Diploma in Massage Therapy

Option Online-Distance Education
Length 1100 Hours
Class Time Online-Anytime
Entrance Requirements Minimum 18 years old and a high school diploma or equivalent (mature student). It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds
Campus Location Brampton, ON / Study at Home
Campus Fees 2000 $ Canadian Dollar - (Including Course Materials and Exam Fees) Flexible Payment options Available
Program Available Start Anytime
Local Canadian student / International Student
Note: This Program is unavailable in Ontario. British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New Brunswick due to by their own regulatory bodies

Massage therapy Course will provide the student with the intensive training and massage techniques needed to perform Massage therapy treatment.

Skills and topics that you will learn during this course include

  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Pathology
  • Introduction to massage
  • Massage timeline
  • Professionalism
  • Customer relations
  • Essential oils
  • Building your own massage business
  • Client care
  • Intake process
  • Massage techniques and maneuvers
  • Massage contraindications
  • Codes and ethics
  • Swedish/Deep tissue/Therapeutic massage
  • Clinical Internship

Massage therapy Career Profile

A Massage Therapist treats their clients by applying manual pressure to the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. Your work relieves pain, promotes healing, and reduces stress. A massage therapist is an expert at treating tension, soreness, spasms, and muscle or joint pain.

Massage Therapists can work just about anywhere. Some common work places include

  • Private Practice
  • Working with other professionals such as medical doctors, osteopaths, physiotherapists
  • Health Clinics, In your Own Clinic Spa
  • Fitness centre, spas, resorts, cruise ships, hotels
  • Rehabilitation centre, hospices and hospitals

Massage Therapy is a dynamic career that involves working with many people throughout your day. Your ability to create a relaxing and peaceful environment is crucial to your success.

Massage Therapy is considered a recession resilient career – as a health care professional you will always be needed.

If you want to become a student member of the Sara Canadian Academy (LOCAL UNION) or more information about the programs,
please contact by email: info@saraca.ca or by calling(905)-904-2032.

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