Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at Spa Tech Institute – Westbrook 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 Maine colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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Spa Tech Institute – Westbrook

Also known as Saint Joseph's College

278 Whites Bridge Rd, Standish, ME

Spa Tech Institute - Westbrook operates as a less than 2-year private institution dedicated to providing a sound education for students in Westbrook and surrounding areas. Over 200 students have completed their schooling in the last few years with a graduation rate of about 89%. Spa Tech Institute in Westbrook offers several programs to choose from. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Cosmetology
• Nail Technician
• Trade and Industrial Teacher Education

To help support students, Spa Tech Institute - Westbrook may offer some services to students like:

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

This school has been accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences since 1979. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see classes offered, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Joseph's College offers a less than one year certificate program in massage therapy.

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

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