Massage Therapy Program

This program teaches competency in seven bodywork modalities: classic Western massage, cross-tissue massage, trigger-point massage, energy balancing, acupressure, on-site chair massage and sports & remedial massage. It provides a practical knowledge base in the health sciences.

This is CCMT's core program and offers flexibility in scheduling. The generalized focus of this program provides a well-rounded education in massage therapy.

Full-Time Massage Therapy Program*

This program teaches competency in five bodywork modalities: classic Western massage, cross-tissue massage, trigger-point massage, on-site chair massage and sports & remedial massage. It provides a practical knowledge base in the health sciences.

This program is designed for those students who want to complete their massage education as quickly as possible and are able to devote themselves to full time study.

*Available at the Newington and Groton campuses only.

Clinical Massage Therapy Program*

This program is designed for students intending to practice massage with a musculoskeletal rehabilitative orientation.

Students study neuromuscular and myofascial techniques and gain an extensive knowledge base in the health sciences with particular emphasis on kinesiology.

In addition, the program provides extensive training in Eastern theory, techniques and assessment to complement students’ classic Western training.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the New York State massage therapy licensure exam.

*Available at the Westport campus only.

Spa Massage Therapy Program*

This program is designed for students who want to be highly trained in both massage and spa modalities, including:

• Aromatherapy
• Facial Rejuvenation
• Basic Reflexology
• Hydrotherapy
• Heated Stone
• Drybrush
• Salt Glow
• Thalassotherapy
• Body Wraps

This dual training prepares the graduate for a broad spectrum of employment opportunities.

*Available at the Groton campus only.