Whether your goal is to practice relaxing massage therapy or to work closely in a wellness or rehabilitative setting, you will graduate from this massage school fully prepared to contribute to the health of your clients. Our 600 hour program includes over 320 hours of education in the science of therapeutic bodywork and over 200 hours of classroom, lab, and clinical courses. Overall, this 600-hour program will prepare you to contribute to the health of any client through direct intervention, knowledgeable referral or wellness advocacy.
Massage Therapy Program
First offered in January 2007, the 600-hour Massage Therapy Program provides students with the opportunity to learn and practice a variety of popular massage techniques including somatic reflex therapy, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy and medical massage. The program includes over 320 hours of education in the science of therapeutic bodywork and over 200 hours of classroom, lab and clinical courses.
Medical Massage Advanced Training Program
In order to meet the demands of the growing massage and healthcare industries, the school will offer a 300-hour advanced training course beginning in September 2009. This unique program is available to licensed massage therapists with the purpose of preparing them for specialized work in a healthcare facility. For more information about this program please visit the Medical Massage web page.
Located in Dallas off of I-35, our facility has the benefits of being near a large city without the hassles of one. The newly-renovated massage school also features contemporary equipment and a pristine environment to learn and network with others in the healthcare profession. Students of the school of massage therapy will not only interact with peers of the same school, but also with students and alumni of chiropractic. The massage program offers one of the only 600-hour programs in Dallas and financial assistance is available for those that qualify to assist students in managing both their financial and professional goals.
Parker College gives every student a unique experience. Outside of the classroom, recreational facilities welcome the Parker family to have fun and be active on campus. The student activities center contains equipment and a gymnasium for students as well as exercise classes for all levels, while lounges and a world-class library provide a quiet place to study, relax and expand the mind. Parker College offers college life as it is meant to be lived – actively.
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