Essex County

Massage Therapy & Body Work

Provided by American Institute of Professional Studies

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.

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 795 hours; 40 weeks
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Workforce Training

Occupation Details - Massage Therapists

  • Median Salary: $55,310
  • Median Hourly Pay: $26.59
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 147,100
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 18%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 26,000
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - American Institute of Professional Studies

The American Institute of Professional Studies provides education and training focused on career success in the fields of healthcare, business, and technology.

Contact Information
  • 862-240-1284
  • 24 Commerce St Suite 302, Newark, NJ 07102
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