Business Degrees
The massage therapy technique training our college provides is regularly reviewed by an advisory board composed of therapists, spa owners and managers — working professionals. Our graduates have studied the most current modalities, those frequently requested by employers and clients.
Training in fundamental and advanced massage therapy techniques
Massage therapy techniques/modalities taught at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business include fundamental and advanced methods, and provide our graduates with skills that set them apart from other therapists.
Our advanced massage therapy technique classes are appropriate for experienced massage therapists who are enhancing their professional credentials through continuing education credits (CECs), certifications and licensures.
Massage therapy technique training, diploma program
Students preparing for the Massage Therapy Diploma program receive training in the following fundamental and advanced spa techniques:
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Swedish Massage: Introduction to skills and knowledge necessary for completion of a full body Swedish massage.
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Pregnancy/Special Populations Massage: Introduction to pregnancy massage, geriatric massage and hospice massage.
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Myofascial Release: Introductory skills and knowledge necessary to manipulate connective tissue by performing a full-body myofascial release routine.
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Hot Stone Massage/Spa Techniques: Introduction to spa techniques, including: aromatherapy, body wraps, hot stone massage and reflexology.
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Deep Tissue/Trigger Point Massage: Introduction to techniques that affect and manipulate deep tissue.
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Introduction to Thai Massage/Energy Work: Introduction to Thai Massage and Energy Work techniques.
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Sports Massage: Introduction to common rehabilitative and sport injury conditions and symptoms.
Advanced massage modality training, associate program
Students preparing for the Associate in Applied Science in Massage Therapy degree are trained in all above massage modalities, and receive additional advanced training:
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Craniosacral Therapy/Lymphatic Drainage Therapies (sometimes referred to as cranial sacral therapy): Introduction to the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to perform a full craniosacral treatment and lymphatic drainage treatment.
In addition to the above training in specific massage therapy techniques, students in the A.A.S. in Massage Therapy program receive related science and medical training in areas including kinesiology, physiology, anatomy, and health care law and ethics; and study business communications, the business of massage and liberal arts.
More about massage therapy technique training
We offer massage therapy technique training at campuses in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) area as well as in greater Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Contact Globe University/Minnesota School of Business and get more information about college programs that will prepare you for a career as a massage therapist. A college representative will be happy to answer your questions, take you on a campus tour and help you navigate the admissions process.
Globe University and Minnesota School of Business are members of the Globe Education Network. Other member colleges include Utah Career College, Institute of Production and Recording, Minnesota School of Cosmetology, and the Duluth Business University. Globe Education Network also provides academic support and manages a wealth of shared resources for the benefit of students. Through consortium agreements approved by member schools' accrediting bodies, students are able to earn credit for classes taken at member schools.
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, Bachelor of Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees and diplomas.