Somatherapy Institute
Designed to meet the requirements for certification from the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC).
Our programs are designed to meet the requirements for certification from the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) for The Massage Therapist Certification.
The Massage Therapist Program is 545 massage education hours, including 100 hours in anatomy & physiology, contraindications, health & hygiene, and business & ethics. The Holistic Health Practitioner Program is our 1000 Hour proprietary certification which takes your Certified Massage Therapist training to the next level. Students take the core CMT program and continue on with the HHP courses: Energy & Holistic Massage, Deep Tissue/Medical Massage or East/West Integrated Therapist. These programs delve deeper into the body, energy, and advanced anatomy to teach the student the latest and best techniques for serving their desired clientele. We recommend that students who complete the Core CMT program continue their studies for at least 750 hours of training — whereby they become eligible to apply for Board certification by the NCBTMB, National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, along with other NCBTMB requirements (please inquire).
Also, when you take one class and complete it and you wish to take it again for a refresh or see any updates, it is 50% off for life. Exclusions if the class hours increased. A proration would be added instead of full price.
This program trains students for employment in the field of massage. Courses in the core program are designed to specifically meet the CAMTC requirements. The student will learn to give professional-quality massages emphasized in clinical and therapeutic techniques.
LEARN MOREThe HHP Designation has long been a coveted certification for massage therapists. It is a 1000-hour total program which builds upon our Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) curriculum. Students enroll in the HHP Program and then take the required courses to complete their program.
LEARN MORESomatherapy offers a National Massage Therapist advanced certification program. This training program prepares a Certified Massage Therapist for work in sports, medical, and rehabilitation settings. This Certificate program gives CMTs the problem solving and assessment skills to work with the most challenging clients on their own or as part of a healthcare team.
LEARN MORECourses in: Swedish Massage, Kinesiology, Thai Massage, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, Cranial Sacral Theory and Practice, Chair Massage, Polarity, Reiki, Sports Massage, Aromatherapy, Spa Services and Treatments, Hot Stone Massage, LomiLomi and many more.
LEARN MORETuition
Students receive a minimum $250.00 discount when paying for the Massage Therapist Program. We offer interest free payment plans. We can arrange to pay incrementally, weekly or monthly. Grants are also available for qualified students and may help cover an amount of program tuition. Several scholarships are available throughout the year as well; most require enrollment to be qualified for scholarships. Please review our catalog for complete details of our programs and school policies.