Established Since 1974

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Of the Heart, The Head And The Hands
Leader in Massage Education for 34 years

Offers a complete course in basic therapeutic massage, an advanced massage therapist course, as well as a comprehensive selection of advanced continuing education workshops.  Experienced instructors trained in a variety of professional specialties emphasize a balance of theory and practice, science and intuition. 

The Massage Therapist Course (150 hours - 94 hours Practical / 56 hours Lecture) provides a thorough foundation in basic massage therapy.  The technique studied is a highly effective approach based on the balanced integration of classic European circulatory massage, contemporary mind-body, sensory awareness techniques and modern scientific massage. 

Included in the course are classes in related anatomy / physiology, ethics / contraindications, bodywork history, business, biomechanics, nutrition, and hygiene.

In addition, for the Advanced Massage Therapist course you will need to complete the required classes of Anatomy /Physiology, Pro Skills and the 50-hours electives.

The Massage Therapist Course
3 Months / 150 hours / $1,512.00

The Advanced Massage Therapist Course
6 Months / 300 hours / $3,350.00

CEW - 1500 + Clock Hours

Individual Certificates of Completion will be issued for satisfactory 
completion of a minimum of fifty hours in each of the following categories:

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Advanced Massage Therapy

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Deep Tissue & Clinical Bodywork

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Thai Massage 

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Oriental & Energy Bodywork

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Structural Integration 



Approved by Bureau for BPPVE
Certified Swedish Massage Full Course & Continuing Education Workshops in Valley Glenn, California

Please Click Here to download our complete brochure of class descriptions and schedules.  The Brochure is in PDF so you will need Adobe Reader which is a free download here

Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley we are the Massage School of Santa Monica. An established school founded in Santa Monica California in 1974 by Bernadette Gessner. We have now relocated to our Valley Glen Campus and kept our landmark namesake Massage School of Santa Monica.

Our 10,000 graduates and current students come to us from all walks of life as far reaching as, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, England, France and Canada and all across the United States, they have a common goal in discovering the importance of massage, and how holistic intuitive touch can make a difference in our world.  They have an approach to living that is creative and a desire to work with people. Many successful entrepreneurs behind Southern California’s pop healing spas and training facilities received their training and guidance under our teacher’s watchful eyes.

Massage School of Santa Monica continues to offer its traditional Massage Therapist program and unique creative and innovative continuing education workshops to enhance your career. Our Classes are taught by Los Angeles most exceptional staff of instructors with over 200 years of collective hands-on professional experience.

We believe that learning the art of massage is first and foremost a journey of exploration into your own self. Before you can respectfully enter the intimate arena of physical contact with another human being you must first explore accept and understand your own world.

Yours truly,

Bernadette, Maryse, Karl.

VALLEY GLEN OFFICE
6422 1/2 Coldwater Canyon
Valley Glen, CA 91606
Tues, Wed, Thurs: 12 pm - 7 pm
Monday, 9 am - 4:30pm
Fri, Sat: 12 pm - 4:30 pm
Sun & all legal Holidays Closed
 

PHONES
Tel:  310-393-7461
Tel:  818-763-4912
Fax Line:
818-763-4915
800 Line: 800-746-2772
www.massageschoolsantamonica.com
e-mail:
mssm.info@massageschoolsantamonica.com

 

 


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