Spring Classes Begin Tuesday, January 26th
Our Hybrid Professional Massage Therapist program includes a combination of both online classes with in person classes starting February 16, 2027.
Education for Bodyworkers
Therapeutic Connections School of Massage provides exceptional, career-focused massage therapy education in Spokane, Washington, for students seeking a rewarding, flexible, and meaningful career. Our innovative hybrid learning program combines in-depth anatomy education, advanced palpation skills, and hands-on clinical training. From the moment students begin their educational journey, they receive personalized guidance and support to build confidence, develop their skills, and succeed throughout training.
With a strong emphasis on therapeutic applications, body mechanics, professional development, and business education, our curriculum is intentionally designed around industry standards and the skills clients value most. We prepare graduates not only to enter the massage therapy profession, but to build successful, sustainable careers doing work they love.
Grounded in knowledge.
Inspired by connection.
Prepared for a career with purpose.
What Makes Our School Different
Established in 2007, grounded in real-world experience
Graduates actively working and building successful careers
MBLEX preparation with guided support and proven tools
Strong hands-on foundations that build confidence through practice
Exposure to multiple modalities to help you discover your path
Training that supports both soft skills, clinical skills, and career development
A supportive, community-focused learning environment
"Therapeutic Connections has a great program that prepares students to excel in massage therapy. The Massage Therapists we have hired are well trained and ready to see our clients.We appreciate the partnership we have with the school and students. Being able to work with the students while they are still in school lets us build relationships that help the students see if they like our culture and environment. Regardless of where students decide to work after school, Therapeutic Connections really prepares them for a successful career in massage therapy."
~ Steve Sparks, Owner, Elements Massage South Hill and Wandermere
"You are an amazing person Rebecca. I am blessed with the powerful and amazing teachers at Therapeutic Connections. I am awed and humbled and so incredibly grateful to have you in my life! Thank you for everything, and for being the amazing soul that you are."
~ Candy T.
"It's not every day you get to slap, hack, and pummel your teacher and classmates. Massage school rocks!"
~ Alicia K.
"Thank you so much for being such an incredible teacher. You have given me such amazing tools. I feel so much more confident as a therapist, body worker, and compassionate person. You have taught me invaluable lessons. Thank you for everything."
~ Sabrina W.
"I wanted you to know I'm SO enjoying your program. Your class is something I genuinely look forward to each week. I love the curriculum and the atmosphere. Getting to know you and the other girls has been so fun. Meeting other women that are going through a similar life transition, has been very comforting to me. At this point in my life, I feel like this is just what I needed. I just want to say, thank you!"
~ Loni J.
"Therapeutic Connections was the window of opportunity I had been searching for and I jumped in with both feet and haven’t looked back. The small class size made for a more intimate learning environment and allowed for individual, personal attention that I felt was so important in learning massage. The knowledge and the hands-on experience I obtained has been invaluable to me. I feel that I have more confidence and that my skills as a therapist are much more fine-tuned than they could have ever been in a larger, less personal classroom environment. Rebecca’s knowledge, expertise, excitement and her immense love of massage really shine through in her teaching style. She has created a warm, fun, inviting and stimulating classroom environment. I am so proud to be a part of this program and I look forward to using my experience and skills."
~ Sara