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