Next class starting January 2023 — full-time day program. See below for details.
Massage Therapy Program
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Massage Therapists work directly with people, enhancing wellbeing through skilled
compassionate touch. Combining specific understanding of the role of relaxation in
wellness and integrating specific knowledge of anatomy and physiology, massage therapists
provide a supportive environment for clients of all ages.
People are attracted to the massage therapy profession for the individual client-care
focus, flexible scheduling with part-time opportunities, and the potential for self-growth
and life long learning.
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Overview
The Massage Therapy Certificate program prepares students to become Massachusetts
state licensed Massage Therapists with the skills and knowledge to provide effective
relaxation and wellness massage.
Students develop the professional communication and behavior; the proficient draping
skills to promote client modesty; and the skilled and compassionate touch expected
of entry-level massage therapists. In addition, students apply the knowledge of anatomy,
physiology, and pathology to provide safe and effective client-centered massage therapy
sessions.
Graduates are prepared to enter various settings such as spa, franchise clinics, fitness
centers, medical/wellness offices, and on-site for workplaces and client's homes.
Find the Massage Therapy Matriculation form on the Catalog page under Admissions Requirements.
Reduced Tuition Opportunities
Campus to Career Workforce Training. Grant funded with with stipends for no and low
cost leearning.
Contact Community Education and Workforce Development for more information at 413-236-2122 or workforce@berkshirecc.edu
Learn More
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Employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 32% from 2020 – 2030, much faster
than average for all occupations. Massachusetts is one of the top five paying states
for massage therapists with the mean wage of $69,790 per year (U.S. Department of
Labor — Bureau of Labor Statistics).
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- Licensed Massage Therapist
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- Miraval Resort
- Kripalu
- Canyon Ranch
- Elle Day Spa
- Lotus Day Spa
- Blantyre
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- About half of massage therapists work part-time
- Self-employed workers 35%
- Personal care services 33%
- Offices of all other health practitioners 11%
- Offices of chiropractors 8%
- Accommodation (travel to client homes) 6%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor — Bureau of Labor Statistics
Massage Therapy Block Schedule
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- MBW 110 Therapeutic Massage
- AHS 131 Anatomy of Human Movement System
- BIO 150 Introduction to the Human Body
- AHS 101 Introduction to Complementary and Integrative Health
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- MBW 128 Therapeutic Massage Practicum I
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- AHS 115 Fundamentals of Human Disease
- AHS 162 Form and Function of the Human Body
- MBW 120 Therapeutic Massage II
- MBW 129 Therapeutic Massage Practicum II
- MBW 131 Therapeutic Massage Seminar
Everyone involved in the BCC massage therapy program is so experienced, knowledgeable
and helpful. You learn something new every day. Not just about massage therapy but
about yourself. I left the program feeling completely prepared to start my new profession.
It gave me more confidence as an individual and I look forward going into work now.
Every day is exciting.
Ned Torrico, Class 2019
