Professional Certification Program

Massage Therapy with Medical Massage Specialization

Welcome to Union Centre Institute's premier Massage Therapy with Medical Massage Specialization program. This advanced curriculum transitions beyond standard relaxation training, preparing students for integrated clinical healthcare environments.

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Duration

36 Weeks (hybrid)

Next Start

September 2026

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Program Highlights

9 Months

750 Clock Hours

A focused 36-week hybrid track of online lecture, hands-on lab, and patient clinic.

Hands-On Lab Training

350 Lab Hours

Small-group clinical lab practice across the first 28 weeks with experienced instructors.

Patient Care Clinic

Real Treatment Experience

Deliver 51 one-hour clinical massages in a live patient care clinic.

MBLEx Licensure

National Board Prep
Full MBLEx licensing prep and your national board exam fee are included with tuition.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our structured program covers everything you need to become a confident, certified Massage specialist

36 Weeks · 750 Clock Hours · Lecture, Lab & Patient Clinic

Foundations & Sciences

Weeks 1-12
  • Anatomy, physiology & kinesiology
  • Massage history & terminology
  • Swedish & foundational techniques
  • Body mechanics & table setup
  • Pathology, indications & contraindications
  • Professional ethics & boundaries

Clinical & Medical Massage

Weeks 13-28
  • Deep tissue & trigger point therapy
  • Neuromuscular & myofascial techniques
  • Orthopedic assessment & treatment
  • Injury rehabilitation & special populations
  • Hydrotherapy & adjunct modalities
  • SOAP charting & clinical documentation

Patient Clinic, Business & Licensure

Weeks 29-36
  • 50-hour supervised patient care clinic
  • 51 one-hour clinical massage sessions
  • Business, marketing & practice management
  • Insurance, ethics & professional standards
  • MBLEx licensing review
  • Comprehensive board exam prep

Hybrid Delivery · Lab + Patient Clinic · MBLEx Included

Delivery Format

Hybrid Model
  • 350 hours online lecture
  • 350 hours hands-on lab
  • 50 hours patient care clinic
  • Lab Mon & Wed, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Plus Fridays, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Clinic shifts 9 to 2 or 3 to 8, M/W/F

Required Materials

Included with Tuition
  • Massage Therapy, 7th Edition (Elsevier)
  • Mosby's Pathology for Massage Practitioners, 6th Edition
  • HESI Massage Therapy board practice test
  • Mosby's Massage Therapy Review Pack, 4th Edition
  • Evolve platform access & review drills
  • MBLEx official licensing prep course

Licensure & Investment

$18,500 Per Student
  • MBLEx national board licensing exam
  • Exam registration voucher included
  • All textbook & Evolve licenses
  • MBLEx national board review program
  • Full lecture, lab & clinic access
  • One all-inclusive tuition, no add-ons

Essential Skills You'll Learn

Swedish Massage Deep Tissue Trigger Point Therapy Myofascial Release Neuromuscular Therapy Orthopedic Assessment Hydrotherapy Kinesiology SOAP Charting Contraindications Body Mechanics Professional Ethics

Your Career Your Future.

Massage therapy provides a versatile foundation for careers in wellness, rehabilitation,
healthcare, and performance. As you gain experience and pursue specialized training,
you can expand your expertise across a variety of settings.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Provide therapeutic massage services in private practice, wellness centers, spas, medical offices, and healthcare facilities.

Sports Performance & Recovery

Work with athletes, fitness professionals, and active individuals to support recovery, injury prevention, mobility, and performance.

Medical & Rehabilitation Settings

Many massage therapists work alongside chiropractors, physical therapists, pain management providers, and other healthcare professionals in clinical settings.

Business Owner & Entrepreneur

Build your own massage practice, open a wellness studio, offer mobile massage services, or create a specialized niche serving your community.

Student Success Stories

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Massage Therapy program?

The program runs 36 weeks, about 9 months, and covers 750 total clock hours: 350 hours of online lecture, 350 hours of hands-on lab, and 50 hours of patient clinic.

When do classes meet?

It's a hybrid format. The lecture portion is studied online on a flexible schedule. The hands-on labs run during the first 28 weeks on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, plus Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. In the final 8 weeks you move into the patient clinic, choosing either a morning shift from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM or an afternoon/evening shift from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, meeting Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

How much is tuition and what does it cover?

Tuition is $18,500 per student, all-inclusive. That covers all 750 lecture, lab, and patient clinic hours, every required textbook and Evolve license, the full MBLEx national board review program, and the MBLEx licensing exam fee.

What credential will I earn?

The program prepares you to sit for the MBLEx, the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination used by most states for massage therapy licensure. Your exam registration voucher is included in tuition. Final licensure is granted by your state board, so specific requirements can vary by where you plan to practice.

What books and materials do I need?

Everything is included when you register. You get Massage Therapy, 7th Edition and Mosby's Pathology for Massage Practitioners, 6th Edition, the HESI Massage Therapy board practice test, Mosby's Massage Therapy Review Pack, 4th Edition with Evolve access, and the MBLEx official licensing prep course.

Do I need prior experience to enroll?

No prior massage or healthcare experience is required. This is a comprehensive track that builds from foundational anatomy, kinesiology, and Swedish technique through advanced medical massage, supervised patient clinic work, and full licensure preparation.

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Classes are filling fast. Secure your spot in our next Medical Massage cohort and take the first step toward a rewarding healthcare career.

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