Massage Therapy DIPLOMA, 38 CREDITS

Riverland’s two-semester Massage Therapy program prepares students for a rewarding career in therapeutic bodywork. As an NCBTMB Assigned School, the program offers high-quality training in anatomy, physiology, massage techniques, and client care. Students gain hands-on experience in a modern lab and through community outreach, preparing them for diverse careers in spas, clinics, or private practice.

Location: Austin
Program Starts: Early Fall
Course Plan: Two Semesters, 784 hours of instruction
Faculty:
Karla Caruso | 507-433-0567 | Karla.Caruso@riverland.edu
Rebecca Flohrs | 507-433-0589 | rebecca.flohrs@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
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Required Core Courses
MASS1600	Introduction to Massage	4 CR
MASS1601	Intermediate Massage	3 CR
MASS1602	Kinesiology	4 CR
MASS1603	Massage Modalities	3 CR
MASS1604	Business and Ethics in Massage Therapy	2 CR
MASS1605	Pathology for Massage Therapists	3 CR
MASS1608	Advanced Massage	2 CR
MASS1609	Topics in Massage Therapy	3 CR
MASS1610	Clinical Experience and Internship	5 CR
MASS1612	Body and Mind Connection in Massage	3 CR
MASS1611	(MBLEX) Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Preparation	3 CR
MASS1613	Chair Massage	3 CR

For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Massage Therapy program page at riverland.edu.