Therapeutic Body Concepts School Of Massage Therapy

A career as a licensed massage therapist (LMT) in the state of Texas offers the student the flexibility to practice massage therapy on either a part-time or full-time basis.

To maintain the licensing once a student becomes a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) the state requires a $117.00 fee and 12 hours of Continuing Education (CE) for two (2) years.

Learn the skill of massage therapy while you continue to work. The basic level I class allows you to enhance your current healthcare or personal services profession.

Massage Therapy is sought out as much for its deeply relaxing effect, as for its impact on physical tension. The relaxation industry is growing rapidly. Below is a sampling of potential employers for Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT):

Hotels
Resorts
Health Spas
Salons
Cruise Lines
Physical Therapy Offices
Chiropractic Offices
Gym/Fitness Center
Hospitals
Physicians
Athletic Trainers
Business/Corporation (On-Site Chair)

Massage therapy is unique as a career. The range of positions allows a great deal of freedom for the individual. Many therapists enjoy the independence of self-employment.

Curriculum / Class Structure

Basic Level I consists of 500 clock hours which includes both theory and practical application.

Swedish Massage Techniques 200 hours
Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology 165 hours
Hydrotherapy 15 hours
Business Ethics/Practices 10 hours
Health/Hygiene 20 hours
Professional Related Topics 30 hours
Internship 40 hours

TOTAL 500 HOURS

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES TO FIT BUSY LIFESTYLES

Day Classes 2X per Week 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (13 Months)
Evening Classes 2X per Week 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (13 Months)

Week-end Classes 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternating Weekends ( 8 Months)

Day Classes 3X per week 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (8 Months)
Afternoon Classes 3X per week 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (8 Months)
Evening Classes 3X per week 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (8 Months)

Advanced 100 Clock Hour Course Tier II (Pre-requisite Basic Level I )

Class Segment Description

Lecture is the first part of the class. Instructors are friendly & ready to help the students learn by using various methods and teaching aids. After lecture, the students then have a break. In the second part of class, the students go into practical application of the massage techniques. When possible the Instructor will tie the Lecture portion of the class to the Practical segment. The students then pair off and work in the bay areas: one (1) student works as the Therapist and the other is the Client. Halfway through the practical segment the students switches places. Each time you come to class you give a massage and you receive a massage.

Student Internship Program

Student works a shift.
All appointments are scheduled & verified by the front desk.
Semi-private bays are used by students creating a professional work environment.
All supplies for Internship massages is provided by the school.

Tuition and Cost

Application Fee (Non-Refundable) $95.00
Books & Supplies $280.00
Tuition $3,875.00
TOTAL COST $4,250.00

Cost includes everything that the Student needs for class except for a set of scrubs that are required to be worn while in the facility. On average cost is $17 on the tops and $17 on the bottoms.

The following items are included in the Books & Supplies for the class:

Book: Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage 4th edition
Set of Sheets: (1) Flat (1) Fitted
Hand Towel
Gown
Spiral Notebook
Pen, Pencil, Highlighter
Backpack

Alcohol Gel is provided in the classroom areas for disinfecting hands.
All the Biotone cream is used during the course & Internship massages.

Payment Plan

To register for any of the classes offered the student will be required to make the first payment listed.

8 Month Class Payment Plan

8 payments @$556.25 per month
9 payments @$494.44 per month
10 payments @$445.00 per month

13 Month Payment Plan

13 payments @ $342.31 per month
14 payments @ $317.86 per month
15 payments @ $445.00 per month

» Monthly Payment plans are available.
» Major Credit Cards, checks, cash, certified check or money order are all accepted for payments.
» Tuition & Fees cover everything that the student needs for class except for a set of Scrubs that you are required to be worn
to class.
» No Transcript will be released before the final payment is made.

Benefits of Our Program

From the first day of class student(s) are learning hands-on techniques.
No specific uniform is required, just a set of scrubs any color any pattern.
No specific shoes, just comfortable supportive shoes.
We provide all of the Biotone massage cream for your in-class massages, as well as your student Internship massages.
Up to 30 hours, there are no additional charges for make-up hours.
There are no linen fees, or miscellaneous fees charged to the student.
Continuing Education (CE) workshops available.
Additional 100 clock hour training available.

Continuing Education

100 Clock Hour Advanced Training Class

Curriculum includes the following topics:

Spinal Muscles, Body Movement, Pathology, Hydrotherapy, Deep Tissue Release, and Advanced Practical Sessions

Advanced Continuing Education (CE) Workshops:

On-Site Chair Massage
Therapeutic Stone Massage
Neuromuscular Therapy #1
Anterior / Posterior Trunk
Neuromuscular Therapy #2 Hips & Legs
Neuromuscular Therapy #3 Shoulders & Arms
Business Marketing
Body Movements
Myofascial Release
Pregnancy / Infant Massage
Shiatsu

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