MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOL
A health and medical career training opportunity!
“Changing Lives Through Education”
Proverbs 9:9
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About Our School
Massage Therapy is used in a variety of different settings from spas, cruise lines, vacation resorts, local businesses, medical offices, rehab facilities, and hospitals. The Wellness Institue of Chester County: Massage Therapy School has developed a program so that your education will qualify you to work in any and all of these various career opportunities. Your school should never limit your potential!
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Book A Student Massage.
A 1-hour student massage in our local clinic in Exton Pa is $40. Student Clinic is an opportunity for our students to practice what they have learned on the public. As a client, you will receive a 60-minute clinical massage from one of the students. When your massage is complete, we ask that you fill out our skillset form so that our students know where they excel and where they need improvement.
FAQs
How many students are in each class?
We value small class sizes that benefit the students’ learning environment. The format we have developed allows our students to have one on one time with the instructor. Because of that, we limit each class to only 12-14 qualified students. If you qualify, we offer class starts as often as we can to try and accommodate for the demand.
When do classes start?
Choose one program.
Click the link to call for class start dates and see if seats are available, seats fill very fast!
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Spring Program - MAY 05/14/2024
17 months [600hrs]
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Fall Program -SEPTEMBER 09/16/2024
10 months [600hrs]
Schedule: M-W-F [Two class choices]
Time: Day Class 9:00am to 2:00pm
Night Class 5:00pm to 9:30pm
Winter Program - JANUARY 01/21/2025
9 months [600hrs] Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
How long is the program?
Our program is 600 hours of in-class instruction approved by the PA Department of Private Licensed Schools and will prepare students to sit for the Massage and Bodywork Licensure Examination (MBLEx) before graduation.
Once licensed, graduates are eligible to join the Interstate Massage Compact
How much does Massage School cost?
Your total out-of-pocket costs can vary depending on which program you enroll in, what term you decide on, and the types of Financial Assistance you may qualify for. This will all be discussed with you during your admissions interview. Whatever you choose to do, and however much Financial Assistance you qualify for, the total cost of tuition is $8,500.00.
How much money do Massage Therapists make?
Your income potential is up to you. We feel confident that by the end of your education here at The Wellness Institute of Chester County you will be qualified to earn as much as you desire. Many of our colleagues in the industry have decided to enter into private practice. Our Instructors, Acting Directors, Directors, and Owner all have in the field business experience and relationships with business owners. We will be a resource to your individual career goals beginning, during, and following your time at The Wellness Institute.
How is the school navigating COVID?
The Wellness Institute of Chester County is compliant with the updated guidelines set forth by the CDC. Universal Face Coverings are optional when community levels in Chester County are measured at Medium or Low levels. The School will continue to include necessary exceptions and associated guidance, and affirm the public school entity is complying with the safety protocols as outlined by the CDC to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The Wellness Institute of Chester County affirms that it has completed the required Attestation Form and submitted it to our Local Health and Safety department. CDC
Why Join The Wellness Institute of Chester County?
A career in Massage Therapy can be a very rewarding experience. Following your education at The Wellness Institute of Chester County’s Massage Therapy School, you will have the opportunity to easily find a job in a variety of health and wellness settings. You could even go into private practice as a small business owner. Massage Therapists have the choice of working in a medical center, spa, cruise line, doctor’s offices, massage clinics, or even out of the comfort of their own home. You will be equipped to help people for a living. There is so much that you can accomplish with the skills you will develop from the Massage Therapy School at The Wellness Institute of Chester County here in Exton, PA. By the time you graduate from the Massage Therapy School at The Wellness Institute of Chester County you will be prepared to begin treating common musculoskeletal conditions in your communities. This course is specifically designed for:
Doctors
Chiropractors
Physical Therapists
Licensed Massage Therapists
Benefits of Massage
How can massage therapy be used in a medical setting? The Doctors at The Wellness Institute of Chester County have developed a medical curriculum specifically designed to train our students with a clinical skill set. Using the principles of Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology, Physics, Manual Manipulation, and what we know from the best available research in Medical Journals you will gain an understanding of how you can effect the musculoskeletal system through Massage Therapy.
Physiology
You will learn how Massage Therapy can effect the Physiology of a patient in a positive way!
Circulation
You will learn how Massage Therapy can be used to improve circulation, which ultimately leads to a variety of applications.
Surgery
Hospitals and Rehab Centers are now utilizing Massage Therapy to improve outcomes and recovery after various surgical procedures.
Respiratory
Medical journals are now showing how Massage Therapy can be used to improve lung inflation and rib motion in the chest cavity.
Children
From Infant massage to Adolescent Massage, you will have an understanding of how Massage Therapy can benefit all ages.
Neurological
Massage Therapy can have a profound effect on the nervous system.
Bone and Joint
Massage Therapy can drastically impact the quality of bone and joint movement.
Vision
There are endless applications to Massage Therapy if you simply have the vision to see them.
Quality over Quantity
We are not about having the Most Students. We are about educating the Best Students! Our Class Size is limited to 12-14 students per class. This way you get the best education with the 1 on 1 Instruction Format we’ve designed. Our 600-hour Curriculum is broken into 4 major categories of instruction. Within those 600 hours, you will learn the following:
29% Anatomy, including physiology, kinesiology, and pathology
42% Theory, including massage and bodywork assessment, sanitation, safety, and hygiene
4% Business, including professional ethics and law practices
25% Techniques, including bodywork and CPR
Medical Center Tour
As a student at The Wellness Institute of Chester County, you will have the opportunity to spend time in our local Wellness Center in Exton, Pa. The Wellness Center of Chester County is a medical office that provides a variety of healthcare services to the community, including Massage Therapy. Work directly under Dr. Zappy in a unique shadowing experience to get on the job experience before graduation.