading analysis. The work helps to increase the structural range of motion and release pain from the body.
3. 100-Hour Acupressure Course
   Students will learn basic acupressure using the Five Element Theory with its twelve meridians and Strange Flows.
4. 120-Hour Anatomy and Physiology Course
   Students will have an understanding of each of the body systems and an understanding of how physical and emotional dysfunction affects the body.
5. 64-Hour Pathology Course
   Students will learn the importance of how pathology changes the practice of massage and the need to be informed so they may better assess and care for their clients. The focus will be on client history and gathering data to support massage and bodywork treatments. Documentation will be covered.
6. 72-Hour Related Business Communication and Ethics Course
   Students will be provided with tools to enhance communication, develop alliances, increase profits and work smarter. Topics will include ethics, marketing, client retention, professionalism, referrals, insurance billing and business start-up, to name a few.
7. 48-Hour Aromatherapy Course
   The students will learn how essential oils affect the body, mind and spirit. Students will blend and incorporate oils, not only for their fragrances but their healing properties, as well.
8. 28-Hour Basic Reflexology Course
   Students learn how reflexology can be used to improve health. Students will learn a one-hour routine each, for hand, foot and ear.
9. 35-Hour Advanced Reflexology Course
   This program goes deeper into the dynamics of integrating the foot, hand and ear reflexology points.
10. 20-Hour Hydrotherapy and Spa Applications Course
    Students learn to integrate health and spa relaxation aspects combining different applications and nutritional information.
11. 20-Hour Chair Massage Course
    Chair massage in the workplace makes this a vital skill for today's massage therapist. Students will learn how, when, and where to apply this fun modality.
12. 16-Hour Thai on Table Course
    The students will learn modified Thai Massage techniques for use on a massage table
13. 40-Hour Final Integration Course
    This course integrates all previous classes. Students will reflect on their personal and professional growth as a result of their massage therapy education.
14. 10-Hour CPR and First Aid Course
    The student will learn CPR and the use of a defibrillator and how to administer first aid.

Tuition for Program I is $10,721, Program II is $7,376, and Program III is $2,462. Textbooks are additional. A $50 registration fee is required to hold your position in the class.

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