Massage Therapy Training in Los Angeles County, CA
South Bay Massage College, Manhattan Beach:
South Bay Massage College is an accredited massage therapy school located in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County in Southern California. Our initial massage therapist certification program is 125 hours of education plus 50 hours of spa internship, totaling 175 hours. Subjects covered include Swedish massage, anatomy, nutrition, reflexology, hygiene and hands-on lab practice. You can become qualified to take the national massage certification exam after completing the required 500 hours of massage education. We also have a wide range of advanced massage courses available including sports massage, deep tissue massage, shiatsu and many others.
- Initial Massage Therapy Program (125 hours of education plus 50 hours of spa internship, totaling 175 hours)
- Advanced Massage Therapy Classes include Deep Tissue I & II, Sports Massage, Acupressure, Advance Anatomy, Chair Massage, Pathology, Pregnancy Massage, Advance Massage Technique, Cranial Sacral, Myofascial Release Therapy, Exercise Rehab/Training, Kinesiology, Physiology, Reflexology and many more.
Our massage classes typically have 8 -10 students to a maximum of 12 students. Many massage schools will have 20-30 students per class; we don’t believe you can learn proper biomechanics with over 12 students per class. Therefore, you will receive more personal attention from our instructors.
- South Bay Massage College was granted approval to operate from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education in July1998. (School Code 1936381)
- Approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
- Approved by Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Our Teachers:
All of our instructors have many years of experience and enjoy what they do. They are all certified to teach. You will learn a great deal and will have a lot of fun at the same time. Doctors of Chiropractic teach our Anatomy/Physiology Classes. We hire Doctors so you will have an expert teach you anatomy and sports related injuries and how to treat them successfully. Most massage schools did not do this because it costs a lot more to do so.
Our goal is to promote massage as one of the healing arts. Our focus is to have our students and teachers work closely together and have an enjoyable learning experience. To prepare our students for their own professional, ethical massage therapy practices or employment in the massage industry.
Program Objectives:
Upon completion of the Massage Therapist Program of 175 hours, each student shall demonstrate:
- Fundamental Massage Skills
- Functional Comprehension of Anatomy and Physiology as applied to massage therapy theory
- Familiarization with the relevant business and marketing aspects of initiating a successful and professional massage therapy operation
- An awareness of self care techniques available for longevity as a Massage Therapist
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Ruby Academy of Makeup Art is dedicated to fulfilling the special need the beauty industry has for high quality makeup classes for professional makeup artists and cosmetologists. Located in Los Angeles, CA, we offer intensive makeup courses and workshops taught by the best in the business. You will learn about Beauty, Make-up for film, Character, Special FX, Airbrush and body art. We have schools in Temple City, San Gabriel Valley; North Hollywood, San Fernando Valley, and the Upland area, and offer financial assistance programs, books and educational kits.You can also combine any of our courses and build a professional package to become a certified Make-up Artist. Build a new career with training from one of the newest, hottest cosmetics companies Ruby Academy of Beauty and Makeup. We are the only school that offers Spanish or Bilingual classes with the the lowest rates in Los Angeles area.
Claremont McKenna College, located in Claremont (35 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles), California, is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Claremont McKenna College is accredited by the Western Association of Colleges.While many other colleges champion either a traditional liberal arts education with emphasis on intellectual breadth, or training that stresses acquisition of technical skills, Claremont McKenna College offers a clear alternative. Instead of dividing the liberal arts and the working world into separate realms, education at Claremont McKenna is rooted in the interplay between the world of ideas and the world of events.
By combining the intellectual breadth of the liberal arts with the more pragmatic concerns of public affairs, CMC helps students to gain the vision, skills, and values necessary for leadership in all sectors of society.
- Accounting
- Biology-Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Classical Studies
- Computer Science
- Environment, Economics, and Politics
- Ethics
- Film Studies
- Legal Studies
- Management Engineering
- Mathematics
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Graduate Degree Programs:
- Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
& many more ...
With campuses in Fresno, and Bakersfield, California, Federico Career College is a family-owned and operated beauty school with over 65 years of experience in training future salon and spa professionals. Students can begin training for a new career with comprehensive courses in Cosmetology, Manicuring, Barbering, Massage Therapy, or Esthetics.Through hands-on training and guidance with some of the industry’s best instructors, you will learn the skills and techniques you need to begin a successful career as a salon or spa professional.
Graduates of Federico Career Colleges are not only prepared for state licensing, they are spa and salon ready, true professionals in the beauty industry. The school prides itself on staying up to date with the most recent beauty news and offering the best programs in the industry. Federico Career Colleges is now approved for Veterans and their dependents.
- Full-time: 10 Months
- Part-time: 14-20 Months
Barbering Course:
- Full-time: 9.5 Months
- Part-time: 13-19 Months
Manicuring Course:
- Full-time: 10 weeks
- Part-time: 14 weeks
Esthetics Course:
- Full-time: 15 weeks
- Part-time: 30 weeks
Massage Therapy:
- Full-time: 40 hours per week
- Part-time: 20-30 hours per week
The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) is located in San Francisco, California. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient and profound healing art that originated more than 3,000 years ago. It comprises a number of therapeutic practices—among them Chinese herbology, acupuncture, nutrition, Tai Ji Quan and Qigong—that have long-proven efficacy in treating a wide range of disease conditions. Our two degree programs—the Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM) and the Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM)—provide a truly exceptional professional education. Additionally, ACTCM’s certificate programs in Tui Na and Shiatsu and its introductory classes for the public offer further opportunities for study to current ACTCM students, healthcare professionals and the general public. ACTCM also offers an optional 4-week study abroad program in Shanghai, China to students of the MSTCM program.
Our MSTCM degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). ACAOM has also approved ACTCM’s clinical DAOM degree.
- Doctoral degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM)
- Basic & Advanced Tui Na Massage Certificates
- Basic & Advanced Shiatsu Massage Certificate
ACTCM offers flexibility of day, evening, and weekend classes on full or part time tracks.
Whittier College, located in Whittier (12 miles southeast of Los Angeles), California, is a private liberal-arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Whittier is a college of academic rigor, where ideas are constantly being dissected, connected, and explored. Whittier College offers students a choice of 30 majors in 23 disciplines, or the option of a self-designed major through the Whittier Scholars Program—all of which lead to a bachelor of arts degree. The College also offers a master's degree in education, with or without a teaching credential; additionally, the affiliated Whittier Law School, located in Costa Mesa, offers programs leading to either a juris doctorate or a master's in law (LL.M.) degree.
Our long academic tradition—grounded in the Quaker quest for knowledge and personal growth—aims to foster in students an appreciation for the complexities of the modern world and workplace while never losing sight of the importance of social responsibility.
- Master of Arts in Education (MA)
- Master in Law (LLM)
Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs:
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Education & Child Development
- 3-2 Engineering Program
- English Language & Literature
- Environmental Sciences
- Film Studies
- Health Sciences
- 3-3 Law Program Mathematics-Business
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Scientific Computing
& many more ...
Study in an accredited, private university in Southern California. Established in 1983, Southern States University has two campuses in San Diego (Fashion Valley & La Jolla), and one in Newport Beach (just south of Irvine, 40 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport).
We provide undergraduate and graduate Business Administration Degree programs, as well as Intensive English Language programs, and TOEFL Exam Preparation.
At SSU, our focus is on training business-oriented students and professionals from around the world. SSU offers a 2-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program and a 4-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program to students from the USA and around the world.
For non-native English speakers who wish to complete one of our degree programs, SSU can customize a program that includes degree program classes plus intensive English study to adequately prepare you to succeed with your higher education studies.
“SSU is one of the best schools in California, located in one of the most fascinating places in the US. The professors are very experienced, and recognized in their fields. Their teaching styles and practical approaches to problem solving are extremely helpful, and I am sure that the knowledge and skills that I acquire here will help me a lot when I start my career in business."
- Nisrag, India
- Business of Business Administration (BBA) Degree (4 years)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree program (2 years)
English Language Programs:
- Intensive English course for international students
- TOEFL Exam preparation
All programs and all SSU locations are fully accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
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