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What Does The Massage Therapy Program At NCC Offer You?
- *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.
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Phone: 301-291-7550
Hear From NCC's Massage Therapy Graduates
"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?
NCC’s Massage Therapy Program combines 625 hours of hands-on training under expert supervision with real-world experience working with paying clients. Your 6-month learning journey covers access to a student clinic, flexible scheduling options, financial aid opportunities, and long-term career services to help you become a professional massage therapist in Nevada.
Career Guidance And Certification Exam Prep
Learn from experienced Las Vegas wellness and clinical massage therapists who prepare you to pass the MBLEx and thrive in high-demand spa settings.
Real Client Service At NCC Student Clinic
Gain real-world experience at The Spa at Northwest: learn custom treatments for public clients in a luxury, professional environment while earning clinical hours.
Hands-On Training Across Every Modality
Master seven core modalities: Swedish, deep tissue, sports, medical, spa, chair, and trigger point, with clinical reasoning and tailored client treatment sequencing.
Comprehensive Career Support
Receive NCC’s career support even after your graduation, which includes preparing CV, practicing interviewing, planning your career path, and connecting directly with hiring managers.
Flexible Schedules For Working Adults
Fit school into your life with morning and evening classes designed for busy adults balancing work, family, and training in six months.
Affordable Tuition And Financial Aid
Get a standard education at an affordable cost. NCC provides flexible payment options, financial aid, and scholarships to eligible students.
3 Steps To Becoming A Massage Therapist
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.
What You Will Learn As A Massage Therapy Student At NCC?
NCC's Massage Therapy classes take you from anatomy, physiology, and foundational massage techniques to deep tissue, sports, medical, and spa modalities. You will also practice client assessment, treatment planning, and professional ethics before applying your skills in NCC's supervised Student Clinic.
MTB101: Foundations of Therapeutic Massage I & Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology I
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.
- Anatomy basics and body mechanics
- Client draping
- Kinesiology
- Massage foundations and massage safety
- Muscle identification
- Pathology awareness
- Posterior bodywork and technique modification
MTB102: Foundations of Therapeutic Massage II & Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology II
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
- Clinic safety
- Client communication
- Infection control and joint movement muscles
- Massage techniques and massage modifications
- Pathology awareness
- System-based anatomy and professional practice
MTB103: Foundations of Therapeutic Massage III & Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology III
A good intake assessment protects the client. A well-documented treatment plan protects the therapist. Module 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 and informed consent
- Integrated bodywork and massage modifications
- Pathology awareness
- Professional documentation
- Range of motion
- System-based anatomy and treatment planning
MTB104: Foundations of Therapeutic Massage IV, Massage Pathology & Student Clinic Internship
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.
- Chair massage
- Client assessment and clinical documentation
- Deep tissue basics
- Full-body massage and medical massage
- Pathology modifications
- Professional practice
- Sports massage and technique integration
MTB201: Business and Ethics & Student Clinic Internship
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, clinic operations, and marketing strategies
- Client boundaries and client documentation
- Interview skills and resume preparation
- Professional ethics and professional practice
- Recordkeeping
MTB202: Client Assessment and Integration & Student Clinic Internship
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.
- Clinical documentation
- Client scheduling
- Hypertonic muscle work
- Pain relief strategies
- Postural assessment and professional practice
- Stretching techniques and treatment planning
- Visual analysis and trigger point theory
Massage Therapist Career Opportunities
A massage therapy license in Nevada opens employment opportunities across a wide range of settings. From clinics and wellness franchises to resorts and spas, you can build a career that fits how you want to work. Employment for massage therapists is projected to grow 15% from 2025 to 2035, creating strong opportunities for qualified professionals. Career paths available after graduation include the following.
Tuition Information
| Cost Per Term (1-2) | $ 6,750.00 |
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 18 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.
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Massage Therapy Program FAQs
To become a massage therapist in Nevada complete your high school diploma or GED, finish a minimum of 625 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.
