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Cortiva Institute:
Established in 1987 as the Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy, Cortiva has always pursued the highest standards for massage therapy education. Cortiva Institute massage schools offer Professional Massage Therapy program that is a comprehensive massage course of instruction offering massage training that bridges intellectual discipline with technical expertise. As the first massage school in NJ approved by the New Jersey Department of Education, we were also the first massage school in the state accredited by COMTA.

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Massage Therapy - An Art & Science:

Photo of Massage Therapy School in New JerseyMassage is an art and science taking a holistic approach to achieving well being for both client and therapist. It dates back over 3,000 years and has been documented in ancient civilizations including, China, Rome, Greece, Japan, Egypt and India. Today, a well rounded education in massage therapy means a curriculum that includes the foundational areas of Science & Research, Communication and Ethics, and of course, Practical Hands-On training in the application of massage.

Our Mission:
To provide innovative and practical wellness and health education.

Educational Philosophy:
Cortiva Institute is dedicated to providing our students with opportunities to challenge themselves to learn and grow academically, personally and professionally.

Core Values:

- Integrity - We act honestly and ethically with one another, our students, and the larger community.
- Excellence - We consciously set high standards and take steps to achieve them, as well as excel beyond them.
- Respect - We create a kind, honest, and respectful environment that encourages people to act responsibly and give their best.
- Professionalism - We are committed to developing, following, and modeling the best practices of our chosen professions with each other and our students.
- Community - We foster open and constructive communication and interactions with one another to support creative collaboration and opportunities for growth.
- Diversity - We acknowledge that adult education is grounded and enriched by the wide variety of life experiences and learning styles of our students and teachers.
- Growth - We continuously seek to improve ourselves in an effort to become better people, teachers, learners, and professionals in our chosen fields.

Massage Therapy Programs and Workshops:

- Spa Massage Program
- Continuing Education Programs for Therapists
- Professional Massage Therapy Program
- The Basics of Pregnancy Massage
- Massage and Cancer Treatment Program
- Body Mechanics
- Professional Ethics for Bodyworkers
- Deep Tissue Refresher Program
- Clinical Sports Massage

Accreditation:
Cortiva schools are accredited by Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation ("COMTA"), by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology ("ACCSCT") and by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education ("ACCET").

Career Steps:
Cortiva Institute is a community of massage therapy schools nationwide. We deliver high quality health and wellness education with a focus on humanity. We take a holistic and integrated approach to ensure that our graduates are prepared to work in clinics, hospitals, health clubs, spas, resorts, sports therapy clinics, or start their own private practices.

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Address: Centennial Ave, Piscataway, New Jersey , USA
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New Brunswick; Somerville, NJ; and more.
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