Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts prepares students for a career in massage therapy in hospitals and wellness centers, nursing homes, health clubs and fitness centers, cruise ships, and spas or resorts. The program focuses on providing relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Program courses include: Western (Swedish) massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology, safety, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA)

65 East Wacker Place, 21st fl, Chicago, IL

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is a private institution, which offers a rewarding education for its students in Tempe and surrounding areas. Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

• Personal and Culinary Services
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Theology and Religious Vocations

Over a thousand students have attended and completed their education in the last few years with a graduation rate of around 62%. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts has listed at least twenty different programs available. Below is a list of the more popular programs being offered:

• Esthetician
• Massage Therapy
• Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
• Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education

To help students and alumni succeed, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts may provide some services to students including:

• Online classes
• Night and weekend classes available
• Counseling assistance
• Employment search assistance

This school has been accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training since 2007. To read more and get consumer disclosures, please visit swiha.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SWIHA has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Massage Therapists

Description

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, massage therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 21.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $36570
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $25480
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $44820

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).