Core Curriculum / Swedish
Foundational strokes, rhythm, draping, intake, communication, and body mechanics.
100hours
$2,400
Hands-on education Lake Forest, CA
Learn the body.
Practice the craft.
A focused, 500-hour massage therapist program where anatomy, technique, and professional practice come together in one classroom.
No prior massage experience required.
500
supervised
clock hours
clock hours
06
connected
courses
courses
Program
Massage Therapist Certificate
CAMTC
Approved · SCH0179
BPPE
Institution · 4900941
Instruction
In person · English
Small enough
to be seen.
A practical education
Massage therapy is learned through observation, repetition, and specific feedback. A slide deck alone is not enough.
The program connects anatomical knowledge to what students see and feel at the table. You learn how to work effectively, communicate clearly, protect your own body, and practice within professional boundaries.
See how learning works“Someone notices when your body mechanics begin to slip.”
- 01 Study anatomy with a practitioner’s eye
- 02 Develop technique through supervised practice
- 03 Learn draping, intake, ethics, and boundaries
One path.
Six disciplines.
Anatomy
Muscle, bone, fascia, physiology, and kinesiology translated into hands-on work.
100hours
$2,400
Spa Services
Scrubs, aromatherapy, client experience, and safe spa treatment protocols.
100hours
$2,400
Advanced I / Deep Tissue
Slow, specific pressure work with attention to positioning and practitioner longevity.
100hours
$2,400
Advanced II / Sports
Sports massage supported by advanced anatomy and physiology.
50hours
$1,200
Business, Health & Ethics
Documentation, professional boundaries, client care, and the foundations of a practice.
50hours
$1,200
Complete program
500 hours
$12,000 tuition
How learning works
Technique is taught
at the table.
Theory gives you a map. Practice teaches you how to move. Each layer of the program connects knowledge to deliberate action.
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01
Understand
Study structure, movement, contraindications, and the reason behind each technique.
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02
Observe
See positioning, pressure, pace, and communication demonstrated clearly.
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03
Practice
Build confidence through repetition, specific feedback, and professional habits.
A bridge from
classroom to career.
Participating, independently owned Massage Envy locations in South Orange County have worked with the school to interview qualifying students for conditional employment and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Availability and terms can change by cohort and employer. Ask admissions to confirm current openings, eligibility, reimbursement terms, and locations.
Ask about the pathwayParticipating locations have included
- 01 Aliso Viejo
- 02 Laguna Niguel
- 03 Mission Viejo
- 04 Lake Forest
1
Qualify for the school
2
Interview with an employer
3
Confirm your individual offer
Start with a
conversation.
Every applicant speaks with the school before enrolling. It is a simple way to understand the program, see the classroom, review the current catalog, and decide whether the schedule and profession are right for you.
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01
Talk with Amber
Ask questions about the program, tuition, schedule, and career pathway.
Email admissions ↗ -
02
Visit the school
Meet in Lake Forest and get a clear picture of how the program works.
See the location ↓ -
03
Confirm your cohort
Review current dates and documents before completing enrollment.
Call (949) 445-1009 ↗
Published program costs
- Tuition · six courses
- $12,000
- Enrollment fee & deposit
- $500
- Estimated total charges
- $12,560
Request the current catalog for the complete itemization, policies, and effective dates before enrolling.
Program rhythm
Full-time, focused,
in person.
- Class days
- Monday to Thursday
- Daytime hours
- 8:30 to 5:30
- Friday
- Office by appointment
- Next cohort
- Confirm with admissions
The work ahead
Skilled touch begins with good judgment.
Technique matters. So do listening, documentation, boundaries, draping, and knowing when not to work. The curriculum treats professional judgment as part of the craft, not as an afterthought.
Questions before
you visit.
01 What does the 500-hour program lead to?
It provides 500 hours of massage and related instruction toward the education requirement for CAMTC certification. Graduation from the school and CAMTC certification are separate steps.
02 Do I need massage experience before applying?
No prior massage experience is required. Admissions will help you understand the physical, academic, and scheduling expectations before you enroll.
03 When does the next class begin?
Cohort dates should be confirmed directly with Amber. The former April 2026 dates have passed, so this page does not present them as current enrollment information.
04 Is employer-paid tuition guaranteed?
No. Employer opportunities require a separate interview and individual offer, and terms can change. Ask admissions for the current availability and written conditions.
05 How do former students request records?
Official transcripts and copies of certificates of completion are available through the school. The published fee is $20 per item.
Visit / Contact
Your next step is
a conversation.
Amber can walk you through the program, current cohort dates, school documents, and employer pathway.
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