Course Overview

Lakewood School offers a 720 clock hour, professional massage therapy program that is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA).

Students learn a holistic approach to bodywork that includes relaxation massage, assessment skills and therapeutic applications. Personal growth and self care are part of the educational process.

Students choose from a variety of topics for the elective workshop course and work in a supervised clinic for the practicum portion of the program.

There are a number of settings where massage therapists practice and the job outlook is on the rise. The U.S. Department of Labor’s 2008-2009 Occupational Outlook Handbook predicts up to a 20% job growth in the months and years to come.

720 Hour Curriculum

Anatomy and Physiology - 112 Hours

In this course, we study all the systems of the body, and the common pathologies and deviations that can occur especially as they relate to massage. This class is taught online and students must have access to a computer and the internet.

Kinesiology - 72 Hours

Kinesiology means the study of movement. In this course, we study bones and several muscles, where they're located and how muscles move the body. We learn a variety of ways including palpation, drawing, and moving.

Professional Development - 116 Hours

This course includes interactive classroom experiences where we explore client scenarios and develop communication skills. Topics include professional relationships, scope of practice, and career preparation. Students will create a business plan.. Some of the Business portion of this class is taught in a distance learning format.

Massage Theory and Techniques - 172 Hours

Students begin by learning to perform a relaxation massage for the healthy adult. Therapeutic techniques are then introduced which may provide pain relief and increase range of motion. Students learn to create an individual plan of care for the clients they serve.

Supplemental Program - 80 Hours

These classes include a wellness series where we explore concepts of wellness and holistic health. Also included is Ethics, hydrotherapy, and Pathology. The Ethics Supplemental Class is required for graduation.

Student Clinic - 72 Hours

In Student Clinic, students work with clients from the public with a Lakewood faculty member on site. This supports the transition from school into a career setting. We also go out into the community for outreach clinics. This is a fun way to increase public awareness of the benefits of massage and increase employment opportunities upon graduation.

Workshop Electives - 96 Hours

Workshops provide students with the opportunity to explore a variety of bodywork modalities and techniques that are complimentary to massage and may be incorporated in a massage session. This allows students to develop their coursework in areas of their particular interest.

Academic Year

The Academic Year for the school is described as a 720 hour, 10 month program.

Tuition

 The tuition for our 720 clock hour therapeutic massage training program is $9875.00. This includes all the courses listed in the course descriptions section with  six elective workshops.

 Massage Table Included

 Students will receive a massage table package included with the tuition. Students must be in good standing with tuition and Satisfactory Academic Policy at   the end of 10 weeks to receive their table.

 Textbooks and Lab Fee

 The Textbook and Lab Fees are $400.00 - $425.00. The Lab Fee portion is $66.14.

 The following textbooks are required for our program as well as three required course packets that are $12.50 each.  

Human Body in Health & Disease      ISBN 978-0-232-05492-8               $69.95

Introduction to Massage Therapy        ISBN 978-0-7817-7374-4               $69.95

Trail Guide to the Body                      ISBN 978-0-9658534-5-3               $58.95

Business Mastery                             ISBN 978-0-9621265-7-4               $28.95

 On time Completion Rate

The on time completion rate for the award year 2009-2010 for Lakewood School is 95%.

 Placement Rate

 The placement rate for the 2010 graduates of Lakewood School is 93.3%

 There are a number of other statistics regarding Lakewood School available at www.CollegeNavigator.gov

 Consumer Information

 For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information please visit  consumer information.

Career Information

The Massage Therapy Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) is 51.3501. This link provides a variety of consumer information for those considering a Massage Therapy Career.