Massage Therapy

Downey Adult School presents a 600 hour massage therapy program designed to teach students through and in-depth 25/32 week program.

Upon completion, students will have learned the necessary skills to work and succeed in an ever changing field, with possible career opportunities in chiropractic offices, spas, hospital, physical/ sports therapy offices, health and wellness clinics, cruise ships , and self-employed private practices.

Are you a problem solver?
Do you like working flexible hours?
Do you enjoy helping people?
Are you “hands on”?

This career may be for you!

District Administrative Staff

Pregnancy Massage
Infant/Elderly Massage
Swedish Massage
Advance Circulatory Massage
Myofascial Release
Stretching/ Resisted Stretching (PNF)
Deep Tissue Massage
Sports Massage
Acupressure
Total Hours 600

Possible Job Opportunities

Chiropractic offices
Spas
Hospitals
Physical/ Sports therapy offices
Health and wellness clinics
Cruise ships
Self-employed private practices.

Day and Evening Classes Available.

Certifications available

Attendance and/or graduation from a California Massage Therapy Council approved school does not guarantee certification by CAMTC. Applicants for certification shall meet all requirements as listed in California Business and Professions Code section 4600 et. Seq.

A student or any member of the public with questions that have not been satisfactorily answered by the school or who would like to file a complaint about the school may contact the California Massage Therapy Council at:

One Capitol Mall, Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95814
www.camtc.org

Phone: (916) 669-5336
Fax: 916-669-5337
CAMTC Approval code: #SCH0030

Cost for program: $4,499

The above cost is an estimate. Your costs may vary. Additional fees may apply. Program cost does not include books, industry certification test fees, and administration fees. Some fees are paid directly to an outside vendor.

Median Wage: $19.17

Employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 23 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. Continued growth in the demand for massage services will lead to new openings for massage therapists.