Focus NJ's Workforce Development Initiatives & Opportunities

• Camden County

Massage Therapy

Credentials: Massage and Bodywork Therapist License

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

Students are nurtured as they develop a solid foundation in a variety of massage styles and techniques including Swedish, Sports, Therapeutic and Shiatsu, as well as administrative aspects of working a variety of environments and working independently. This program provides the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be prepared for entry-level employment opportunities, both administrative and clinical, in Massage Therapy and related fields. Along with additional requirements, this level of education enables graduates to apply for a state license.

• Passaic County

Massage Therapy

Credentials: Massage and Bodywork Therapist License

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

Students are nurtured as they develop a solid foundation in a variety of massage styles and techniques including Swedish, Sports, Therapeutic and Shiatsu, as well as administrative aspects of working a variety of environments and working independently. This program provides the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be prepared for entry-level employment opportunities, both administrative and clinical, in Massage Therapy and related fields. Along with additional requirements, this level of education enables graduates to apply for a state license.

• Ocean County

Massage Therapy

Credentials: Massage and Bodywork Therapist License

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

Students are nurtured as they develop a solid foundation in a variety of massage styles and techniques including Swedish, Sports, Therapeutic and Shiatsu, as well as administrative aspects of working a variety of environments and working independently. This program provides the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be prepared for entry-level employment opportunities, both administrative and clinical, in Massage Therapy and related fields. Along with additional requirements, this level of education enables graduates to apply for a state license.

• Mercer County

Massage Therapy

Credentials: Massage and Bodywork Therapist License

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

Students are nurtured as they develop a solid foundation in a variety of massage styles and techniques including Swedish, Sports, Therapeutic and Shiatsu, as well as administrative aspects of working a variety of environments and working independently. This program provides the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be prepared for entry-level employment opportunities, both administrative and clinical, in Massage Therapy and related fields. Along with additional requirements, this level of education enables graduates to apply for a state license.

• Morris County

Massage Therapy

Credentials: Massage and Bodywork Therapist License

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

The Massage Therapy program at Ace Healthcare Training Institute offers comprehensive training in various massage techniques to promote relaxation, healing, and overall well-being. Students learn a range of modalities, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and sports massage, with a focus on anatomy, physiology, and client communication. Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on practice, students develop the skills necessary to assess client needs, apply therapeutic techniques, and maintain a professional practice. Graduates are prepared to take licensing exams and pursue careers in spas, clinics, wellness centers, and private practices, where they can make a positive impact on clients' health and quality of life.

• Hunterdon County

Massage Therapy

Credentials: Massage and Bodywork Therapist License

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

The Massage Therapy program at Ace Healthcare Training Institute offers comprehensive training in various massage techniques to promote relaxation, healing, and overall well-being. Students learn a range of modalities, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and sports massage, with a focus on anatomy, physiology, and client communication. Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on practice, students develop the skills necessary to assess client needs, apply therapeutic techniques, and maintain a professional practice. Graduates are prepared to take licensing exams and pursue careers in spas, clinics, wellness centers, and private practices, where they can make a positive impact on clients' health and quality of life.

• Essex County

Massage Therapy & Body Work

Credentials: Massage and Bodywork Therapist License

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

This Massage Therapy course prepares the student to be a proficient massage therapist. In this course, the student will learn to deliver a professional full-body massage (based on the principles of Swedish/Oriental Massage), including deep tissue work. Each student will be taught the basic massage techniques, with particular emphasis placed on proper posture to prevent self-injury. The student also learns basic anatomy and physiology, professional ethics, hygiene, and about the mechanism, as well as the many benefits of massages therapy. Each student will also be educated on the contraindications to massage (i.e., when not to perform massage). At the end of this course, a certificate is awarded, enabling the graduate to become licensed /certified by State of New Jersey and practice either privately or at an establishment offering massage therapy services.

• Ocean County

Massage Certification Program

Credentials: Massage and Bodywork Therapist License

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

NJSOM offers a 600-hour massage certification program including individual clinical and community service hours. Full-time and part-time, as well as daytime and evening, programs are available.

• Somerset County

Massage Therapy Program

Credentials: Massage and Bodywork Therapist License

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

Center For The Healing Arts relies on its unique blends of the arts and the sciences to formulate its curriculum. The program aims to reach the balance between eastern and western thoughts behind holistic wellness. Students are prepared to sit for the MBLEx – Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination

• Hudson County

Professional Massage Therapy Program

Credentials: Massage and Bodywork Therapist License

• Workforce Training - Healthcare

• Somerset County

Professional Massage Therapy Program

Credentials: Massage and Bodywork Therapist License

• Workforce Training - Healthcare