Massage Therapy

TMCC's massage program is different because it provides a tremendous amount of hands-on instruction by local top therapists. When I completed this program, I had developed above-average skills that help me every day in attaining business success.

Robyn Griffith, owner, Revive Massage

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Make TMCC Your Preferred Massage Therapy School

Your compassion drives your lifestyle, so a career in which you help others is a necessity. TMCC's Massage Therapy Entrepreneurship degree, based in Reno, Nevada, gives you an advantage by combining comprehensive massage therapy instruction with business classes to help you excel as a massage therapist.

Massage Therapy Training Certificate Program

Gain hands-on experience to become a licensed massage therapist through an engaging and comprehensive program. Learn industry-leading techniques from experienced professionals and practice in real-world settings. The Massage Therapy program at TMCC is designed to prepare you for a successful career in holistic health, offering personalized instruction and the skills needed to thrive in a growing field.

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What do you want to do when you become a Nevada licensed massage therapist (LMT)? Own your own business? Work for spas, resorts or healthcare facilities? Are you eligible for financial aid? Choose from multiple pathways to find the one that best suits your needs.

College Catalog Information

Check out additional Degree and Certificate information, including Recommended Course Schedule, Program Requirements and Program Outcomes.

Massage Therapy Certificate of Achievement

Gain all the skills you need to become a skilled LMT, plus take three courses of general education. The advantages of this program are:

  • It can be completed in as little as three semesters and meets all state requirements to prepare you for the national exam and licensure.
  • It is eligible for financial aid.
  • You’ll take three courses of general education to broaden your education.
  • It’s stackable: if you want to earn your degree in the future, these classes will count toward your associate of applied science degree.

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AAS Degree, Massage Therapy Entrepreneurship

Pair your comprehensive massage instruction with business entrepreneurship classes to excel as a successful self-employed practitioner. This degree’s advantages are:

  • It can be completed in as little as two years and meets all state requirements to prepare you for the national exam and licensure.
  • It is eligible for financial aid.
  • It gives you real world business experience to help you become more successful on your own.
  • You will come out of your training with a college degree that can open doors the rest of your life.

Massage Therapy Career Certification

Receive the training you need to give an effective therapeutic massage and be prepared for the national exam and state licensure. This certification—not eligible for federal financial aid—can be completed in two semesters or more. Underemployed or unemployed? This certificate qualifies for ETPL funding through JobConnect and the Community Services Agency (CSA).

Required courses for Massage Therapy Career Certificate:

Course Name Course # Hours Corequisite/Prerequisite
Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy MASG 129 15  
Sports Massage MASG 130 15  
Medical Terminology MASG 149 15  
Fundamentals of Professional Massage MASG 201 90  
Anatomy and Physiology I MASG 202 60  
Pathology for Massage Professionals MASG 203 45  
Kinesiology MASG 205 45  
Anatomy and Physiology II MASG 208 60 MASG 202
Massage Clinic MASG 210 105 MASG 205 and MASG 208
Business/Marketing or Business Plan ENT 240 or ENT 280 45  
Ethics for Massage Professionals MASG 216 15  

In addition to the above courses, there are required massage modality elective courses (8 credits/120 hours). Students can choose which elective courses to specialize in. To view a list of currently available electives, please see the TMCC class schedule for Spring or Fall class offerings.

Licensed Massage Therapist CEUs

Enjoy affordable, convenient classes taught by veteran therapists and get valuable hands-on experience in an array of modalities.

See our LMT CEU classes

Questions?

If you have questions about the program, please contact us.