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What You Get From Massage Therapy Program At NCC
At Northwest Career College, your instructors have worked inside that industry — at resort spas, in medical practices, in chiropractic offices where the therapist needs to understand what the physician is treating. They bring that context into every correction they make on your pressure and every clinical decision they walk you through that a written exam alone cannot prepare you for.
Your 625-hour program runs morning and night classes. Anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology build the foundation. Seven massage modalities — Swedish, deep tissue, sports, medical, spa, chair, and trigger point — develop your clinical range. And before you graduate, you log supervised treatment hours in NCC's Student Clinic, which serves members of the public seven days a week.
You complete full intake procedures, screen for contraindications, and receive direct post-session feedback from a supervising instructor. By the time you sit for the MBLEx, you have a treatment record behind you. That is what employers ask about in interviews. Career Services starts building your employment opportunities before your last class. With an 87% job placement rate among program completers, our process is seamless.
Sources
- *1 Find the Median Annual Salary Report for Massage Therapists at the BLS.
- *2 Find the detailed definitions of the Job Placement Rate and Retention Rate on our Annual Outcomes Data page.
Massage Therapy Program Accreditation
NCC is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Their contact information is listed below for applicants who wish to request additional information regarding the program’s accreditation.
"I'm so grateful for the experience"
"I'm so grateful for the experience to have learned everything that I've learned. And for all the instructors and all the family and friends that I've had supporting me along the journey. It's been nothing short of amazing."
Why Choose The Massage Therapy Program At
Northwest Career College?
6 Months Massage Therapy Diploma
Classes start every month, morning and evening sections run throughout the week, and the Student Clinic is open seven days, so your clinic hours never slow your progress. Six months after you enroll, you graduate with a diploma in hand and are MBLEx-eligible.
Instructors With Years Of Clinical Experience
Every NCC Massage Therapy instructor has practiced in Las Vegas's professional wellness and medical environments. They know the pace of a resort spa, the clinical nuance of medical massage inside a chiropractic practice, and the difference between a technique that looks correct on a table and a technique that holds up across many clients in a shift.
Hands-On Training Across Every Modality
Swedish. Deep tissue. Sports massage. Medical massage. Spa therapy. Chair massage. Trigger point therapy. Myofascial release. You learn each one with the clinical reasoning behind it — when it applies, how it adapts to a specific client's condition, and how it sequences inside a complete treatment.
A Student Clinic That Runs Like A Professional Practice
NCC's Student Clinic is open to the public seven days a week. You book clients, run intake procedures, deliver full sessions, and receive structured feedback from a supervising instructor after every appointment. The clinic hours you build before graduation are the experience that employers evaluate when they interview you.
Flexible Schedules Built Around Working Adults
Morning and evening sections are designed for students who are currently employed, managing family responsibilities, or both. The program does not ask you to pause your life for six months — it fits inside it.
Affordable Tuition With Financial Aid And Scholarships
Beyond being one of Nevada’s most budget-friendly programs, NCC offers eligible students financial aid and scholarships that can significantly offset tuition.
Who Hires Northwest Career College’s Massage Therapy Graduates?
Resort and hotel spas, medical massage clinics in chiropractic and rehab practices, franchise wellness networks, mobile services, and private practices all hire and prefer our licensed massage therapy graduates.
Your Monthly Achievements A Massage Therapy Student At NCC
Before you work on a body, you need to understand one. Module 1 grounds you in the principles and safety standards of professional massage practice — how to position a client, how to protect your own body while working, and how the muscular and skeletal systems respond to what you are doing. You leave the month with a technique you can explain, not just perform.
- Body Mechanics
- Client Draping
- Posterior Bodywork
- Massage Safety
- Anatomy Basics
- Muscle Identification
- Kinesiology
- Pathology Awareness
- Technique Modification
Module 2 puts you in front of the client as a trainee practitioner. Anterior bodywork, contraindication screening, and infection control run alongside deeper anatomy study — so when you modify a technique for a specific condition, you know exactly why you are making that call.
- Anterior Bodywork
- Client Communication
- Massage Techniques
- Infection Control
- Clinic Safety
- System-Based Anatomy
- Massage Modifications
- Joint Movement Muscles
A good intake assessment protects the client. A well-documented treatment plan protects the therapist. Moudule 3 builds both health history reviews, informed consent, range of motion evaluation, and treatment documentation — while the pathology study expands into the chronic conditions and physical presentations you will routinely see in a working practice.
- Career Longevity
- Client Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Professional Documentation
- Informed Consent
- Range of Motion
- System-Based Anatomy
- Pathology Awareness
- Integrated Bodywork
Everything you have built over three modules gets applied in one place: the treatment room. Deep tissue, sports, medical, and chair massage come together alongside a complete 50-minute Swedish massage assessment, and your Student Clinic hours begin.
- Full-Body Massage
- Technique Integration
- Deep Tissue Basics
- Medical Massage
- Sports Massage
- Chair Massage
- Pathology Modifications
- Clinical Documentation
- Client Assessment
- Professional Practice
Knowing how to deliver a great massage is one thing. Building a career around it is another. Module 5 covers business planning, marketing, licensing, insurance, and the professional ethics that determine how clients and employers perceive you long after the session ends. Clinic hours run in parallel, keeping your hands sharp while your business instincts develop.
- Business Planning
- Professional Ethics
- Client Boundaries
- Resume Preparation
- Interview Skills
- Marketing Strategies
- Recordkeeping
- Clinic Operations
- Client Documentation
- Professional Practice
The final module is built around the clients. As no routine session plan fully prepares you for chronic pain, postural imbalance, and deeply held muscular tension patterns. You graduate with documented clinic hours, a complete treatment record, and the depth of assessment to back up every entry.
- Postural Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Trigger Point Theory
- Hypertonic Muscle Work
- Stretching Techniques
- Pain Relief Strategies
- Visual Analysis
- Clinical Documentation
- Client Scheduling
- Professional Practice
Massage Therapist Career Opportunities
Tuition Information
| Cost Per Term (1-2) | $ 6,999.00 |
More Information about the Profession
- For information about Financial Aid at Northwest Career College, please visit our Financial Aid page located under Admission & Aid tab.
- For more information about the Massage Therapy profession (SOC 31-9011) Click Here to review the Summary Report for Massage Therapists at O*Net Online
Massage Therapy Program Requirements
The primary requirements for enrollment in the Massage Therapy program are:
High School Completion
Bring your U.S. high school diploma, GED, or college transcript showing your high school graduation date.
U.S. Government-Issued Photo ID
We need a U.S. government-issued photo ID to verify your identity. You must be at least 17 years old. Written consent from a parent or guardian is needed to enroll if you’re under 18.
Social Security Card
Provide your Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number (TIN) to confirm eligibility to study and work in the U.S.
Find The Best Massage Therapy School For You In Las Vegas
A massage therapist is a licensed professional who assesses soft tissue and joints and applies manual techniques, pressure, movement, and targeted manipulation to reduce pain, ease muscle tension, support injury recovery, and improve circulation. In practice, that means conducting client intake assessments, screening for contraindications, selecting the appropriate technique for the presenting condition, and delivering treatments that range from relaxation-focused sessions to clinically structured medical and sports massage. Many therapists also work alongside chiropractors and physicians as part of an integrated care team.
Massage therapy school typically ranges from 3 months to 2 years complete, depending on the credential. Certificate programs cover the state minimum hours and run three to six months. Diploma programs, like NCC's 625-hour program, run six months and go deeper into modalities, clinic hours, and board preparation.
Yes. Nevada requires all practicing massage therapists to hold a valid state license. To obtain it, you must complete a minimum of 500 training hours at a Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education-approved school, pass the MBLEx national board examination, and submit a license application, including a background check.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024), the national median annual wage for massage therapists is $57,950 — approximately $27.86 per hour. In Nevada, the BLS reports a median annual wage of $52,000, or roughly $25.0 per hour (source: O*NET Online).
To become a massage therapist in Nevada complete your high school diploma or GED, finish a minimum of 550 training hours at a Nevada-approved school like NCC, pass the MBLEx administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards, and submit your Nevada license application with your exam results and required documentation.
While your Nevada license covers statewide practice permits, some additional requirements might still apply. For instance, chair massage at public events and outcall massage services may require additional local business permits depending on the city or county.
