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Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts - Tacoma
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Our Massage Therapy program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, hands-on skills, and clinical experience needed to begin a professional career in massage therapy. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with practical hands-on training to prepare students for licensure and employment in a variety of healthcare, wellness, clinical, and spa settings.
Students receive instruction in anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, massage theory, business and practice management, and therapeutic massage techniques. The program also includes supervised clinical experience to help students develop professional communication, assessment, and treatment skills in a real-world environment.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and complete the school’s admissions process prior to enrollment. Students must also meet any applicable Washington State requirements for massage therapy education and participation in clinical training activities.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
Certification/license test preparation provided
Students in the program receive preparation for the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx), which is required for massage therapy licensure in Washington State. Test preparation is integrated throughout the curriculum and includes review of anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, massage theory and practice, ethics, client assessment, and Washington State laws and regulations. Students also participate in practice quizzes, class reviews, and guided exam preparation activities designed to help build confidence and readiness for the licensing examination.
Average number of students who completed each year
12
Gender
Male
29%
Female
71%
Race
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
56%
30 to 39
28%
40 to 49
8%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
78%
Some college experience, but no degree
16%
Certificate or AA
3%
BA or higher
3%
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