A career as a licensed massage therapist can be very rewarding and offers a unique opportunity to care for clients. Benefits include a flexible work schedule, low stress work environment, and the ability to be your own boss. Opportunities exist in a variety of settings in the health, wellness, and hospitality industries.
Attributes necessary to excel as a massage therapist include kindness, respect for others, high ethical standards, responsibility, self-motivation, and listening skills, which are very important in helping the client feel safe and understood. Class Schedule. We're flexible! We understand that life is busy. If the class schedule doesn't fit your needs, please let us know. We have a part-time option if needed. We also allow students to arrive late or leave early for work commitments or to get children to and from school.
Whether you have a family vacation planned or any other schedule conflict, we can often find a solution. Upcoming Start Dates. Students with Transferrable College Credit. You may be eligible to transfer those credits to Fort Smith Academy of Massage! Many of our students have transferred to hours, significantly lowering their tuition costs. Click here to learn more about our credit transfer policy.
You will be introduced to a variety of massage techniques during your time with us. We will offer training in the following modalities within the scope of practice of massage therapy:.
Fort Smith Academy of Massage offers a Tuition-Free Internship Program, providing an opportunity for students to gain real-world experience, build confidence, and elevate expertise in preparation for a successful career in massage therapy. Please click here to see a list of expenses not included in tuition. Students will attend the hour massage therapy program about four months , followed by a hour internship in the student clinic about 4 months. The entire program can be completed in about 8 months with good attendance.
