Glendale Campus
4425 W Olive Ave #300, Glendale, AZ 85302
Ready to Start Your Massage Therapy Career?
Why Arizona College is Right For You
- No waitlist for enrollment
- Earn Your Massage Therapy Diploma in About 8 Months
- Flexible scheduling with new sessions starting every five weeks
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Massage Therapy Training At Arizona College
Arizona College’s massage therapy program takes 35 weeks to complete, with new class sessions beginning every 5 weeks. Our comprehensive curriculum is taught by experienced faculty. The massage therapy training program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to successfully apply for licensure.
- Financial aid available to those who qualify
- Fast-track admissions process with support every step of the way
- Job search & resume writing support through our career services team
- No GED or High School diploma? We have solutions
- New students will receive an iPad and Bluetooth keyboard included in their tuition, to use throughout school and keep upon graduation
Serving The Phoenix Valley in Glendale
Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of others and want to help enhance people’s health and well-being? Can you envision yourself providing therapeutic touch to others? Have you ever experienced the numerous benefits of a massage? If so, you should consider becoming a massage therapist! Arizona College offers comprehensive massage therapy training at our Glendale campus. Our hands-on massage therapy program, which takes 35 weeks and has flexible class start dates, prepares you with the education and skills required for success in the field.
After graduating, you’ll be eligible to apply for a massage therapy license through your state board, as this is a requirement for practicing as a massage therapist in most states.
Training to Become a Massage Therapist
At Arizona College, we teach a variety of massage modalities and techniques to prepare you to work in many different environments. One of the benefits of a massage therapy career is the flexibility in where and when you work. Many of our students find work at Clinics, Spas, Health Clubs, and Hospitals. As a licensed massage therapist, you can expect to enjoy a fulfilling career that focuses on improving people’s health and well-being.
Student Clinic
Master your craft in our Arizona College Massage Clinic. Client’s are able to choose between Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, and Chair Massage offerings.
Massage Therapy License
After graduating from Arizona College’s Massage Therapy Program, you will be eligible to become a licensed massage therapist in the state of Arizona.
Flexible Lifestyle
Massage Practitioners often times have flexibility in where they work, and can perform services in both commercial and clinical settings.
Benefits of Becoming a Massage Therapist
Because of the nature of the work, massage therapy usually takes place in a relaxed, calm setting. In addition, massage practitioners have flexibility in where they work as they can perform therapeutic services in both commercial and clinical settings. Massage therapists are often able to set up their workspace to meet their own needs, as well as the needs of the client. Some may even opt to be self-employed and open their own businesses.
When you choose to pursue a career in massage therapy, you’ll be entering a field that is both rewarding and in demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates there will be a job growth of 18% for massage therapists between 2023- 2033. With tens of thousands of new jobs expected to become available in the coming years, there is plenty of opportunity for people entering this field.
Within allied health professions, massage therapists have among the most interactions with patients and clients. Another distinctive feature of massage therapy is the variety of specialties that a therapist can choose to focus on in their career, such as sports massage and deep tissue massage.
Accreditations
All Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency.