Hawaii Healing Arts College and Massage Professionals incorporates a competency-based training approach which is built on actual career expectations and applications.  We include performance activities as early in the program as possible, and require students to think and perform as professional massage therapists.

We accept a limited number of students per year to ensure that each individual receives the direction they need to become a confident, highly-skilled and effective therapist.

We are a licensed vocational school with the Hawaii Department of Education, we have designed a curriculum that is approved by the American Massage Therapy Association and we are a member of the Council of Schools. Our program is also Nationally Certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

600-HOUR PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM

The 600-hour Professional Massage Therapy Licensing Program at Hawaii Healing Arts College is a certificate program.  Completion of this program will enable graduates to apply for the Hawaii State Massage Therapy Licensing Exam, as well as the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) through the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. Upon completion of specific professional requirements and continued education, graduates are also eligible for the National Certification through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).

ADMISSIONS

Prospective students are asked to call for an appointment time before visiting the administration office or classrooms. Appointments may be made by calling (808) 266-2462 or by EMAIL.

Prospective students will be required to submit a copy of their high school diploma or equivalent.

Once accepted into the program, the prospective student will be required to submit a TB skin clearance test.

INTENSIVE & PART-TIME CLASS SCHEDULES

We offer two different programs with varying schedules to accommodate every prospective student’s needs. Each program has 3 trimesters or levels.

Our INTENSIVE program is approximately 7 months long. Classes start off on Monday - Friday's from 8:30am - 12:30pm.

Our PART-TIME program is approximately 11 months long. Classes are two weekday evenings (Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday) from 6:00pm - 9:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am - 5:00pm. The Saturday class time will adjust as student progresses through the program.

There is a Spring, Summer, and Winter Break throughout the calendar year. Some holidays will be observed.

Application & Registration Fee Deadline: 4 Weeks before First Day of Class

Initial Tuition Payment Deadline: 4 Weeks before First Day of Class

Prospective Students interested in classes post deadline, please contact Admissions Office directly at (808)266-2462

UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULE

CURRICULUM

1st Trimester: Fundamental Massage Therapy

Students will begin to explore their relationship to massage therapy and their own bodies through learning the basics: how to use the massage equipment; body mechanics; how to give a full body massage; hygiene and sanitation; professionalism and confidentiality; and how to articulate the benefits of massage therapy. Students will begin to explore basic anatomy and physiology and learn about the human body and its systems in both health and disease.

2nd Trimester: Advanced Massage Therapy and Special Populations

Students are now confident in their ability to provide a therapeutic relaxation massage, and will enter the Massage Professionals teaching clinic providing massage to the public. Throughout the second and third trimesters, the intern therapist will be exposed to special populations such as athletes, pregnant women, the terminally ill, the elderly, those with traumatic injuries, and physically and mentally challenged individuals. They will be exposed to complementary bodywork systems and study medical terminology, indications and contraindications for massage therapy, range of motion and stretches to teach the client and support their bodywork. Advanced studies in anatomy, physiology, and structural kinesiology will grant the student the opportunity to better understand structure and function related to the body in health and disorder. Students will continue to learn about the different systems of the body in both health and disease and begin to articulate communication necessary for interaction in a client-therapist relationship.

3rd Trimester: Clinical Massage Therapy

Paralleling the clinical internship, this academic session is designed with a focus on the further refinement of palpatory and assessment skills. Emphasis is placed on the development of a massage practice, case studies, interaction with medical professionals, when and how to refer, common medications and possible implications for massage. The advanced science-based curriculum will support this session with information about the physical conditions and variety of pathology a massage therapist may encounter in his or her practice, creating a therapist confident to treat in any therapeutic capacity.