Dr. David Iadeluca, D.C. - Owner & Chiropractor
Iadeluca Chiropractic Center
We look to Great Lakes to provide us with skilled Massage Therapy graduates.
Massage Therapist
10 Months - Diploma
Program Overview
The Massage Therapist program offers a well-rounded curriculum that blends knowledge of therapeutic massage with the knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. The program focuses on practical experience offered in a fully equipped clinical setting and introduces a variety of specialized modalities, including Swedish massage, sports massage, shiatsu, neuromuscular techniques, and massage for special needs populations. The program also includes the business skills necessary for the student to enter the field as an independent practitioner. The program is designed for the student with little or no prior experience.
Course Outline
- Career Success Strategies
- Introduction to Massage Therapy
- Medical Terminology Essentials
- Anatomy & Physiology I
- Ethics for Massage Therapy
- Swedish Massage I
- Anatomy & Physiology II
- Myology I
- Pathology for Massage Therapists
- Swedish Massage II
- Massage Modalities
- Sports Massage
- Kinesiology
- Myology II
- Nutrition and Safety
- Neurologic Techniques in Massage Therapy
- Massage Therapy Clinic I
- Massage Therapy Clinic II
- Modalities for Special Needs Clients
- Shiatsu
- Massage Business Practices/Career Dev.
- Massage Therapy Certification Review
- Massage Therapy Clinic III
- Massage Therapy Clinic IV
Certification Opportunities
The Massage Therapist program is designed to prepare the student for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). Passing this exam is part of the requirements for licensure and employment in Pennsylvania. Applicants to the Massage Therapist program who wish to relocate are encouraged to research out-of-state licensure requirements prior to enrolling. Students who wish to apply for licensure in New York and other states may require additional coursework.
Massage Therapist Job Placement Sites
Below is a list of employers who recently hired graduates of the Massage Therapist Program
- Peek n’ Peak, Clymer NY
- Bella Salon and Day Spa, North East PA
- Professional Massage Therapy of Erie, Erie PA
- Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport PA
- A New Day Massage and Yoga Studio, Warren PA
- Independent Contractor, Kane PA
- Coventina Day Spa, Waterford PA
- Nash Chiropractic Healthcare, Erie PA
- Massage Envy, Erie PA
Virtual Tour Video
Testimonials
Tanya Norris - Business Manager
Massage Envy Erie
The Great Lakes grads we’ve hired come to us well trained, enthusiastic, and ready to hit the ground running. We will definitely look to Great Lakes for employees in the future.
Rhoda McIntire - Massage Therapist
Professional Massage Therapy and Reflexology
Great Lakes gave me a start in massage therapy, but it's not the means to an end. If you put your mind to it, you can do it!
Juan Barios - Owner & Massage Therapist
Myosage
Upon graduation, Great Lakes students possess the necessary tools to be true professionals in their field.
Jennifer Raines - Owner & Massage Therapist
Steele Therapeutic Massage
The faculty was always available to me and made the experience of driving to school from New York worthwhile and fun. The student clinic really gets you ready for the massage world.
Jake Seely - Massage Therapist
Massage Envy Erie
Great Lakes not only gave me the knowledge I needed to help people, but they also gave me the skills to make me as effective as possible. Between the student clinic, facilities, and teaching staff, GLIT sets every graduate up for success and immediate employment. The job placement department even helps you refine your interview skills.
Brad Prince - Owner & Massage Therapist
Professional Massage Therapy and Reflexology
Great Lakes is a great place to start your career as a massage therapist. I did!
Ready to Start
Your Education?
Your Education?
